Top questions to ask before hiring a generator service

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Bloomington Generator Services

Can I browse unscreened Generator Services in Bloomington?

We do our best to screen all of our generator services. However, there are still some generator service professionals in Bloomington that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Bloomington or IL. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering generator services:

  • LOWE'S OF BLOOMINGTON - Home Generators:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Abel & Reddy Small Engine Repair:
    • Services Offered: Generator Specialist
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Fred Wenger:
    • Services Offered: Generator Specialist
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Generator Services work in Bloomington require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re generator service job is in Bloomington or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring generator services. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the generator service performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the generator services folks that everything is in order.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Generator Service projects in Bloomington?

Every project differs, but you should ask any generator service for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any generator services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for generator services to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your generator service project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the generator service to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.