“I needed to rewire an unknown amount of 1930s-era knob and tube wiring in an old house; it was a daunting project and ended up being most of the house. They were willing to move ahead one day at a time…”
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Erik S.Knob & tube rewire
Electrical Inspections
For home buyers, homeowners and older homes
Buying a home, or living in an older one? Know what’s behind the walls. A Red Seal electrician checks the electrical and tells you plainly what’s safe and what needs work.
- $300 per inspection
- Done by a Red Seal electrician, not a generalist
- Plain answers about what’s urgent and what can wait
Licensed, bonded & insured
Fully covered on every job, big or small.
Permits handled
We pull the permits and coordinate with the power company for you.
Red Seal electrician
Work led by a Red Seal electrician and done to code.
Locally owned since 2015
A business built on repeat clients and referrals.
Know what you’re buying
Most of our inspections are for home buyers. A general home inspection covers the whole house; ours goes deeper on the electrical, because that’s all we do.
We look at the panel, the service, the wiring and the devices, and tell you what we find in plain language. If something needs fixing, you’ll know what’s urgent, what can wait, and what it would take to fix, before you sign.
What we look at
- The panel, breakers or fuses
- The service size and condition
- Grounding and bonding
- Knob and tube or aluminum wiring
- Outlets, switches and GFCI protection
- Signs of unsafe or do-it-yourself work
- Smoke and CO alarms
- Anything your home inspector flagged
Good reasons to book one
You’re buying a home, especially an older one. Your insurer is asking about the wiring or the panel. You’re planning a renovation and want to know what you’re working with. Or the lights flicker and you’d like a professional to take a look.
If we find work that needs doing, we can quote it for free: panel upgrades, rewiring or repairs.
What we handle
Inspections and safety work
Home-purchase inspections
An electrical check before you buy, so there are no surprises after closing.
Preventive maintenance
Scheduled electrical checks for businesses, shops and farms.
General alarm installation
Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, installed to code.
Our process
How it works
No surprises. You’ll know what the job involves, what it costs and when it’s happening before we start.
Call us
Call during business hours, or send a text, email or the form. We call back within 2 hours on weekdays.
We take a look
Tell us what you’re trying to do. We’ll decide together whether it needs a site visit or a quick video walkthrough.
Free estimate
We can usually give you a ballpark the same day. A full written quote on paper takes about a week.
We do the work
We book a time, pull the permits, get it done to code and send a clear, itemized invoice.
Reviews
What our clients say
A few words from people we’ve done this kind of work for.
5.0
“They’re super friendly and really know their stuff. Since we have aluminum wiring in our home, Gaetan took the time to explain what that means for us and suggested the best hardware to be used with our electrical…”
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Cali M.Aluminum wiring
FAQ
Common questions
How much does an electrical inspection cost?
An electrical inspection is $300.
Who usually books an inspection?
Mostly home buyers who want to know what they’re getting before they sign. Homeowners also book them for older homes, before a renovation, or when an insurer asks about the electrical.
Is this the same as a general home inspection?
No. A general home inspector looks at the whole house. We look only at the electrical, in more depth, as licensed electricians who can tell you what a fix involves.
What if you find problems?
We explain what we found in plain language: what’s urgent, what can wait, and what it would take to fix. If you want us to do the work, we can give you a free estimate.
Can you check knob and tube or aluminum wiring?
Yes. Older wiring is one of the most common reasons people book an inspection. If it needs replacing, see electrical wiring installation.
How soon can you come?
Call us during business hours and we’ll find a time that works with your closing date. Missed us? We call back within 2 hours on weekdays.
Get in touch
Tell us about your project
Big job or small, send us a few details. We call back within 2 hours on weekdays, and estimates are free.
- Call or text(306) 361-7625
- Office hoursMon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
What happens next
- We call you back within 2 hours on weekdays.
- We talk it through, then visit or do a video walkthrough.
- You get a free ballpark estimate, usually the same day.
- We book the work, handle the permits and get it done.