Finding an electrician

[HLSheppard]

Do any of you fine folks have a suggestion for finding an electrician that will give me the TIME OF DAY for a smaller job?

I'm trying to get a professional to wire me up a 30/240 hookup for a BrewBoss setup and literally nobody bothers to keep their estimate appointments!

I realize that smaller jobs are not a priority - but where does that leave me? My money is still green and I'm simply not comfortable doing the work myself.

Thoughts?

I've been looking for just over 2 months now... I have asked for referrals from other contractor friends with the exact same response: "They're really busy. You'll need to give them a few weeks/months/etc."

 

[broadbill]

Ask your homeowner friends instead? The electricians your contractor friends deal with are probably looking to fry bigger fish than what you have. A electrician who gets referred around by the homeowner probably is more likely to take that size job. Just a thought.

 

[jready]

Do any of you fine folks have a suggestion for finding an electrician that will give me the TIME OF DAY for a smaller job?



I'm trying to get a professional to wire me up a 30/240 hookup for a BrewBoss setup and literally nobody bothers to keep their estimate appointments!



I realize that smaller jobs are not a priority - but where does that leave me? My money is still green and I'm simply not comfortable doing the work myself.



Thoughts?



I've been looking for just over 2 months now... I have asked for referrals from other contractor friends with the exact same response: "They're really busy. You'll need to give them a few weeks/months/etc."

I had the same issue. My wife posted something on Facebook for me and I had someone out that afternoon. First time in recorded history Facebook proved to be useful to me.

 

[1MadScientist]

I called Home Advisor once, for my hookup, but decided to do it myself.

 

[HLSheppard]

I called Home Advisor once, for my hookup, but decided to do it myself.

Man - I only wish that I had that skill set!

 

[singybrue]

How about posting on Craigslist?
Someone might be looking for a little sidework for some cash and beer

 

[HLSheppard]

How about posting on Craigslist?
Someone might be looking for a little sidework for some cash and beer

Great idea! I've done lots of looking on Craigslist but haven't posted. Thanks!

 

[zwiller]

30A? Roll of 10 wire, 240 breaker, receptacle, and some staples... Not rocket science. Try some handyman type guys and/or call some suppliers/City Electric (I googled) and ask if they know of someone doing wiring "on the side".

 

[TorMag]

Great idea! I've done lots of looking on Craigslist but haven't posted. Thanks!

+1 on this. I've done this several times when I need a mobile mechanic to come out and do something on the car.

 

[Murphys_Law]

How about posting on Craigslist?
Someone might be looking for a little sidework for some cash and beer

Make sure to give him the beer AFTER the job!

 

[HLSheppard]

Craigslist post worked like a charm! Thanks guys!!

 

[HLSheppard]

My outlets and circuits for my BrewBoss are in place!!! Now, to finish the ductwork and plumbing...