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Electrical Inspection in Vancouver
Electrical safety inspections for home insurance, home purchases and older homes. A Red Seal electrician checks your panel, wiring, outlets and grounding, and tells you exactly what needs attention.
Electrical Safety Inspections
We walk through your home with you and inspect every safely accessible part of the electrical system, so you know what you have, what is safe and what needs work.
Let us know what prompted the inspection, including any questions from your insurer or concerns about older wiring. We explain the findings and next steps before you decide on further work.
Insurance Inspections
For a new policy, a renewal or an insurer asking questions.
Buying or Selling a Home
Know what is behind the walls before the sale is final.
Older Homes
Fuse panels, knob and tube and aluminum wiring checked.
After Renovations
Confirms new circuits and added appliance loads are safe.
What an Electrical Inspection Covers
Wiring & Circuits
Damage, wear, faulty connections, knob and tube or aluminum wiring.
Panel & Breakers
Whether the panel is sized for your home and every breaker works.
Outlets & Switches
Loose, damaged or miswired devices, and GFCI protection.
Grounding & Bonding
Ungrounded circuits and two-prong outlets that raise shock risk.
Overloaded Circuits
Circuits carrying more than they should and frequent breaker trips.
Smoke & CO Detectors
Detectors present, working and placed where they should be.
Insurance Electrical Inspections
Insurers rarely object to one item on its own. They read the electrical panel as a sign of how old the rest of the system is.
| What the Insurer Sees | What They Assume |
|---|---|
| Fuse panel | Pre-1965 install, likely never upgraded |
| 60-amp service | Sized for a 1950s house, not a modern load |
| Two-prong outlets throughout | Ungrounded circuits |
| Knob and tube or aluminum wiring | A separate item that needs fixing |
Get the specific reason in writing, then book the inspection before you book any work. Sometimes the finding is a handful of oversized fuses, and a report is all the insurer needs.
How an Electrical Inspection Works
Book
Call or send the form and we set a time that works.
Walkthrough
We inspect every safely accessible component with you.
Findings
You get a clear account of what is safe and what is not.
Repairs
A free estimate for any fix, with the permits handled.
Insurer asking about your wiring?
Book the inspection before you book any work.
Why Choose Kato for Your Electrical Inspection
- Licensed BC electrical contractor with Red Seal certified electricians
- Every safely accessible component inspected, with you on the walkthrough
- Thermal imaging available for older homes and hidden wiring issues
- A+ BBB rating and $5M liability insurance
Electrical Inspection FAQ
What does an electrical inspection include?
We check the wiring and circuits for damage, wear and outdated types like knob and tube or aluminum, the panel and breakers, outlets and switches including GFCI protection, grounding and bonding, signs of overloaded circuits, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Every safely accessible component is included.
Why is my insurer asking about my electrical system?
Insurers use the electrical panel to judge the age of the whole system. A fuse panel, 60-amp service, two-prong outlets throughout, or live knob and tube or aluminum wiring are the most common reasons an insurer asks for an inspection or changes your coverage.
My insurer declined or won't renew. What should I do?
Get the specific reason in writing, since the exact condition decides whether the fix is small or large. Book an inspection before you book any work, because sometimes a report is all the insurer needs. Ask your broker about interim coverage with a deadline to fix the issue.
When should I get an electrical inspection?
Before buying or selling a home, after renovations or new circuits, when an insurer asks for one, and on a regular schedule for buildings 20 years or older. Older wiring and panels were not designed for the loads modern homes put on them.
Is this the same as a City or Technical Safety BC inspection?
No. Permit inspections are done by the City of Vancouver or Technical Safety BC on permitted electrical work. Our inspection is an assessment of your home's existing electrical system. When we do permitted work, we pull the permit and coordinate that inspection for you.
Book Your Electrical Inspection
Call to book an electrical safety inspection for insurance, a home purchase or an older home, or send your details through the form.
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