Electrical Inspections
Electrical Safety & Code Inspections for Austin & Texas Hill Country Homes
(512) 301-9111 — Schedule an InspectionAn electrical inspection by a licensed electrician is different from the general home inspection a buyer gets during a sale. A home inspector gives a broad visual overview; a licensed electrician evaluates your electrical system in depth — panel condition, wiring, grounding, GFCI protection, and code compliance — and can actually correct what they find. If you're buying an older home, worried about safety, or need documentation for insurance, this is the inspection that matters.
At Malco Electric, we've been inspecting and servicing Austin-area electrical systems since 1983 — led by Master Electrician Randy Mallory (Lic. #6328). Our team delivers thorough, written electrical evaluations you can act on. Learn more about our team and licensing.
Electrical Inspections We Perform
Home Safety Inspection
A full evaluation of your home's electrical system — panel, wiring, outlets, grounding, and GFCI protection — with a written report of any safety concerns and recommended corrections.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying an older Austin home? We evaluate the electrical system before you close so you know exactly what you're getting — and can negotiate repairs with confidence.
Insurance Inspection
Insurers increasingly require an electrical inspection for older homes or before issuing a policy. We provide the documentation your insurance company needs.
Panel & Capacity Evaluation
We assess whether your panel is safe, properly labeled, and adequate for your home's load — flagging recalled panels and identifying if a panel upgrade is needed.
Aluminum & Old Wiring Assessment
Homes built in the 1960s and 70s may have aluminum branch wiring or outdated systems. We identify fire hazards and recommend remediation or rewiring where needed.
Code Compliance Check
Planning a renovation, addition, or sale? We verify your electrical work meets current NEC and local code, and identify anything that needs correcting before it becomes a problem.
When You Should Get an Electrical Inspection
What to Expect From a Malco Electrical Inspection
Schedule
Call and we'll set up a convenient time. We'll ask a few questions upfront so we come prepared for your home and concerns.
Thorough Evaluation
A licensed electrician inspects your panel, wiring, outlets, grounding, GFCI protection, and code compliance throughout the home.
Written Report
You receive a clear written report — what's safe, what needs attention, and what's urgent — in plain language, not jargon.
Fix It Right
Because we're a full-service electrician, we can correct anything we find — no need to hire a separate company for repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an electrical inspection cost in Austin?
Every home is different — cost depends on the size of the home, the age of the system, and the depth of inspection needed. Because those factors vary, the only reliable way to get an accurate number is to talk through your situation. Malco Electric provides free estimates with honest, upfront quotes — no surprises.
What's the difference between an electrical inspection and a home inspection?
A home inspection is a broad visual overview of the whole house performed by a TREC-licensed home inspector during a real estate transaction. An electrical inspection by a licensed electrician goes much deeper into the electrical system specifically — panel, wiring, grounding, and code compliance — and the electrician can actually correct what they find. If a home inspector flags an electrical concern, an electrician is who you call next.
Does my insurance company require an electrical inspection?
Increasingly, yes — many insurers require an electrical inspection before issuing or renewing a policy on an older home, and some require documentation that outdated wiring (like aluminum branch wiring) has been evaluated or remediated. We provide the written documentation insurers ask for.
Should I get an electrical inspection before buying an older Austin home?
Absolutely. Homes built before the 1980s may have aluminum wiring, ungrounded outlets, undersized panels, or recalled equipment that a general home inspection can miss. A dedicated electrical inspection tells you what you're really buying — and gives you leverage to negotiate repairs before closing.
Will you fix problems found during the inspection?
Yes. Unlike a standalone home inspector, we're a full-service licensed electrician — so anything we find, we can correct. From panel upgrades to rewiring to GFCI installation, we handle the repairs directly.
Electrical Inspection Service Areas
We perform electrical safety and code inspections throughout Austin and the Texas Hill Country:
Peace of Mind Starts With an Inspection
Buying, selling, insuring, or just want to know your home is safe —
schedule an electrical inspection with a licensed electrician.