Comprehensive electrical safety inspections for homes and businesses in Orinda and the North Bay.
Protect your Orinda home or business with comprehensive electrical inspections from licensed electricians with over 25 years of experience. Whether you're buying a home, selling a property, concerned about electrical safety, or need code compliance verification, our thorough inspections identify potential hazards, code violations, and system deficiencies before they become dangerous or costly problems.
Electrical inspections are essential for older Orinda homes, especially those built before 1990. Many older homes have outdated wiring (knob-and-tube, aluminum), undersized panels (60-100 amp service), ungrounded outlets, and other safety issues. Our inspections evaluate your entire electrical system including the service panel, wiring, outlets, switches, GFCI/AFCI protection, grounding, and more. We provide detailed reports with photos, findings, and recommended repairs prioritized by safety risk.
We perform pre-purchase home inspections for buyers, pre-listing inspections for sellers, insurance inspections, safety inspections, code compliance inspections, and post-repair verification inspections. All inspections include written reports suitable for real estate transactions, insurance claims, and permit applications. Our goal is to give you complete confidence in your electrical system's safety and reliability.
Pre-purchase electrical inspections to identify issues before closing. Protect your investment.
Comprehensive safety evaluations. Identify fire hazards, shock risks, and code violations.
Verify electrical systems meet current California electrical codes. Required for permits and insurance.
Business electrical inspections for safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
Electrical inspections required by insurance companies for coverage or claims.
Detailed electrical panel evaluations. Check for Federal Pacific, Zinsco, and other hazardous panels.
| Service Type | Description | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Home Inspection | Standard residential electrical inspection up to 2,000 sq ft | $200 - $400 |
| Comprehensive Inspection | Detailed inspection with written report and photos (2,000-4,000 sq ft) | $400 - $700 |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection | Home buyer inspection with detailed report for real estate transaction | $300 - $600 |
| Panel-Only Inspection | Focused electrical panel evaluation and safety assessment | $150 - $300 |
| Commercial Inspection | Business electrical inspection with code compliance verification | $500 - $2,000+ |
| Re-Inspection | Follow-up inspection after repairs completed | $100 - $200 |
Get inspections when buying/selling a home, after major electrical work, if your home is 25+ years old, before insurance renewal, if you notice electrical issues (flickering lights, tripping breakers), after storm damage, or as part of routine home maintenance every 5-10 years.
We inspect the electrical panel, service entrance, grounding system, all visible wiring, outlets and switches, GFCI/AFCI protection, smoke/CO detectors, light fixtures, appliance connections, and overall system capacity. Includes written report with findings, photos, and repair recommendations.
Standard home inspection: 1-2 hours. Larger homes or comprehensive inspections: 2-4 hours. We provide the written report within 24-48 hours. Rush reports available for real estate transactions with tight timelines.
Not required, but recommended. Being present allows you to ask questions, understand findings in real-time, and see issues firsthand. We can perform inspections when you're not home if you provide access.
We provide a prioritized list of issues categorized by safety risk (immediate, urgent, recommended). We can provide repair estimates and schedule work. For real estate transactions, the report helps negotiate repairs or price adjustments.
Required for real estate transactions (home sales), after major electrical work (permits), for insurance coverage in some cases, and for commercial properties. Even when not required, inspections are highly recommended for safety and peace of mind.
Yes, we specialize in aluminum wiring inspections. Aluminum wiring (common 1965-1973) requires special attention due to fire risks. We check connections, evaluate safety, and recommend COPALUM repairs or copper pigtailing if needed.
These are recalled electrical panels known for fire hazards. Federal Pacific (FPE) breakers fail to trip properly. Zinsco panels have bus bar connection failures. Both should be replaced immediately. We identify these panels during inspections and provide replacement quotes.
Yes, we provide detailed inspection reports suitable for insurance companies. Reports include photos, findings, code compliance verification, and repair recommendations. We work with all major insurers and understand their requirements.
Yes, we perform commercial electrical inspections for businesses, retail spaces, offices, and industrial facilities. Includes code compliance verification, safety evaluations, and regulatory compliance documentation. Required for business insurance and occupancy permits.
Schedule a comprehensive electrical inspection today. Licensed electricians serving Orinda for 25+ years.
CALL (309) 306-9040