Often, it is a good idea to seek the advice of a professional electrician when you are planning to perform any electrical tasks which are more complex than simply unplugging or switching on!  Anything which involves a live current should generally be carried out by someone who knows what they are doing.  Finding a reliable and good quality electrician can seem like a bit of a challenge, however it is easy when you follow some basic steps.

1. See if your friends or family have any personal recommendations: it can be a great idea to see if anyone you know can recommend an electrician they have used before.
2. Search online: use social media to ask if anyone has any ideas, or search on Google to see if there are any local electricians in your area. There will sometimes be reviews by other customers for your to read.
3. Look in your local library to see if there are any advertisements for people offering services
4. Local magazines or flyers sometimes have details of local handymen