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 Even newly-remodeled homes might have neglected electrical systems with aging components, outdated design, and other problems that range from inconvenient to dangerous.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 (954) 716-8739 to schedule an electrical inspection today!

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Beyond professionalism. Steve Martin was amazing. Very informative, friendly and caring. Shows his passion for this type of work. I had an outlet in my garage that had gone bad and I had exhausted my efforts in fixing it. Mister Sparky of Pompano was the only repair service that took my call on a Sunday morning and did not have an outrageous price for an "emergency" fee. When Steve arrived he was very personable and did an excellent job. He not only found this issue but also upgraded two other areas on my house the outlet was connected to on the outside of my home. I would absolutely trust his assistance again. Excellent service!

- Dale Williams

Today November 19, 2024, I had Mr. Sparky come out and Technician Will Pierre responded to fix some lighting. Will did an awesome job and was very neat and courteous. He was attentive to my needs and requests and completed the work in a safe and clean manner. Thank you Will.

- Robert B

We recently had our 1949 home rewired by Will and his team from Mister Sparky, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. After a few bad experiences with other electricians, Will took the time to really understand our home. He was incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and, most importantly, RESPECTFUL throughout the process. His whole team was extremely careful with our possessions and our space, taking the time to understand our schedules and trying not to disturb them. All the employees wore foot coverings and cleaned extensively after each visit, leaving our home nearly spotless. While the cost was higher than some competitors, Will’s attention to detail and genuine concern for our safety made all the difference. The team was professional, tidy, and worked efficiently, which was especially important as my wife and I both work from home. They took the time to explain each step to us so we could understand exactly what was being installed and what its purpose was. We now have peace of mind with our new up-to-code wiring, and we’re so thankful for the entire crew. In our estimation, a person like Will should, at the very least, be a manager or own his company. We highly recommend Will and everyone on his team! If Eddie, Daniel, Jacob, Anthony, and Franger ever read this—thank you!

- Michael Mittermeier

This is our third time using Mister Sparky. Every time that they have come out to service our home, we have been very satisfied. Today, Francis Collins was no exception. He was knowledgeable, personable and had a great sense of humor. He answered all our questions and exhibited great patience. He made sure that we understood what needs to be fixed and gave us alternatives. We needed major electrical work. Thank you, Francis, we appreciate that you went over and beyond!

- O

Friendly, Knowledgeable, Professional. Francis Collins of Mister Sparky was the best person for the job and we thank him very much. Franger Quintero did an awesome job, very polite and has a positive outlook on life. I will welcome him back to do as much as I need done

- RON GONZALEZ SR

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