What we look at
We assess the service and panel, including capacity, condition, breaker type and whether the equipment is a brand with known problems. We check grounding and bonding, test a representative sample of outlets and switches for wiring faults and missing protection, look at accessible wiring in attics, crawlspaces and garages for deterioration or unsafe alterations, check GFCI and AFCI coverage against what the spaces require, and verify smoke and CO detector placement and age. Where something cannot be assessed without opening up walls, we say so plainly rather than implying we checked it.
What you get
The agreed report should explain observed concerns, recommended follow-up and the limits of the assessment in plain language. Clarify which equipment and areas were examined, any testing included and what remains unverified. If corrective work is requested, its scope and pricing can be discussed separately.
Buying, selling or holding
For a purchase, share the general inspection findings and the question that needs an electrical review. For a renovation or new equipment, explain the proposed loads and changes. Property managers can discuss recurring concerns and accessible equipment. The reason for the assessment helps define what should be examined and documented.
Common questions
Is this the same as a home inspection?
No, and it is not a substitute for one. A home inspector covers the whole property at a general level. This is a licensed electrician looking only at the electrical system in depth. The two work well together — a general inspection often raises the question, and this answers it properly.
Do I have to use you for the repairs?
No. The report is yours and you are free to take it to anyone. We will price the remedial work if you want a figure, and we are happy for you to compare that against others. A report written to generate work rather than to tell you the truth would not be worth having.
Can you inspect during escrow?
Tell us the inspection deadline and documentation requested before booking. We can discuss availability, the assessment scope and information to be provided. Concealed conditions or further testing may require additional work, so the initial review should make its limits clear.
Technical planning notes & references
BEFORE WE QUOTE THE WORK
Know what a condition review can tell you
Define the question
A purchase, renovation, recurring fault or insurer request can call for different documentation. Share written requirements. A contractor condition review is distinct from the building department’s inspection of permitted work.
Record the limits
Document accessible equipment, observations, testing and areas not examined. Concealed conditions may need further investigation. A report does not guarantee insurer acceptance or establish that every hidden part of an installation is defect-free.