Your Trusted Source For
Whole Home Electrical Inspection
Faulty wiring can be a serious danger to your family - not to mention a hassle to deal with. By getting a home electrical inspection, you'll rest easy knowing that your home, whether it's old or new, has an electrical system that's safe and up to code. Our electricians will thoroughly inspect all wiring and outlets, so your system will be prepared to handle whatever you need it to.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
- Diagnosing the problem: $89.99 WAIVED with repair
- Price starting at: $175
- Average time to complete: 1-3 hours
Average Cost of an Electrical Inspection
In Seattle
- Low: $100
- Average: $300
- High: $600
What To Expect
Following the home electrical inspection checklist below, we'll visually inspect all wiring, conduits and outlets in your home to make sure everything is installed and secured to code. During the inspection, we will inspect and test your...
- Main electrical panel
- Furnace and A/C wiring
- Basement/crawlspace wiring and outlets
- Attic wiring and outlets
- Service entrance electrical components
- Smoke and CO detectors
- Whole home surge protector
It Is Easy To Get
Started
Signs You Need An Electrical Inspection
Flickering/Dimming Lights
Flickering can be normal in certain bulb types or when a large electrical appliance (like an AC or heat pump) turns on. But frequent dimming or flickering of lights can indicate a serious electrical problem like corroding wires, a faulty electrical panel or a loose circuit connection.
Hot Switches or Outlets
Heat should never radiate from a switch or outlet. This could mean the outlet/switch is getting overloaded or has a loose connection that's making wires touch. We recommend you turn off the switch or unplug everything from the outlet and call a professional electrician.
Frequently Tripped Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers are designed to protect your electrical system from being overloaded. If you notice a circuit breaker tripping when you use a certain outlet, the circuit is getting overloaded.
Buzzing/Humming Noises
Electrical circuits shouldn't make noise. A buzzing or humming noise usually indicates a faulty appliance or wire connection.
Sparking
Electrical sparks of any kind aren't normal. If you see sparks coming from an appliance, outlet or your main electrical panel, call a professional right away.
Water Damage
Wiring that has been submerged or in contact with water will almost definitely need to be replaced. If your home has suffered any kind of flooding or water damage (from a storm, pipe leak, etc.), don't use electricity until you get an electrical inspection.
In addition to the signs above, we also recommend getting a home electrical inspection when...
- Buying a new home
- Installing a new appliance
- Doing a major renovation
- Your power has been off for 6+ months
- Your home is 30+ years old
New Home Inspection - Price: $249
Buying a new house? During a new home electrical inspection, we'll perform a thorough inspection of the home's electrical wiring, plus make sure the home's electrical panel is correctly installed and grounded.
No Power Inspection - Price: $449
Many cities require an electrical inspection for homes that have been without power for 6 months or more. During our most in-depth electrical inspection, we'll check every circuit breaker to make sure your entire electrical system is functioning properly.
Benefits Of Annual Electrical Inspections
Like air conditioner tune-ups help prevent untimely and expensive AC repairs, annual electrical safety inspections usually catch minor electrical system issues before they turn into surprise repairs.
Plus, electrical inspections keep your system up to code and help prevent:
- Sparks that cause house fires
- Shocks and other injuries to family members
- Damage to appliances and other electric equipment
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