Before you hire: Electrical
Ask each provider to quote the same scope so you can compare the services, fees and exclusions.
- List the appliances or circuits involved.
- Ask whether the existing service has sufficient capacity.
- Clarify permit and inspection responsibilities.
- Confirm whether wall repair and painting are included.
Questions worth asking
- Will this require new circuits or a service upgrade?
- How long will power be interrupted?
- Who coordinates any utility work?
What belongs in the written scope?
Equipment and circuit details, wiring routes, protection requirements, panel labeling, permits and surface restoration.
A local detail to check
Older homes and newer infill projects often need different approaches. Ask how a contractor will handle existing materials, access, and any work hidden behind walls. Confirm which permit office has jurisdiction before work begins.
Use the Tennessee license verification service and the state’s contractor consumer resources as starting points. Confirm project requirements with the appropriate local office.