Electrical Questions | When is the best time to contact an electrician when buying a home?

Before you move in. It’s easier and far less expensive to do your electrical work before you redo the floors or paint.

And why should you call in an electrician? Because electricity is a safety issue. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are over 67,800 home electrical fires every year caused by faulty electrical wiring. Each year, these fires result in 485 deaths, 2305 injuries, and cause over $868 million dollars in property damage. Just as we use seatbelts or airbags in cars to keep us safe, so should we take safety precautions to ensure our electrical safety in our homes or commercial buildings. That means calling in an electrician.

The first thing I do for a home or building owner is a safety inspection; I’m looking to see if you have any potential fire hazards or hazardous electrical wiring.

For instance, I check to see if you have FPE, Federal Pacific Electric Panels, which are documented fire hazards.

The second thing I do is make sure all your electrical appliances are UL approved (Underwriters Laboratory approved), which means that they meet strict safety standards and compliance in the United States.

We also do a Green Survey, to find the most energy efficient lighting and appliances for your home – and it is free!