What Is Included in a Comprehensive Electrical Safety Inspection?

A comprehensive electrical safety inspection includes a full review of your main panel, protection devices, wiring, and grounding to verify safety and current code compliance. Most findings are minor—aging breakers, weak GFCI coverage, or loose connections—and you’ll receive a written report with clear repair or replacement options. We use the same thorough checklist for homes around Franktown as we do across the Denver metro. One thing we often see in the field is a loose neutral that causes random dimming or flicker under load. We flag urgent hazards, note items to monitor, and advise when a panel upgrade is smarter than piecemeal fixes.

Typical checklist items include:

• Inspect main panel and disconnect for corrosion, damaged breakers, and loose conductors.
• Test GFCI and arc-fault breakers and confirm required locations meet code.
• Verify grounding/bonding and that AC and furnace have required GFCI or disconnects.
• Test outlets, switches, and lighting; confirm receptacles are secure and properly grounded.

If you smell burning, see scorch marks, or hear buzzing at the panel, shut off the main breaker and call a licensed electrician. <br/> Updated: 2026-03-12 <br/> Need help in Franktown, CO? Call (720) 740-0350 or book online. “Austin did an electrical inspection and did additional work that was needed immediately.” — Winter R.