Electrical Repair

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Hiring a commercial electrical contractor for new buildings, retrofit projects, and existing facility upgrades and maintenance will pay dividends to property owners seeking to get their projects done right, on time and on budget

DENVER, CO – Commercial and industrial property owners generally employ a maintenance supervisor to handle the routine repairs and fixes in office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities, but when it comes to major repairs, upgrades and installations it is best to hire an experienced contractor with the specific expertise in the task at hand.

Nowhere is this more true than in a commercial property’s electrical system, as wiring, lighting and power needs of such facilities are subject to rigorous local codes and specifications, and only a licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractor can ensure the accuracy and speed necessary to keep business operations in the buildings running smoothly. Plus, an experienced commercial electrical contractor is specifically trained to keep utility costs in check, helping commercial property owners manage their power expenses in the most efficient manner possible.

The wiring, lighting and power usage in a commercial property is always unique to the situation at hand. Factors like the number of people working in the facility, the hours of operation, the types of businesses and their individual power usage, the number of visitors (like customers in retail), and special considerations for industrial machinery all come into play.

There are actually three specific instances where it pays dividends to call in a professional commercial electrical contractor.

First is on a design-build project, one that is the construction of a new facility from the ground up. Experienced commercial electrical contractors have broad experience working with architects and architectural plans and can assist with expertise in the overall design of the buildings’ electrical systems. This can include LEED certified buildings, as many electrical contractors have experience in meeting the often stringent demands of energy efficient buildings, with attention to detail on such issues as solar applications and LEED qualifying interior and outdoor light systems.

Another application for calling in a commercial electrical contractor is for a redesign or retrofit building project where often outdated existing electrical systems are completely overhauled to meet current codes and the new purposes for the building. Once again, working with architects and interior designers, an experience electrical contractor is fully versed in having retrofit properties meet the demand of the new uses.

And finally, electrical repairs, upgrades and maintenance on existing facilities in use by occupant businesses will ensure that the property meets the electrical demands of the tenants while at the same time keeping in mind that downtime for any business is a costly expense for the tenants and building owner alike.

Here’s a handy checklist of things to look for in a commercial industrial electrical contractor:

• Expertise. Make sure, through due diligence, that the contractor and each of its electricians have expertise in the type of project under consideration. For instance, if the building is a retail center, has this contractor done the same kind of work successfully on a similar, and similarly sized project? Any reputable commercial contractor will have references; check them.
• Licensure. Make sure the electrical contractor under consideration is fully licensed in the jurisdiction where the work is to be performed, and also check if any complaints have been filed against the contract5or and, if so, how they were resolved.
• Certification. There are a variety of certifications available to commercial electrical contractors, including those from trade associations and PSHA (The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration).  These certifications insure that the contractor and its licensed personnel have complete all the necessary continuing education to stay current in their field and the ensure workplace safety.
• Insurance and bonding. This is a very important step to protect against any mishaps or injuries on the job site. Ask for information about the policies and bonds in question to make certain they include the proper level of financial protection and building-owner indemnification. It’s a good idea to have an attorney check the policies to ensure they are up-to-date, cover the company and the individuals involved in the project and provide the proper coverage and protection.
• Outside sources. Vet the potential commercial electrical contractor with the local Better Business Bureau to check standing, complaints and resolutions. Also, many states and local government jurisdictions have boards and commissions that also collect and disseminate such information.

Commercial electrical work, from the complex to the very minor, is exacting and involves a whole host of business considerations. Getting the job done right, on time and on budget are essential to the property owner and the tenants of the facility. Commercial electrical contractors with the requisite experience are highly trained to deliver just what is needed and hiring the right one will pay dividends to commercial/industrial property owners for years to come.

In Denver and throughout Colorado, Allstar Electrical Services have been providing expert commercial/industrial electrical contracting to new and retrofit properties, as well as providing upgrades and maintenance services for commercial properties for over a decade. The company has worked with property owners, individual tenants, developers, architects, insurance companies and designers on everything from complete design-build projects, to such services as machine hookups, security systems, computer circuits, and much more. For complete details call 303-399-7420.

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DENVER, CO – The housing bubble that led to the worst U.S. recession in decades and shows only the slightest signs of recovery after more than two years of stagnation has a bright side for those people able to take advantage: housing costs are down considerably, mortgage and construction-loan rates are the lowest they have been in decades, and a whole host of general contractors and subcontractors are hungry for work and pricing their services accordingly.

While the conventional wisdom is that buying a home in this environment may offer the best combination of pricing and lending rates ever seen, it may be even a better time to consider building a dream home or to extensively remake an existing home into a new castle.

For new-build homes, the same positive economics that apply to the real estate market in general come into play: low acquisition costs of an older, smaller tear-down home or a building lot, and 30-year mortgage rates well below 5%. The added advantage is that builders, jam-packed with business at inflated fees just a few years ago, are in a mood to deal just to keep the business operating. Same for remodeling projects and the many subcontractors who work on both new-build and add-on projects: they take business wherever they can find it, and the market is so competitive the fees charged are some of the lowest seen in more than 20 years.

However, as always, caveat emptor: let the buyer beware. While contractors are keeping fees low in a hyper-competitive marketplace, there is also the potential of the cutting corners to maximize returns. Anyone contracting to build a new home or to substantially remake an existing one would be well advised to insist that subcontractors hire by general contractors or developers to perform critical elements of the building project be fully licensed and capable of the task at hand.

One of the key aspects of any home construction project, whether new or remodel, is the electrical contractor charged with wiring the new home or addition. Modern lifestyles call for the addition of a myriad of appliances, home theater systems, home-wide entertainment systems, security systems, extensive cabling for entertainment and work spaces, outdoor decorative and security lighting, HVAC units, and more – in other words, the modern home is a marvel for wiring and cabling, with electrical demand far exceeding what was the norm only a few years ago. Not every electrician has the experience and expertise to handle a high-demand electrical job, even though most of them will say they do. Best to check the level of experience and all references to insure a new home or extensive remodeling project is done correctly the first time. The best contractors and developers will supply all the necessary background on subcontractors before work commences and are open to make a switch to one the client prefers.

Building a new home or making a new home out of an existing one is a daunting undertaking, but the stars are all aligned and indicate this may be the best time ever to build the dream. Make sure, however, that each and every contractor and subcontractor has the expertise to fulfill that dream, or it could become a nightmare.

Allstar Electrical Services of Denver is a premier electrical contractor, serving the residential, commercial and industrial with cutting-edge, professional and fully licensed electricians with vast experience in new build and remodeling projects.

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Search for an electrician online these days and chances are that you’ll notice what we did…more electrical shops have combined their services with other subcontractors to offer across-the-board repairs and remodeling.

Plumbers have aligned with Electrical Contractors and with HVAC specialists. Electrical Contractors have merged with alternative power companies. Some subcontractors are now promoting their companies as a one-stop-shop for all home repairs.

At Allstar Electrical Services Inc., we believe in doing one thing well-Electrical repair and contracting services. We don’t want to be all things to all people, insists Allstar founder and president Gary Stone.

“Decades of experience as licensed, bonded and insured master electricians has shown us that we can outshine any other electrical contractor in the Western United States because we focus on electrical contracting and repairs exclusively,” says Stone who has been in the electrical contracting business for 30 years.

Stone draws the analogy of the dentist vs. the hygienist. “Some people insist on seeing a dentist who performs routine cleanings himself. Others realize that they’re better off being treated by the hygienist because a hygienist cleans teeth all day long, every day and therefore is more expert than the dentist who does it occasionally.”

At Allstar Electrical Services, we’re experts in electrical installation for commercial and residential, indoors and outdoors. We’re expert at new construction and remodeling and repairs. We don’t pretend to do framing or drywall finish or plumbing and heating. We don’t do roofing or window installation. We do electrical work and we do it better than anyone.

We arrive on time. We respond to emergencies 24/7. We are family-owned and operated. We clean up our work area when finished. We get the job done better and quicker than companies that try to be a jack of all trades and master of none.

If you’ve got an electrical repair-no matter how minor-contact Allstar today at 303-399-7420. You’ll discover why our experi8enced, reputable company is the only one you’ll call in the future.

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Q. I live in Colorado Springs and need electrical repair at my home, but I don’t know who to call?

A. Allstar Electrical Service has expanded its service area to include El Paso County, the county seat of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

El Paso County lies encompasses more than 2,158 square miles, slightly more than twice the area of the state of Rhode Island excluding Narragansett Bay. That’s a large service area in addition to already serving the Front Range from Ft. Collins south. But Allstar Electrical Services owner Gary Stone says he decided to provide service to Colorado Springs when would-be customers called to say they couldn’t get good service from any of the electrical contractors already serving the area.

Colorado Sprngs has a population of 575,851 living in 216,015 households. Almost half of the county’s residents are military personnel with an estimated civilian labor force of 264,000.

Q. Will I pay more for Allstar Electrical Services to do the repairs at my home or business?

A. Since opening Allstar Electrical Services in the late 1990’s, Stone has insisted that his team of certified, licensed and master electricians and apprentices respect homeowners’ and business owners’ schedules by keeping on-time for service appointments. While that might seem to indicate Allstar’s services are more expensive because they are more thorough, right down to keeping appointments, the fact is that it saves the customer money. The customer doesn’t have to wait an entire day or half day for the electrician to show up at the job site. That way the customer can do what he or she would otherwise be doing and plan to meet the electrician at a specific time versus waiting.

Also, Allstar’s electricians travel in fully-equipped vans, vans that are marked with Allstar’s logo, and that too saves money. If the repair part necessary to make your repair is a routine part, chances are that the Allstar electrician who shows up at your job site will have the parts needed with him already. That too saves money and time, getting the job done in one service call, not two, and also saving time having to source common electrical parts that a reliable repair service like Allstar knows to carry on the van proactively.