Electrical Inspections

Ensuring Code Compliance & Safety Standards

Mister Sparky® holds ourselves to the strictest standards, including compliance with all local and national codes dictated by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Our standards ensure our customers' homes are as safe and as reliable as possible, and also protects their investment: by complying with the NEC, our electricians make sure homeowners can sell their homes with minimal trouble.

For homeowners who are buying, selling, or considering a new home, electrical inspections are crucial to a.) understanding what you're getting into, and b.) ensuring a home is safe. Even newly-remodeled homes might have neglected electrical systems with aging components, outdated design, and other problems that range from inconvenient to dangerous.

It's also worth noting that older homes might not be up to the most recent codes, as the NEC is constantly improving and iterating. Even if a home is up to code, it may not be suited for the demanding power needs of the average family. With several laptops, smartphones, screens, and other devices for each family member, having reliable power everywhere in the house is vital—an inspection lets you know what you're working with.

Local jurisdictions and code enforcement boards inspect for compliance with the minimum standards, as set forth in code. The extensively trained and licensed technicians at Mister Sparky electrical comply with all local and state codes. Our techs are specifically trained to flag and take corrective action to keep your property and family safe.

Some electric code violation guidelines include:

Bathrooms

GFCI receptacles are required in bathrooms.
There must be a receptacle within 3 feet of the outside edge of the sink basin.
No receptacles face-up on countertops.

To avoid critical overloading on receptacles where high wattage power devices like hair dryers could be in use, there must be at least one separate 20 amp. branch circuit.

General Rooms

There should be wall receptacles every 12 feet.
Receptacles should be on any wall space that is more than 24 inches wide.
Hallways more than 10 feet in length must have at least one receptacle.

Kitchens

All countertops receptacles must be GFCI (ground fault current interrupter).
There can be no receptacles more than 20 inches above countertops (Exceptions are for the physically handicapped and for islands or peninsulas where this is not possible).
There should be receptacles above all countertops that are 12 inches or wider.
No face-up receptacles.
At least one receptacle should be located on islands or peninsulas.

Electrical Safety Inspections Can Prevent Electrical Fires & Electrocution Risks

Outdated wiring is one of the most common problems found in older homes. Fires can start when wires fray or when breaker boxes can’t handle the demands placed upon them. When these things occur, heat transfer to surrounding objects can cause them to smoke or ignite. Arcing is an even more dangerous possibility where the electrical current jumps across connections instead of moving through a circuit. This is essentially a form of lightning and the risk of fire or electric shock is very real. Ungrounded plugs and faulty outlets are also causes of home fires. The best way to stop fires and electrocution from happening is to have your home electric system inspected by a pro.

Experienced Electrical Safety Inspectors for New Homes & Renovation Projects

Protect your investment and avoid surprises by getting an electrical inspection for your new home or renovation. Mister Sparky provides comprehensive inspections to uncover hidden electrical risks. We can also help you determine how new appliances will affect your home if you are making upgrades. If you are adding a new water heater system, extra refrigerators, an outdoor oven, or more space heaters, these will all make heavy demands on your home’s wiring and breakers.

If you need to upgrade your box or add a new subpanel, we can advise you on next steps. If you are unsure about the state of your system, our team can tell you the exact condition of your home’s outlets, wiring, breakers, grounding, and insulation.

Electrical Home Inspection

Inspections are quick and remarkably affordable. By making sure you have a thorough electrical inspection completed by a qualified Mister Sparky electrician before buying, selling, or remodeling a home, you can help ensure your home's electrical system operates at the highest level of safety possible. Our trained technicians can provide whole house rewiring and evaluation of your circuits to ensure compliance to code and the safe delivery of electrical current within your home.

Call (256) 380-5619 to schedule an electrical inspection today!

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I requested a quote from Nick, he arrived on time and was smiling and introduced himself. I showed him around and explained what I needed. When he was finished he gave me an approximate estimate and said he would have the original sent to my email address. I reviewed his quote and was satisfied with the price as per the scope of work to be done. He arrived on time to begin his work, he asked a few questions and he went to work right away. Shortly a team manager arrived and the two began laying conduit and digging to lay the wires. Both men discussed the way they approached how they wanted to proceed with the work. I got a chair and watched them approximately 85 % of the day. They continued to discuss strategies and completed approximately 90% of the job when Nick had to load the trencher and have it back to the yard before 5 pm. A third worker also showed up to help and was busy doing digging and pulling wire. Together then stopped to clean up the area if trashed line, plastic anything that they used as well as picking up all of their tools. They left my property clean and free from anything the used and needed to dispose of. All three men were very nice and watching them work as a team was a delight to be a part of their discussion through the day. Nick will be back in the morning to finish up a few loose ends and nade sure his coming back was not going to interfere with my weekend. I look forward to seeing Nick tomorrow to complete the job. I know the work that they did was done by the book. The team manager was very helpful as he has the years of experience and Nick was not intimidated by asking his opinion as I saw and heard their conversations, they did not have anything to hide. For one, all of their work will be inspected before I can have power to my home. They were very much aware that all safety issues were followed without a hesitation they were all on the same page every step of the way during their installation of running power to my home. I appreciate the way they got the job done working side by side until the work was done and even clean up was shared by both men. I will gladly recommend Mr. Sparky to my friends and family. My family does not live here but I understand that Mr. Sparky has many locations. They certainly will be the electricians that I will call should I have a need for their service.. They are definitely a five star ***** company and very easy to work with. Their prices were very acceptable considering the market pricing going up on almost every service and hardware that was needed to complete my work. Many thanks to the team Mr. Sparky you earned a five (5) star rating.

- Linda Harris

Tyler and Nick did a great job replacing two panels. Tyler showed me where circuit breakers were arching and introduced me to the history of these flawed panels. I also learned how I was not a unique case but these electrical panels are being replaced often in North Alabama!!! The whole Southeast.

- W. Thomas (Will140e)

Had a breaker panel replaced. Perfect service from start to finish. They were fast, friendly, and very professional. Nick communicated the issues very clearly and understandably. He was pleasant to talk to and very knowledgeable. I’ll seek him out for any other electrical needs.

- Anthony Walden

I received a text and call when my technician was on the way. Nick was friendly and quickly located the issue! I also appreciate the 24/7 service as this was an 8pm call. I would highly recommend Mister Sparky!

- Wynter Gates-Knighten

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