Service entrance and panels
- Double tap: two wires under a breaker lug rated for one. Fix: add a pigtail or a breaker. Usually inexpensive.
- Missing knockouts / dead-front screws: openings that expose live parts. Fix: filler plates and proper screws.
- Neutrals and grounds bonded in a sub-panel: they must be separated downstream of the main disconnect. Fix: isolate the neutral bar and add a ground bar.
- Federal Pacific / Zinsco panel: flagged as deficient. Fix: panel replacement.
- No anti-oxidant on aluminum conductors: fix: clean, treat and re-torque the connections.
Branch circuits, devices and fixtures
- Missing GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, garage, exterior, laundry. Fix: GFCI receptacles or breakers.
- Missing AFCI protection in living areas and bedrooms (required for new work). Fix: AFCI or dual-function breakers.
- Open junction boxes / exposed splices in the attic or garage. Fix: covers and proper boxes.
- Reversed polarity or open ground at outlets. Fix: rewire the device, or GFCI-protect and label ungrounded outlets.
- Missing or non-functional smoke / CO alarms. Fix: interconnected hard-wired alarms where required.
"Deficient" doesn't always mean "dangerous"
Inspectors report anything that doesn't meet current standards, even if the home met code when it was built. A licensed electrician can tell you which items are genuine hazards and which are upgrades you can negotiate.
Getting it fixed before closing
Send us the electrical pages of the report and we'll price it line by line, schedule around your option period, and provide an itemized invoice and before/after photos for your agent. See inspection report repairs.