There are many reasons for getting an electrical inspection. Old wirings cannot withstand modern-day living needs, so electrical inspections help you in your decision to buy an older home. When purchasing a home, you should always have a whole home electrical inspection. Owners renovate, add equipment that is often unlicensed and not up to today’s standards.

You should even consider electrical inspection before starting a major renovation of your house. This will provide you an idea of whether your current electrical system will withstand the latest equipment that you are planning to install in the new construction.

Electrical systems can be extremely dangerous, even deadly, so it is important to make sure that the electrical systems in a home are safe and up to code. Inspecting the condition of electrical should be every home inspector’s top priority. Incorrect, faulty, or DIY wiring can be a huge safety and fire hazard, along with exposed wires and overloaded circuits. Having a home inspector who has electrical knowledge and will meticulously analyze the system is very important.