Electrical Inspections Services

Electrical Inspections for Homes and Commercial Properties

Most property inspectors spend a few minutes on the electrical system as part of a much bigger checklist. At TruBlu Services, electrical is the entire inspection, and it's performed by a licensed electrical contractor. We inspect residential and commercial properties across Buckhead, Snellville, and the greater Atlanta area. We use thermal imaging to find problems a visual check can miss, then give you clear answers on what needs attention and why.

Call (404) 372-1916 or schedule your electrical inspection.

Why Have a Licensed Electrician Inspect Your Property?

General inspectors cover dozens of systems in one visit, from the roof to the foundation. They're trained to flag obvious issues, not to diagnose electrical problems. When a general report says "recommend evaluation by a licensed electrician," that's where we come in. We can also be your first call and skip that step entirely.

Most inspectors aren't licensed electricians. Ours is. That means you get:

• A licensed electrical contractor who knows code and how electrical systems actually fail
• A Level 1 Certified Thermographer who scans for heat patterns that signal hidden problems
• Honest answers on what's urgent, what can wait, and what it takes to fix it
• Electrical repair available from the same team, so there's no second company to track down
• A fully insured company serving metro Atlanta since 2017

When to Get an Electrical Inspection

An electrical inspection makes sense any time you need to know the true condition of a property's electrical system. Common reasons include:

• You're buying a home or commercial property and want answers before closing
• Your general inspector recommended further evaluation of the electrical system
• The home is older, or has been flipped or renovated
• You're seeing flickering lights, tripping breakers, warm outlets, or burning smells
• You're planning a major addition like an EV charger or backup generator
• You manage a commercial building and want to catch problems before they cause downtime

Pre-Purchase Electrical Inspections for Home Buyers

A general home inspection is a good start, but it rarely gives you the full picture on electrical. Renovated and flipped homes can be especially tricky, because fresh finishes can hide old or improperly installed wiring. If you're under contract, an electrical inspection during your due diligence period can uncover costly problems while you still have time to negotiate.

If your inspection turns up an outdated or unsafe panel, we can walk you through electrical panel repair or a full electrical panel upgrade. Larger repairs can often be spread out with flexible financing.

Common Electrical Problems We Find

These are the kinds of issues that often slip past a general inspection:

• Outdated or recalled panels, including brands with known safety concerns
• Double-tapped breakers and overloaded circuits
• Loose or overheating connections, often visible only on a thermal scan
• DIY or unpermitted wiring from past renovations
• Missing GFCI or AFCI protection in required areas
• Improper grounding and bonding
• Aluminum branch wiring or aging wiring in older homes
• Undersized electrical service for today's power demands

Commercial Electrical Inspections

We inspect commercial properties with the same electrical-first approach, from retail and office space to factories and warehouses. Commercial systems carry heavier loads and more equipment, so small issues can turn into shutdowns fast. Our infrared thermal inspections catch early signs of motor and electrical failure, helping you avoid expensive downtime.

A commercial inspection is especially valuable when you're buying a building, taking over a lease, or planning tenant build-outs. Findings can feed directly into a commercial electrical preventative maintenance plan, so problems get fixed on your schedule instead of during an emergency. If energy costs are also a concern, ask about our power consumption evaluation.

What Our Electrical Inspection Covers

Our inspection focuses entirely on your property's electrical system, including:

• Main electrical service and service entrance
• Electrical panel(s) and subpanels
• Breakers and overcurrent protection
• Wiring and connections
• Outlets, switches, and GFCI/AFCI protection
• Grounding and bonding
• Thermal scan for overheating components using Fluke thermal imagers

How the Inspection Works

1. Schedule your inspection. Call (404) 372-1916 or book online. For home purchases, let us know your due diligence deadline.
2. On-site inspection. A licensed electrical contractor inspects the full electrical system and scans key components with a thermal imager.
3. Findings explained. We walk you through what we found in plain language, including what's urgent and what can wait. 
4. Repair options. If repairs are needed, we can provide a quote and handle the work ourselves.

For Real Estate Agents

When your client's general inspection flags electrical concerns, you need a qualified answer before the due diligence clock runs out. TruBlu gives buyers and sellers a licensed electrician's assessment, so negotiations are based on facts instead of guesses. Call (404) 372-1916 to schedule an inspection for your client.

Planning Upgrades? Start With an Inspection

Adding an EV charger, a generator, or new lighting puts new demands on your electrical system. An inspection confirms your panel and wiring can handle the load before you invest, and it prevents surprises halfway through the project.

Meet Your Inspector: Neville Reid

Neville Reid is a licensed electrical contractor and a Level 1 Certified Thermographer through the Professional Infrared Training Institute (PITI). His 60-hour certification course meets the training recommendations of ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189. Neville has performed commercial thermal inspections since 2019, and his work is backed by TruBlu's 15+ years of combined residential, commercial, and industrial experience. Learn more about TruBlu.

Schedule Your Electrical Inspection

Buying, selling, or managing a property? Know exactly what's behind the walls before it costs you. Call (404) 372-1916 available 24/7, or contact us online.