Our Services
Electrical Safety Inspections in Pittsburgh, PA
An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of your home's electrical health — identifying potential hazards, code violations, and areas for improvement before they become problems.
What Is an Electrical Safety Inspection?
An electrical safety inspection is a thorough evaluation of your home's entire electrical system — from the service entrance and panel to the wiring, outlets, switches, grounding, and safety devices. The goal is to identify any existing hazards, code violations, or areas where your system may not be performing safely or efficiently.
Unlike a quick visual check, a professional inspection involves testing circuits, checking connections, verifying GFCI and AFCI protection, evaluating your grounding system, and assessing the overall condition of your wiring. You receive a written report with findings, recommendations, and priority levels.
When You Should Get an Electrical Inspection
Why Electrical Inspections Matter
Many electrical hazards are invisible. Loose connections behind walls, deteriorating wiring, missing ground connections, and outdated protection devices can all create risks that you cannot see or feel until something goes wrong. An inspection brings these hidden issues to light.
For homebuyers, an inspection can reveal costly problems before you close. For current homeowners, it provides a clear understanding of your system's condition and a prioritized list of improvements. Either way, it is one of the smartest investments you can make in your home's safety.
Why Homeowners Choose Okot Electric for Inspections
Thorough and Systematic
We inspect every component of your electrical system — not just the obvious areas. Our inspections follow a comprehensive checklist.
Honest Findings
We report what we find accurately, without exaggerating issues or creating unnecessary urgency. You get the truth.
Clear Written Report
You receive a detailed report with findings, photos where applicable, and prioritized recommendations.
No Pressure
We walk you through the report and answer your questions. There is no obligation to schedule additional work with us.
Licensed Expertise
Our inspections are performed by licensed electricians who understand current NEC code and Pennsylvania electrical requirements.
What to Expect
Schedule Your Inspection
Contact us to schedule a convenient time. We will explain what to expect and how to prepare.
Thorough Evaluation
Our electrician systematically inspects every component of your electrical system, from the service entrance to individual outlets.
Detailed Report
You receive a clear, written report with findings, recommendations, and priority levels.
Review and Discussion
We walk you through the report, answer your questions, and help you understand your options. No pressure to schedule additional work.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend an inspection every 5-10 years for most homes, or whenever you purchase a home, plan renovations, or notice recurring electrical issues.
We inspect your electrical panel, service entrance, wiring condition, outlets, switches, GFCI/AFCI protection, grounding system, smoke detectors, and overall system condition.
A typical whole-home inspection takes 1-3 hours depending on the size and age of your home.
Many homes have minor issues that are easy and affordable to address. We provide honest findings and prioritize recommendations so you can make informed decisions about what to address first.
While not always legally required, a pre-sale electrical inspection can identify issues that might come up during a buyer's inspection, giving you the opportunity to address them proactively.
Want to Know the Condition of Your Electrical System?
We will inspect your home thoroughly, provide an honest report, and help you understand your options — with no pressure and no obligation.
Okot Electric LLC · PA HIC #PA173588 · Licensed & Insured