Buying a home
We check the electrical system in a house you plan to buy near the University of Idaho or WSU.
What to know before you get started.
If you live in an older house in Moscow or Pullman, your electrical panel might be outdated. We walk through your home and check the breakers, grounding, and connections to make sure everything is working the way it should.
When an inspection makes sense
Older homes in the Palouse region often have wiring that was installed decades ago.
Before a remodel
We look at your panel and existing circuits before you add new rooms or appliances to your shop or kitchen.
Warning signs
You should have us look at your wiring if breakers trip often or you smell something burning near an outlet.
What we look at
We perform a physical check of the core components that keep electricity moving through your home.
The electrical panel
We check the main breaker and individual circuit breakers for signs of heat or wear.
Outlets and GFCI protection
We test the outlets in your kitchen and bathroom to see if they shut off correctly when they detect a fault.
Visible wiring
We look at the wires in your attic, basement, or crawlspace to check for damage or loose connections.
Common findings in Palouse homes
Homes in towns like Colfax and Troy often show similar patterns of wear or outdated electrical work.
Missing GFCI protection
We often find older homes that lack modern safety outlets in wet areas like laundry rooms or outdoor porches.
Crowded breakers
Some panels have double-tapped breakers where two wires are forced into a slot designed for only one.
Aging wiring
Homes built many decades ago might still have original wiring that is no longer rated for modern appliances.
What happens after the inspection
We believe in clear communication so you can make an informed choice about your home.
Clear explanations
We walk you through what we found in your panel or at your meter base using plain English.
Pricing for repairs
We provide an exact price in writing for any fixes we recommend for your wiring.
Your timeline
You decide which repairs to move forward with and when you want us to begin.
Questions about electrical safety inspections
Do you do pre-purchase inspections?
Yes. We can visit the home you are looking to buy in Pullman or Moscow to check the panel and wiring.
How much does a safety inspection cost?
We provide an exact price in writing after we know the size and age of your home. The cost depends on how many panels and circuits we need to check.
Can you fix the issues you find during the inspection?
Yes. We are electricians and can repair the breakers, outlets, or wiring we find as safety concerns.
Do you check for knob-and-tube wiring?
Yes. We look for older wiring styles like knob-and-tube in the attics and crawlspaces of older Palouse homes.
What if my panel is too old?
We will tell you if your panel brand has a history of failure or if the breakers no longer trip as they should. We can then provide a price to replace the panel and update your grounding.
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