We inspect before we quote
No phone-estimate guessing – we look at the actual panel and wiring first.
When homeowners book an inspection
Buying or selling a home
Before listing, to get ahead of what a buyer's inspector will flag – or after buying an older home, to know what you're actually working with
Insurer documentation
When an insurer asks for documentation of the wiring type or panel condition
Unexplained tripping
After a breaker starts tripping repeatedly with no obvious cause
What a safety inspection checks
An inspection covers the panel (age, condition, brand, capacity, and whether breakers are the right size for their circuits), the visible wiring type where accessible, GFCI and AFCI protection where it's required, the service mast and grounding, and any obvious code issues. We test rather than assume – a panel that looks fine from the cover can still have a loose or overheated connection inside.
Older Ottawa homes
A lot of the inspections we do are on homes in the Glebe, Sandy Hill, Centretown, and other older neighbourhoods where knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring is a real possibility. Confirming what's actually behind the walls – rather than guessing from the home's age – is often the specific thing an insurer or buyer wants documented.
What you get from a safety inspection
A written report describing what we found, in plain language, with photos where useful. If we find something that needs work, we'll quote it separately – an inspection tells you what's going on, it doesn't obligate you to book a repair with us.
Why choose us for your safety inspection
Inspection first, then a written quote
We look at the actual panel and wiring before quoting, not a phone-estimate guess – and every price is written down before work starts, no surprise line items.
ESA-notified work
We handle Electrical Safety Authority notification as part of the job when it's required.
Residential & commercial
Homes, offices, retail, and light-industrial space across Ottawa.
What to expect
Written quote, no surprises
The price is confirmed before work starts.
ESA-notified work
Handled as part of the job when it's required.
Cleaned up when we're done
We leave the site the way we found it.
Electrical Inspection FAQs
How long does an inspection take?
A typical home inspection takes a couple of hours, depending on the home's size and how accessible the wiring is.
Will you tell me if my wiring is knob-and-tube or aluminum?
Yes, where it's visible or reasonably accessible. Fully concealed sections may require opening a wall to confirm with certainty, which we'd discuss with you first.
Can I use your report for insurance purposes?
Yes, our written report documents what we found and can be shared with your insurer.
Do you also do the repair work, or just the inspection?
Both, but they're separate – the inspection isn't a sales pitch, and you're free to take the report anywhere.