Know Exactly What You’re Dealing With
Whether you’re buying a home, facing an insurance requirement, or just want to understand the condition of an older property’s electrical system, a professional inspection by a licensed electrician gives you an honest, documented picture. Not a general home inspector’s walkthrough — a working electrician who can trace circuits, identify unsafe conditions, and tell you what it will actually take to bring a system up to standard.
PowerPlus Electric provides written electrical inspection reports for residential and light commercial properties throughout Fairfield and New Haven County.
Pricing is available — call (203) 747-5335 for a quote. Inspection pricing varies by property size, scope, and purpose.
Pre-Purchase Electrical Inspections
The general home inspector checks outlets with a tester and looks at the panel. A licensed electrician goes further: evaluating the service entrance condition, inspecting the panel for hazardous equipment or improper wiring, checking circuit capacity, identifying unsafe conditions, and giving you a realistic picture of what remediation will cost.
In Connecticut, where a significant portion of the housing stock predates modern electrical codes, this information is valuable before you close. You’ll know whether you’re looking at a $200 breaker replacement or a $15,000 rewiring project — before you sign.
Insurance-Required Inspections
Insurance companies increasingly require electrical inspections before issuing or renewing homeowners policies, particularly on older homes. Some carriers specifically require documentation that certain hazardous panel types have been replaced, or that wiring meets minimum safety standards. We provide written reports that meet insurance carrier requirements and include our license number, findings, and recommendations.
Code Compliance and Safety Audits
If your home is undergoing renovation, you’re adding a rental unit, or you’ve purchased a property and want a baseline condition report, a safety audit gives you what you need. We’ll walk through the property systematically, document what’s there, identify anything that doesn’t meet current code or represents a safety concern, and give you a prioritized list of what needs to be addressed.
What the Inspection Report Includes
Every PowerPlus inspection report is written, signed, and includes:
- Condition and capacity of the service entrance and main panel
- Panel brand and any safety concerns (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, and similar)
- Circuit capacity and breaker condition
- Grounding and bonding assessment
- GFCI and AFCI protection status
- Visible wiring condition
- Identified code violations or safety concerns
- Recommended corrective actions with priority rating
The report is yours to keep and use as you need — for negotiations, insurance submissions, or your own records.
