Why it matters
Electrical Inspections in Austin since 1983
An inspection is the simplest way to find out what you actually own. On an older Austin house it is the difference between a known list of work and a surprise during a sale.
We inspect the service entrance, the panel, grounding and bonding, branch circuits, and the devices, and we write up what we find rather than only what we would charge to fix.
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What the work looks like
We inspect the service entrance, the panel, grounding and bonding, branch circuits, and the devices, and we write up what we find rather than only what we would charge to fix.
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Questions
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. A whole-home inspection is a billed service rather than a free estimate: it is labor intensive, and the inspection IS the work. We quote it before anything begins, so the number is agreed up front and there are 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an electrical inspection before issuing or renewing a policy on an older home, and some require documentation that outdated wiring (like aluminum branch wiring) has been evaluated or remediated.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 grounds 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 GFCI installation, we handle the repairs directly.
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Want the Wiring Looked At?
Tell us what you need and we'll come look at it. A whole-home inspection is a billed service, quoted before we start.
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