Selecting a Licensed Contractor
Contractor Tips
Entergy is committed to rebuilding New Orleans. It is critical for the
safety of our customers that proper electrical and plumbing repairs are made by
licensed electricians or plumbers. Homeowners may be in a rush to rebuild or
renovate, but remember to protect yourself from fraudulent or careless
workers.
How customers can help themselves
Before hiring a contractor in Orleans Parish, follow these steps to protect
yourself:
- Make sure the contractor is properly credentialed by asking to see a copy
of his electrician’s or plumber’s license.
- Electricians should have a Class A Electrical License that includes a
photo.
- Plumbers must show a Master Plumber license from the State Plumbing Board
of Louisiana.
- Out-of-town plumbers must show a certificate, but are allowed only to
perform restoration work and not new installations.
- For a list of licensed plumbers in the city or to verify that a contractor
is on the list, call the Sewerage & Water Board at 504-585-2160.
Tips when meeting with a contractor
- Ask for proof of insurance, references, a company name and whether the
person performing the work will be the contractor or a subcontractor.
- Ask whether or not the contractor knows how to file for city inspection
once the work is completed.
- If using the city’s FastTrack permitting, ask the contractor to review all
of the work performed before signing an affidavit waiving inspection.
- Ask for a detailed list of work to be performed along with a written
estimate.
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