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 Even newly-remodeled homes might have neglected electrical systems with aging components, outdated design, and other problems that range from inconvenient to dangerous.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 (304) 721-2283 to schedule an electrical inspection today!

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This was our first experience with Mr. Sparky. This was a first-rate experience...from beginning to end. The communications were outstanding and the appointment was easily scheduled. Our technician, Ethan, was awesome. He is a great communicator and represents the company very well. In fact, I was so impressed with the service that I asked him to complete additional work. When complete, the work area was clean and the new outlet looks like it was installed when built. Highly recommend this company.

- Arnold Murdock

Very professional and did a fantastic job! Peyton and Ashton worked all day to diagnose and fix a difficult wiring problem in our 100 year old house. They were friendly and courteous and even cleaned up after themselves, which we did not expect. We will definitely hire this company again if needed and definitely recommend them for all electrical repairs and needs!

- Mandy Dudgeon

Many thanks to the Mr. Sparky team. Peyton Meadows for his thorough assessment of our situation as we explored the installation of a standby generator and working to get us an estimate and quote of the cost. Caleb Wills, Mike and Parker for their expert installation of our new generator and the steady and hard work to complete the job and to Lee Lewis for connecting the natural gas to our new Generac and giving a demonstration of the new generator. Good job, gentlemen!

- John Bowling

Ethan is a true professional. He was on-time and did a fantastic job. He is very knowledgeable and a true assist to Mr Sparky. I will highly recommend your company to all I come in contact with. The ladies I spoke with were very respectful and helpful in my scheduling and I greatly appreciate that! All around A+ company. Thank you kindly. Respectfully, Robert

- r h

Courteous, thorough and detail oriented! I will not hesitate to use this company again. Ashton and Peyton were very knowledgeable, personable and professional. From wearing covers on their boots to a great clean up, these young men were awesome! I appreciated the quality of service!

- Tate Dudgeon

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