What It Is For
An inspection is how you find a wiring problem before it becomes a fire, a shock, or a failed sale. Code changes. A system that was legal when the house was built may not be legal, or safe, now.
Insurers ask for inspections on older property. A written look at the system is also how small problems get caught before they become an emergency call.
What the Visit Covers
The panel and breakers. Outlets, switches, and the condition of the wiring. Grounding and bonding. GFCI and AFCI protection. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. And any wiring that should have been replaced already, including knob-and-tube and aluminum.
You get a written report of what failed and what it will take to correct it.
Time and Cost
A house usually takes one to two hours. A commercial building takes longer. A residential inspection is usually $150 to $500, depending on the size of the property. Commercial inspections cost more. Call (504) 729-8902 for a number on the building in front of you.
If It Does Not Pass
The report lists the repairs. After those are done, the system can be inspected again. Waiting until something fails is how a quiet defect becomes an outage, or a reason a buyer walks.
A homeowner can spot a cracked cover or a scorch mark. Only a licensed electrician can say whether the system meets code.