What is an electrical inspection?

An electrical inspection traces your electrical system from the service and panel to the circuits and devices you use every day, looking for hazards, code concerns and worn parts. It ends with a written report that says what is sound, what needs repair and what to watch.

Phoenix Contracting Services performs third-party electrical inspections for homes, multifamily properties, commercial spaces and industrial sites across the Phoenix area. Our inspectors hold ICC Certified Electrical Inspector credentials (E-1 and E-26), and the company is a licensed Arizona electrical contractor, ROC #153656.

What does an electrical inspection cover?

  • Panels and breakers

    Overheating, damage, wear and mismatched parts.

  • Service equipment

    Loose connections, corrosion and other reliability problems.

  • Branch circuits

    Overloads, nuisance tripping and signs of strain.

  • Receptacles and switches

    Damage, loose devices and improper operation.

  • Grounding and bonding

    Visible issues that affect safety and performance.

  • Wiring condition

    Aging parts, aluminum wiring and past repairs that deserve a second look.

When should you get an electrical inspection?

  • Buying or taking over a property

    Know the electrical condition before you own the problems.

  • Planning a renovation or adding equipment

    Confirm the system can take the change before work starts.

  • Repeated trips or flickering lights

    Find the cause instead of resetting breakers.

  • Warm outlets or switch plates

    Heat at a device points to resistance, loose wiring or wear.

  • Aluminum wiring concerns

    Older aluminum branch wiring needs its connections checked.

  • An older panel or service

    Age and missing labels make safe service harder.

Burning smell, scorch marks or melted parts? Turn off the equipment if it is safe to do so and call (602) 564-1144. If you see smoke or flames, call 911 first. See emergency electrical services.

How does an electrical inspection work?

  1. 01

    Walkthrough and visual review

    We look at the panels, breakers, devices and wiring access points, and note anything worn, damaged or out of place.

  2. 02

    Circuit checks and testing

    Where the situation calls for it, we check circuit loading and test the system. If heat is a concern, we add an infrared scan.

  3. 03

    Written report

    We document what is sound, what needs repair and what to watch, in priority order, and explain it in plain language.

What do you get after an inspection?

  • Safety concerns that need repair
  • Worn or damaged parts that should be replaced
  • Breaker or panel issues tied to overload or age
  • Conditions that need follow-up testing or monitoring
  • Recommendations for targeted repairs, panel upgrades or service upgrades

The report is yours. You can use it with any contractor, and we do the repairs only if you ask.

Inspections for homes, businesses, industrial sites and multifamily properties

  • Homes

    Breaker problems, older panels, aluminum wiring, new appliances and renovations are the usual reasons. We also check whether the layout still fits how the home is used. residential electrical services

  • Multifamily

    Shared panels, tenant-load breaker problems and equipment circuits get a closer look, with findings that support repair decisions.

  • Commercial

    We work with property managers, facility teams and business owners who need reliable information on panels, service gear and equipment circuits. commercial electrical services

  • Industrial

    Heavy loads and equipment additions put extra strain on a system. We look for loose connections, overloaded circuits and failing parts that interrupt operations. industrial electrical services

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Can you help with arc flash and coordination studies?

When an engineer needs field data for an arc flash study or a selective coordination study, we collect it. We gather the equipment information on site, and the engineer of record performs the study.

Can Phoenix Contracting Services fix what the inspection finds?

Yes. We are a licensed Arizona electrical contractor, so we can handle the repairs the report calls for, from breaker replacement to aluminum wire repair to panel upgrades. If you would rather use another contractor, the report goes with you.

  • Arizona ROC #153656 (K-11)
  • ICC Certified Electrical Inspector E-1 and E-26
  • 40+ years in the Phoenix area
  • Written report with every inspection

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Electrical inspection questions

How much does an electrical inspection cost?

The price depends on the size of the property, how many panels and circuits are involved and whether you need testing or an infrared scan on top of the visual review. We quote after we hear about the property. Call (602) 564-1144 or request a consultation with a short description.

How is this different from a home inspection or a city inspection?

A home inspector covers the whole house at a high level, and a city inspector checks permitted work against code. Our inspection focuses only on the electrical system, goes deeper, and ends with a written report from an ICC Certified Electrical Inspector.

Do I have to hire you for the repairs?

No. The report is yours to use with any contractor. We do the repairs only if you ask us to.

Can you check aluminum wiring?

Yes. Aluminum branch wiring is common in older homes. We check the connections, devices and past repairs, and tell you whether a repair is needed. See our aluminum wire repair services.

Can you inspect a property before I buy it?

Yes. Call us early so we can arrange access to the panels and the property, and we will tell you what we find before you commit.

Schedule an electrical inspection

Tell us about the property and what prompted the inspection. We will confirm the scope and quote it.