Electrical Contractor FAQ
Encore Electric is an electrical contractor based in Lakewood, Colorado that provides commercial preconstruction, estimating, electrical construction, electrical service, and technology integration services. Encore Electric has experience in healthcare, data centers, education, and other commercial markets in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah.
Do you have questions about what electrical contractors do, or how to get started? Read this FAQ!
Q. What is an electrical contractor?
A. An electric contractor is a licensed professional or business that performs electrical work for buildings; houses, offices, hospitals – you name it.
Q. What kind of work does an electrical contractor do?
A. An electrical contractor designs, installs, and repairs electrical wiring, panels, outlets, lighting systems, and other electrical infrastructure in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Electrical contractors provide teams of licensed electricians who ensure safe and reliable electrical installation that is up to code, energy efficient, and equipped to meet a facility’s electrical needs.
Q. How do I hire an electrical contractor?
A. That depends on who you are and what you need. If you’re a business or a building owner who needs service on your existing building, start by contacting that electrical contractor directly. If you’ve got a construction project, sometimes the best route is to work with a general contractor who may hire an electrical contractor to do the electrical portion of your work. If you want to hire us, fill out this form: Contact Us – Encore Electric
Q. How do electrical contractors work?
A. Electrical contractors provide estimates, preconstruction planning, and electrical construction and repair services for new and existing buildings.
Q. What are commercial electricians?
A. Commercial electricians install and repair electrical systems in schools, hospitals, data centers, and large buildings.
Q. What is the difference between commercial, residential, and industrial electrical contractors?
A. The differences between these electrical contractors are based on the types of buildings and facilities they work on.
- Commercial electrical contractors provide electrical construction and service for business, public, or institutional facilities.
- Residential electrical contractors provide electrical services for residential buildings like single family homes and townhomes.
- Industrial electrical contractors provide electrical construction and service for manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution facilities.
Q. What types of facilities do electrical contractors work in?
A. Commercial electrical contractors work in facilities like hospitals, data centers, schools, and other commercial buildings.
Q. What is the difference between an electrician and an electrical contractor?
A. Electrical contractors manage:
- Electrical construction projects
- Teams of electricians
Electricians are individual, licensed electrical professionals.
Q. How do I become an electrician?
A. Register for an electrical apprenticeship through Encore Electric to begin a four-year, paid apprenticeship program.
