Electrical inspection: why is it essential?

Electrical inspection for old houses

Older homes have a certain charm that makes them very popular with millennial couples, and all those who dream of owning a charming old house. If you are living in an aging home or you have just bought, you need to be aware that the electrical system is usually as old as the construction, meanwhile, needs to be worthy of 21st-century technology. We recommend to do an electrical inspection of the home. These precautions are very important for the safety of the inhabitant but also for the preservation of the house.

For reassurance, it is necessary to contact a professional electrician for an electrical inspection. This electrician will take care of controlling and regulating the whole electrical system of your house. This means that he will take the time to check in detail all the things necessary for the proper functioning of the house, from the electrical panel to the sockets installed in the different rooms. Depending on the result, he will advise you to modify or change certain things to comply with the electricity standard in place.

When to rebuild your electrical system?

There are two ways to answer this question. It is appropriate to redo your electrical installation when your installation is obsolete or when it no longer complies with the current standard.

The installation is obsolete

Many old electrical installations were designed to support only a small number of electrical and electronic devices. Nowadays, installations have many devices. When the installation is worn out, your devices overheat, breakdowns are more frequent, the plugs are burning, some devices break down and others turn off without reason. This is why it is important to redo the installation when these types of problems occur

The installation does not comply with current standards

Any professional electrician uses certain standards as a reference. These standards are constantly evolving and changing over time. The purpose of these changes is to be able to meet the new requirements brought by the renewal of our electrical needs. Having a compliant electrical installation is essential for daily safety, but also to protect yourself in case of disaster. Indeed, your insurance will not cover you in case of an incident if your installation does not respect the standards in force and if the update is not carried out by a professional electrician.

Why your home need a new electrical installation ?

When you have an old property, the installation is in most cases worn out in its entirety. Trying to renovate is very expensive and inefficient. It is preferable to opt for a complete rewiring and a total refurbishment. In general, the installation is rewired for safety and functionality. As far as safety is concerned, it is important to know that old installations are more fragile and thinner. The risks of electrocution and fire are more frequent than in new homes. For functionality, we all agree that the need for appliances is greater than before. Most of the old facilities do not support our new needs and do not have the capacity to use our modern equipment.

What happens during an electrical inspection

When a licensed electrician inspects a home, he or she will check a variety of items. The electrician will assess and treat electrocution hazards. The job will also include a thorough inspection of all lighting and safety systems. If the home has a smoke detection system, it will also be tested along with all external electrical systems. Once the inspection is complete, a detailed report of all the malfunctions in order of priority will be available to the homeowner. And that’s it, the job is done and everything is back to normal !

If your home needs new electrical installations do not hesitate to call us! We will be more than glad to keep your home safe.

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