Electrical Inspection

Your safety and peace of mind rest on a comprehensive electrical home inspection. At Ric Ginn Electric our certified electricians have built our business around complete customer satisfaction, thorough attention to detail, and delivering clear, prioritized check lists offering recommendations for improvements and potential upgrades. We employ advanced technology and years of experience to get behind the scenes of your home and provide an accurate assessment.

Electrical Home Inspection Benefits

Electricity powers day to day activities that we rely on to keep our families safe and comfortable. Wiring runs behind the scenes, in your walls, serving every room in your Kansas City, Mo home and connecting to your electrical panel.

The benefits of an electrical home inspection on your Kansas City, Mo home or property are many:

• Ensure all electrical systems in a home are safe
• Identify common electrical mistakes made by past owners or contractors
• Spotting degraded electrical components that have become worn over time
• Meeting insurance home electrical system requirements
• Reducing energy costs
• Identifying out dated wiring like aluminium, with potential fire hazard risks
• Safety reinforcement -Identify electrocution hazards

On average, a Kansas City, Mo home takes 2-3 hours of inspection time to satisfy our technicians extensive checklist. Ric Ginn Electric offers complete home electrical inspection services to families in Kansas City, Mo at fair, affordable pricing.

Electrical Home Inspection Checklist - Outside

• Electrical boxes and meters
• Panels and breakers
• Hot tubs
• Pools

• Garage entrance systems
• Outdoor outlets
• Grounding and bonding
• Outdoor electrical systems

Electrical Home Inspection Checklist - Inside

• Electrical panel inspection – labels, amps and functionality
• Outlet and switch condition
• Surge protection systems

• Shock and electrocution risk assessment
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Lighting and light fixtures
• Fault circuit interrupters test

Trust Ric Ginn Electric professionals with an electrical home inspection to ensure the safety of your family and property.

When to get an Electrical Inspection

• Home is over 40 years’ old
• Buying a new home
• Installing a new appliance
• A breaker keeps flipping
• Flickering lights

• Dead outlets
• Electrical retrofitting
• Planning a renovation
• Before putting your home on the market

How Often Should You Get an Electrical Inspection?

If you find yourself in any of the above situations, getting an inspection as soon as possible is recommended. Otherwise, the general guideline is to get an electrical inspection every 3 to 5 years.

These periodic checks can help spot electrical issues when they’re still small, giving you the chance to make repairs before they become serious hazards and more expensive. Our inspections can also help you identify opportunities to save on utilities with more efficient systems.

Other inspection timeline considerations include the house’s age, with older houses requiring more frequent inspections, and any inspection requirements set out in your home insurance policy.

Why have your Home Inspected?

Electrical issues are no laughing matter. Small appliances being plugged into insufficient or improperly routed wiring is the number one cause of accidental electrocutions.

Electrical fire is the leading cause of damage to homes across our country and are easily preventable with a comprehensive home electrical inspection with our experienced Ric Ginn Electric electrical technicians. Faulty wiring that is deep in walls can be hard for the average person to notice, and performing an inspection yourself will place you and your home at risk.

Do You Need a Licensed Electrician for a Home Electrical Inspection?

Licensed electricians have the knowledge of electrical systems and regulations to accurately and thoroughly assess your system. DIY inspections risk missing key details that can lead to serious safety hazards.

Benefits of having our licensed electricians inspect your system include:

• Code compliance knowledge: We’re trained to understand and apply the National Electrical Code (NEC), ensuring your system meets current safety standards.
• Thorough and accurate assessments: We can identify issues like overloaded circuits, outdated wiring, or improper grounding or bonding.
• Safety assurance: Our licensed electricians can identify any existing hazards and carry out the entire inspection safely, protecting you from electrocution or fire risks.
• Documentation: We can provide official reports that may be necessary for insurance claims or permits.

What Happens if You Fail an Electrical Inspection?

If you fail an electrical inspection, it means your electrical system does not meet local code requirements or poses safety risks. While it might sound alarming, it’s actually a crucial step in identifying issues before they become dangerous or costly.

We’ll provide a report of our findings, including the systems that fall below required standards. We’ll then work with you to fix the issues and bring your system back in line with code requirements. Minor fixes, such as socket replacements, can be done quickly, while major repairs, like full rewiring, can take longer and may require a permit.

If the inspection was for the purpose of buying or selling a home, the transaction might be held up until repairs are made.

Why Might You Fail an Electrical Inspection?

Anytime you fail an electrical inspection, it’s because your system does not meet current safety requirements, as set out in the NEC and sometimes in state or municipal guidelines.

The most common reasons we see for failing an inspection are:

• Outdated or damaged wiring: Older systems can include knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring that becomes hazardous as it ages.
• Improper grounding: Grounding provides a safe path for electrical current to follow in the event of a fault. Without it, electricity can behave unpredictably, damaging equipment or even harming people.
• Overloaded circuits or incorrect breaker sizes: These are fire and electrocution risks that can harm people and electronics. The fix involves adding new circuits or upgrading your panel.
• Outdated electrical panels: Old panels are generally not equipped to handle modern power demands. They risk electrical fires, frequent power outages, and may lack proper grounding.

Ensure Your Home’s Safety With a Ric Ginn Electric Electrical Inspection

Protect your loved ones, your home and your peace of mind knowing the wiring and electrical systems you can’t see are operating up to building safety code and at correct capacity. Put your mind at ease with our comprehensive inspection and prioritized action plan, give us a call to book an appointment with our courteous home inspection specialists. We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking for an electrical inspection? Contact us at (816) 564-9574.