Your home’s electrical system is one of its most important and least visible components. Over time, wiring ages, circuits become overloaded, and code standards evolve—meaning even a home that looks perfectly fine could have hidden electrical hazards lurking inside the walls. A professional electrical inspection from Anthony’s Home Services gives Somerset, NJ homeowners a clear, comprehensive picture of their electrical system’s current condition and helps them make informed decisions about safety and future upgrades.
Whether you’re buying a home, preparing to sell, renovating, or simply want the peace of mind that your family is protected, scheduling a professional electrical inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make. Our licensed electricians use a systematic, thorough process to evaluate every major component of your electrical system and provide you with a detailed, written report of our findings.
Who Needs an Electrical Inspection?
Many homeowners assume that an electrical inspection is only necessary when something is visibly wrong. In reality, electrical inspections are a proactive safety measure that benefits a wide range of situations. You should consider scheduling an electrical inspection if you fall into any of the following categories:
- Home Buyers: Before closing on a property, an electrical inspection can reveal hidden hazards, outdated wiring (such as knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuit wiring), and undersized panels that may require costly repairs.
- Home Sellers: A pre-listing inspection lets you address any electrical issues before they surface during the buyer’s inspection, protecting your selling price and avoiding last-minute negotiations.
- Owners of Older Homes: Homes built before 1980 may have wiring that does not meet modern safety standards and should be inspected periodically to ensure continued safe operation.
- After Major Renovations or Additions: If you’ve added a room, a garage, or a large appliance, your electrical system may need to be re-evaluated to ensure it can safely handle the increased demand.
- After Purchasing a Fixer-Upper: Properties that have had DIY electrical work done may have serious safety issues that only a licensed electrician can properly identify and correct.
What Our Electrical Inspections Cover
A comprehensive electrical inspection by Anthony’s Home Services covers every major system from the point of entry to the individual outlets throughout your home. Our licensed electricians examine your system methodically and look for both safety hazards and opportunities for improvement. Our inspection process includes:
- Service Entrance and Main Panel: We examine the condition of your main electrical panel, check for proper amperage, assess the condition of breakers, and look for any signs of overloading, corrosion, or improper wiring.
- Branch Circuits and Wiring: We inspect the accessible wiring throughout your home for signs of damage, improper splicing, or use of outdated materials such as aluminum wiring or cloth-insulated cable.
- Grounding and Bonding: Proper grounding is essential for safety. We verify that your system is correctly grounded and bonded according to current NEC requirements.
- GFCI and AFCI Protection: We test all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets in required locations and verify the presence of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection where required by code.
- Outlets, Switches, and Fixtures: We test representative outlets and switches throughout the home to ensure they are wired correctly and functioning properly.
