DIYers, Stop Carrying Out Electrical Work and Call in a Professional

gazza — Thu, 24 May 2018 09:02:48 +0000

gazza Thu, 24/05/2018

NICEIC and ELECSA have today (May 24) launched a new national consumer campaign to promote the use of registered electricians. Entitled ‘Ban the Bravado’, the campaign will look at some of the dangerous DIY electrical jobs people will take on around the home. Former footballer and TV star Dion Dublin will front the campaign which coincides with the May Bank Holiday weekend – when traditionally more DIY jobs are carried out around the home.

Research carried out by NICEIC and ELECSA shows that men are particularly more prone to taking on this type of work, with around 61% saying they would have a go, despite having no prior experience – compared to just 8% of women. This blokes’ bravado attitude is also reflected in further research which shows that 89% admit they won’t ask others for help and 58% stating they can do everything themselves. Just over a third (36%) believe men should be self-sufficient and not need to call on others.

Paul Collins, Communications Manager at NICEIC and ELECSA commented: “Male machismo often means men will try to tackle most things around the home to save face.

“However, this can often lead to a DIY disaster whereby they not only put their own safety at risk but that of their family or loved ones too.

“It is perhaps even more common these days as people have simple access to how to guides or DIY videos on the internet.

“We want to put an end to the bravado and get men to admit there are times when it’s only right to call on the help of a professional.”

Former Aston Villa and England star Dublin will be fronting the campaign on a series of radio interviews. He will be using his experience as a footballer to talk about macho attitudes. He will also use his own experiences as a property developer and presenter on TV show Homes under the Hammer to discuss what work should be carried out by registered tradespeople.

He will be joined by NICEIC and ELECSA’s technical expert Darren Staniforth. A webpage has been set up at www.niceic.com/banthebravado to support the campaign. Visitors to the page will be able to find three short video clips looking at what people search for when it comes to carrying out electrical work in the home.

Contractors are encouraged to share the films to show their support for the campaign. Additional material on the webpage also includes a case study of NICEIC registered contractor Kevin Tallis who was called out to fix a job that went wrong. Along with a gallery of images sent in by contractors of bodge jobs they have come across in their day to day work.

“The message has to be clear – while it is all well and good giving something a lick of paint there are certain jobs left well alone. If in doubt, call out a registered tradesperson. It could save you a lot in the long-run,” added Paul.

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5 Ways for a Professional Electrician To Make A Great First Impression

gazza — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:00:00 +0000

5 Ways for a Professional Electrician To Make A Great First Impression

gazza Wed, 17/07/2013

So you're waiting for the phone to ring, or an email to pop up. How can you make a great first impression and bag the job? Well remember these 5 Electricians tips and you'll soon be winning more work than you can shake a stick at.
Have a good internet presence.
This is an impression you can make before you even meet potential customers. A lot of people look up their tradespeople online nowadays and it gives reassurance that they can find you.
This doesn't mean that you have to splash out on a fancy website; there are plenty of free directories on which you can get put up, or slightly more well known directories which will cost a little. Set yourself up on Facebook, and get your previous customers posting their reviews on there, and also put up work that you've done. And best of all, it's absolutely free!
Business cards
Again, it doesn't have to be expensive, but they're small and easy to carry round and whip out any time you meet a potential customer.
Time
Now this is what all electricians are lacking in, but it can really make a big impression on your customers. Get back to them before your competitors do, and always ensure to return an emails or calls as soon as possible, and they will be impressed!
Professional looking electricians' paperwork
If you're handing out estimates or quotes for a job, this will go down very well. You look and feel professional, as well as giving the impression of being much more trustworthy, and are far more likely to be chosen to do the job!
Being honest and open
A lot of customers won't fully understand what it is that you need to do, or are quoting them for. So try to be as clear as possible, and if you take the time to explain every aspect, the potential customer will thank you for it.
Just follow these few simple tip to make a good first impression on any new or potential customer, and you'll be winning work left, right and centre!
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