Electrical Inspection for Homes, Rentals and Property Purchases
Red Electricians inspects your panel, wiring, outlets and safety devices and tells you what is safe, what is worn and what to fix. Electrical inspection starts from $49 (starting price; your cost may differ).
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Overview
What an electrical inspection checks and why it is worth doing
An electrical inspection is a visit from an electrician who examines the electrical system of a property and reports what is safe, what is worn and what needs fixing. It is not the same as a permit inspection by the local building department. Inspections start from $49. Call (213) 322-0128 to book. See all of the electrical services we offer for repairs that follow.
People ask for an electrical safety inspection when they are buying a house, renting to new tenants, planning an extension, or have been told by an inspector or insurer to have the wiring looked at. A home that has been altered many times is a common reason.
What we do
Inspection types we offer
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
Home electrical inspection
A check of the system in a home you live in.
Pre-purchase inspection
A look at a house you are buying or have in escrow.
Landlord inspection
A check before new tenants arrive.
Capacity check before an extension
A survey of the panel and circuits before an extension, an EV charger or new equipment.
Panel and grounding check
The panel and its grounding looked at on their own.
Post-renovation check
A check once other trades have finished.
Small commercial check
A look at the electrical system of a small business.
Pricing
What an electrical inspection costs and what changes the price
How much does an electrical inspection cost? It starts from $49. What the visit covers is explained on the call. An inspection is not a free estimate.
We give the price on the phone. Repairs that come out of an inspection are priced separately.
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
| Service | Starting price | What changes the final price | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical inspection | From $49 | The size of the property, the number of panels, access, photographs or a written report, time on site, and whether it is commercial | Not free; quoted on the call |
Decision guide
Which inspection fits your situation?
| Your situation | What is checked | Who it is for | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety check of a home you live in | Panel, wiring, outlets, safety devices | Owners | Findings explained after the visit |
| Buying or in escrow | The visible system and the panel | Buyers | Findings explained after the visit |
| Landlord before tenants | The agreed areas and protective devices | Landlords | Findings explained after the visit |
| Before an extension, EV charger or new equipment | Capacity and the circuits affected | Owners and designers | Findings explained after the visit |
| A home inspector flagged something | The items on the report | Owners and buyers | Findings explained after the visit |
We do not promise a certificate or a letter for a landlord, insurer or city. Findings are explained after the visit. Depending on what we find, you may want electrical repair, wiring repair, repairing a faulty panel, smoke alarm installation or protecting against power surges. If old wiring is found, read about whole-house rewiring.
The visit
What happens during an inspection visit
- Call us, or send the form. A form request gets a callback in about 5 minutes.
- We agree what the inspection covers and how we get access. Tell us the type of property, the reason for the inspection and any deadline.
- We agree a time. Same-day service is possible in many cases, and if not, it is usually the next day or within a few days. Ask about timing when you book. We do not promise to meet a deadline before we hear about the job.
- The electrician inspects the system.
- Findings are explained, with photos where useful, and anything that could not be reached is recorded.
- You get repair options and prices, and you decide whether to book the repairs.
- Electrical inspection checklist
- The panel, its condition and its labels.
- Grounding and the connections at the panel.
- Outlets, switches and the devices on them.
- The condition of visible wiring and junction boxes.
- GFCI and AFCI protection where it is fitted.
- Smoke alarms where we are asked to check them.
- The load on the circuits.
Field notes
Field notes: purchases, rentals and extensions
A buyer was purchasing a house with several rounds of visible alteration and wanted to know what needed fixing and what was cosmetic. The inspection found two inaccessible junctions, one damaged device and circuits that were not fully labeled. A stored-goods area could not be reached, so we recorded it as a limitation rather than leaving it out. We gave the buyer a prioritized findings record with photographs and defined repair scopes. The inspection did not by itself justify replacing everything. The relevant reference is NFPA 70 (NEC), 110, 314 and 408.
A useful inspection report states what was examined as carefully as what was found.
Our electrician
Our electrician’s advice: agree the inspection scope and the access arrangements before the appointment.
A landlord between tenants
A landlord asked for an inspection before new tenants arrived. We checked the agreed areas and found a defective protective device. We listed the required repairs separately from optional improvements. After the authorized repair, a follow-up check gave the landlord a clear record for the property file.
A capacity survey before an extension
A homeowner preparing an extension wanted the existing capacity assessed first. We surveyed the distribution equipment, collected load details and identified the circuits the work would affect. Access limits and missing equipment details were recorded so the designer would not rely on guesses.
Availability
Where inspections are available
We offer inspections across our service area. See all service areas. We have Google profiles for Palm Springs, Yorba Linda, Sherman Oaks, Montecito, Pasadena and Topanga. In other cities we serve as a service area with no local office. Timing is confirmed on the call.
Buena Park is service coverage only. We have no office there.
Customer feedback
What customers say after an inspection or safety check
We have no review that is only about an inspection, and we will not stretch one to fit. Customers rate our Palm Springs profile 5.0 from 83 Google reviews and our Yorba Linda profile 4.9 from 61 (checked Oct 8, 2026). Those are ratings for each location, not an average. Read what our customers say.
Common questions
Electrical inspection questions, including SB 382
How much is an electrical inspection?
It starts from $49. That is a starting price and your cost may differ. We explain what the visit covers on the call.
Can you inspect a house I am buying, and how fast?
Yes. Timing is given on the call, because it depends on the schedule. We do not promise to meet an escrow date before we hear about the job.
Can I get a letter for my landlord, insurer or fire department?
We do not promise a letter or certificate. Findings are explained after the visit.
Do you inspect commercial properties?
Yes. See commercial electrical services.
Is an electrical inspection required when I sell?
Not as a mandatory inspection. California’s SB 382 (Civil Code 1102.6i) created a seller notice that advises buyers it may be advisable to have the electrical system inspected. Read our SB 382 blog post. We do not cover New Jersey requirements on this page.
Is this the same as a permit inspection?
No. A permit inspection is carried out by the local building department. Ours is an electrician’s inspection.
Do you check smoke alarms?
We can look at them. For installation and the rules, see smoke detector installation and our blog on the California smoke detector law.
Do you offer a warranty?
Red Electricians offers a standard warranty on its work. Ask your technician for the details when you call.
Book an electrical inspection
Tell us the type and size of the property, why you want the inspection and any deadline. Then call, or send the form.