Electrical Inspection Service

Mister Sparky® provides electrical inspection services in your neighborhood. Connect with your local branch to schedule an appointment with a residential electrical inspector you can trust. 

Electrical Inspections are Crucial When Buying a Home

Scheduling an electrical inspection is an important step for anyone buying or selling a home. As a buyer, an electrical inspection is crucial because it helps you understand what you're getting into. The inspection will confirm information about the home's electrical infrastructure and pinpoint opportunities for upgrades.

Electrical inspections also ensure the home is safe. Your inspection technician will verify proper grounding and identify hazards that could put your family at risk. Even newly remodeled homes might need repairs or upgrades for aging components, outdated designs, and other problems.

Home electrical inspections can also verify whether or not an older home satisfies the most recent codes. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a set of electrical standards that must be followed to make homes safer.

In addition to code compliance, an inspection confirms if the home can meet the power needs of the average family. Your electric inspection technician will inspect the panel and other essential components to confirm the home's amperage. This way, you will know if the home can power several appliances and devices simultaneously. Your technician can recommend upgrades that will accommodate your power demand.

Verifying Code Compliance and Safety Standards

At Mister Sparky, we recognize and apply the strictest standards, including all local codes. Our commitment to the highest standards helps us ensure that your home's electricity is safe and reliable. NEC compliance also protects your investment. Following these codes prevents property damage and ensures a smooth process when you put your house on the market.

NEC Standards for Your Home

When you hire Mister Sparky, our local electricians will confirm the building's compliance with local and NEC codes. When local jurisdictions and code enforcement boards inspect for compliance, we will ensure that your home meets their expectations.

Our extensively trained and licensed technicians understand local, state, and national codes. We specifically train each electrician to flag and correct compliance concerns, keeping your property and family safe.

Here are some of the most important electric code guidelines we can ensure your home meets:

Electrical Standards for Bathrooms

Bathrooms must have the following:

• Ground fault current interrupter (GFCI) receptacles
• A receptacle within 3 feet of the outside edge of the sink basin
• No receptacles oriented face-up on countertops
• At least one separate 20-amp branch circuit dedicated to the bathroom outlets that power high-wattage devices

Electrical Standards for General Rooms

General rooms must meet the following requirements: 

• Wall receptacles every 12 feet
• Receptacles on any wall space that is more than 24 inches wide
• At least one receptacle in a hallway of more than 10 feet

Electrical Standards for Kitchens

Some essential electrical code requirements for kitchens are as follows:

• GFCI receptaclesfor any countertop outlet
• A maximum receptacle installation height of 20 inches above countertops, except for homes that accommodate the physically handicapped and islands or peninsulas where this is not possible
• Receptacles above all countertops that are 12 inches or wider
• No face-up receptacles
• At least one receptacle on any kitchen island or peninsula

Mister Sparky's Inspections Can Prevent Electrical Fires and Electrocution

Safety is a core principle of our electrician inspection services. We strive to identify and remedy any faulty electrical component or wire that could put your home at risk. You can trust us to resolve all common electrical issues after the inspection.

One of the most prominent and dangerous electrical problems is outdatedwiring. Older homes often feature old or damaged wires. Your home is at risk of an electrical fire ;when wires fray or break. Damaged wires allow arcing, which is when the electrical current jumps across connections. Arcing is like a miniature lightning strike, and the risk of fire or electric shock is significant.

Outdated breaker boxes are another common concern. Some old circuit panels can handle the electrical demands of modern devices. Overworking the panel can cause heat to transfer to surrounding objects that could smoke or ignite.

Identifying ungrounded plugs and faulty outlets is another vital part of inspection. Our technicians will verify that your outlets are ready to safely supply power to modern devices.

Book an Appointment With Your Local Mister Sparky Team

Mister Sparky's expert technicians can verify that your home's electrical system is safe and effective. Schedule an appointment withyour local Mister Sparky branchto gain confidence in your home's power.

Call (210) 606-9802 to schedule an electrical inspection today!