Residential Electrical Inspections

 — Homes up to 2,000 sq. ft.

A professional evaluation of the home's readily accessible electrical system to identify visible safety concerns, improper installations, and potential electrical hazards.

Includes:

• Inspect electrical service and meter equipment

• Remove main panel cover and inspect interior

• Inspect accessible subpanels

• Check grounding and bonding

• Check breaker sizing and visible conductor sizing

• Identify obvious double-tapped breakers or improper terminations

• Test accessible receptacles for polarity and grounding

• Test accessible GFCI receptacles

• Check for required GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, exterior areas, etc.

• Visual inspection of accessible switches, receptacles, fixtures, and wiring

• Check for obvious electrical hazards or damaged equipment

• Basic summary of deficiencies found

Additional square footage: $50 per additional 1,000 sq. ft.

This is a non-invasive inspection. Devices are not routinely removed from electrical boxes.

— Homes up to 2,000 sq. ft.

A more detailed electrical inspection recommended for older homes, real-estate transactions, insurance concerns, or homes with known electrical modifications.

Includes everything in the Electrical Safety Inspection, plus:

• Remove and inspect a representative sample of receptacles and switches

• Evaluate visible branch-circuit wiring type and condition

• Look for cloth-covered, aluminum, ungrounded, or otherwise outdated wiring

• Inspect accessible junction boxes

• Evaluate representative device terminations

• Check for improper splices and wiring methods where accessible

• Identify evidence of overheating or damaged conductors

• Evaluate AFCI/GFCI protection where applicable

• Identify apparent homeowner/DIY electrical modifications

• Photograph significant deficiencies

• Provide written findings and recommended corrective actions

Additional square footage: $75 per additional 1,000 sq. ft.

Representative devices are opened as needed. This inspection does not include opening every electrical device or tracing every circuit.

— Homes up to 2,000 sq. ft.

Our most comprehensive evaluation, intended for older homes, homes with cloth or questionable wiring, major renovations, or customers wanting the electrical system thoroughly evaluated before a home inspection or sale.

Includes everything in the Comprehensive Electrical Inspection, plus:

• Remove and inspect accessible receptacles and switches throughout the home

• Inspect accessible device-box wiring and connections

• Identify wiring types throughout the home

• Identify ungrounded and improperly grounded circuits

• Trace and identify branch circuits as necessary

• Verify panel circuit identification

• Investigate abandoned or questionable wiring

• Inspect accessible junction boxes

• Evaluate visible splices and terminations

• Identify electrical conditions likely to require correction

• Detailed photo documentation of significant deficiencies

• Written electrical evaluation report

• Prioritized recommendations for repairs or upgrades

• Provide an estimate for recommended electrical repairs when requested

Starting at $895. Final price is based on home size, age, accessibility, number of electrical devices, and condition of the existing electrical system.

Troubleshooting, repairs, drywall removal, attic/crawlspace investigation beyond normal accessibility, and correction of deficiencies are not included unless specifically quoted.