Residential and Commercial Electrical Inspections We Handle
Survivor Electric performs electrical inspections across three distinct situations: residential homes, commercial properties, and newly completed installations. Each type serves a different purpose, and our licensed team approaches every one with the same thorough, code-aware process.
Home inspections cover the full electrical system such as the service entrance, main panel, breakers, outlets, switches, and visible wiring throughout the house. We pay close attention to older panels, DIY work done by previous owners, and additions that may have bypassed a proper inspection. For most homes, every five to ten years is a reasonable baseline, though system age and maintenance history can shift that timeline.
Commercial inspections follow the same principle on a larger scale. We evaluate lighting systems, distribution equipment, wiring runs, and all devices throughout the facility, confirming that everything meets current code and is safe for daily use.
New installation inspections confirm that wiring, lighting, and all connected components were installed correctly and operate as intended. If a contractor’s work falls short of current NEC or NFPA standards, those issues get documented and corrected. We also evaluate systems that may need code compliance upgrades, identifying exactly what changes are required and carrying out the work with our own staff.
What Our Electrical Inspection Process Covers
Every inspection starts with a brief walkthrough. We ask about any concerns you have noticed such as flickering lights, a breaker that trips regularly, or a renovation that never got a final check. That conversation shapes where we focus first.
From there, our licensed electricians work through the system in a consistent sequence, starting at the main service equipment, meter base, and grounding and bonding, then moving to branch circuits, outlets, switches, and fixtures. Where access allows, we also look into attics, basements, and utility areas for signs of overheating, improper splices, and wiring materials that no longer meet current standards. Clients we serve in communities like Galena and Delaware often come to us after a home purchase revealed exactly these kinds of layered concerns.
When the inspection is finished, you receive a written report with photos documenting every finding. Safety concerns are prioritized, efficiency opportunities are noted, and everything is written in plain language so you can decide on next steps with confidence.
When to Schedule an Electrical Inspection
Certain moments in a property’s life call for a closer look at the electrical system. Common situations include:
Buying or selling a home. A professional inspection gives buyers, sellers, lenders, and insurance underwriters documented evidence of the system’s condition. Clients coming to us from Powell and Dublin frequently request inspections at this stage, and the findings regularly shape their negotiations.
Planning a renovation. Adding a home addition, finishing a basement, or installing a new HVAC unit, EV charger, or hot tub places new demand on circuits that were sized for a different set of loads. An inspection confirms whether your existing system can handle that demand safely.
Experiencing recurring issues. Breakers that trip without an obvious cause, outlets that feel warm to the touch, lights that dim when an appliance starts, and flickering fixtures all signal that a professional evaluation is overdue.
Owning an older property. Established neighborhoods throughout Columbus and Bexley often carry wiring or panels that were standard decades ago but fall short of what current code requires. A five-to-ten-year inspection cycle is a straightforward way to stay ahead of those concerns.
Serving Sunbury and the Surrounding Communities
Survivor Electric is based in Sunbury, and it shows in how we work. We know the panel types common in homes built during different eras across Central Ohio, and we know what local inspectors expect when documentation is required. Homebuyers in Columbus and business owners in Powell schedule inspections with us before closing, and residents in Galena and Delaware call after concerns surface during a sale or renovation. Wherever you are in our service area, the same experienced, payroll-based staff handles your inspection. No subcontractors, no surprises.
Call Survivor Electric today at 740-965-1436 to schedule your electrical inspection in Sunbury and get a clear, written report of your system’s condition from a licensed team with more than 40 years of experience.
