JasonS
16th July 2008, 12:25 AM
Hi all,
We're looking at getting a DVS type system installed and of course this means some electrical work needs to be done. My question is, are Kiwi electricians, outside of those that are ECANZ Master Electricians, typically bonded and insured?
The reseller/installer of the product we're interested in getting isn't familiar with the term "bonded" and didn't seem to understand why his insurance would affect anything. So now I'm starting to wonder if we're getting into this with someone that doesn't know the business that well, if it's just a case of things being done differently here, or merely called something else.
A good definition of a bonded electrician I found on the net is:
"An electrician that is bonded has paid for a guarantee of his obligations in a timely and reasonable manner. It is like having an insurance policy that the electrician starts and completes all jobs he takes on with satisfactory results. If the electrician does not adhere to this standard and you are dissatisfied, the bonding company compensates you."
An insured electrician carries an insurance policy in case they do something to damage or destroy your home, and their insurance would cover the damage.
Can any NZ electricians out there enlighten me? :)
Thanks
Jason
We're looking at getting a DVS type system installed and of course this means some electrical work needs to be done. My question is, are Kiwi electricians, outside of those that are ECANZ Master Electricians, typically bonded and insured?
The reseller/installer of the product we're interested in getting isn't familiar with the term "bonded" and didn't seem to understand why his insurance would affect anything. So now I'm starting to wonder if we're getting into this with someone that doesn't know the business that well, if it's just a case of things being done differently here, or merely called something else.
A good definition of a bonded electrician I found on the net is:
"An electrician that is bonded has paid for a guarantee of his obligations in a timely and reasonable manner. It is like having an insurance policy that the electrician starts and completes all jobs he takes on with satisfactory results. If the electrician does not adhere to this standard and you are dissatisfied, the bonding company compensates you."
An insured electrician carries an insurance policy in case they do something to damage or destroy your home, and their insurance would cover the damage.
Can any NZ electricians out there enlighten me? :)
Thanks
Jason