Protect your Orlando home with a comprehensive electrical safety inspection from Spectrum Electric. Uncover hidden fire hazards and meet insurance requirements with a 4-point inspection designed for Central Florida's older homes.
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Many homes in neighborhoods like Colonialtown, Delaney Park, and Conway were built between the 1950s and 1980s, meaning their electrical systems are now 40 to 70 years old. While your outlets might look fine on the outside, wires behind the walls often degrade over decades of Florida heat and humidity. A professional electrical inspection looks past the surface to find dangerous issues like outdated aluminum wiring or overloaded circuits before they cause a fire or leave you without power.
A general home inspector looks at everything, but they're not electricians. Spectrum Electric digs deeper to find specific hazards that general inspections miss, ensuring you don't buy a money pit.
If your home is over 30 years old, your insurance carrier will likely require a "4-Point Inspection" before issuing a policy. We provide the certified documentation insurers need to prove your system is safe.
Nothing kills a real estate deal faster than a surprise electrical failure during the buyer's inspection. We help you identify and fix issues early so you can list your home with confidence.
We recommend a full safety assessment every 10 years. Standards change, and what was code-compliant in 1990 might be considered a safety hazard today.
We check every accessible component of your electrical system to ensure it can handle modern power demands safely:
We check for corrosion, double-tapped breakers, and proper capacity. The panel is the heart of your system.
We look for cloth-covered wiring or aluminum branch wiring. These older materials are known fire risks and often require home rewiring to make the property insurable.
We test that your home is properly grounded to the earth. Proper grounding protects your expensive electronics from dangerous electrical surges during our frequent lightning storms.
We verify that outlets in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms trip correctly. These devices prevent fatal electrical shocks.
We check placement and expiration dates. Detectors over 10 years old may not function during a fire.
You receive a detailed, easy-to-read document that categorizes every finding by urgency:
Immediate threats to life or property, such as exposed wires or arcing breakers.
Areas where your home doesn't meet current standards but may not be an immediate danger.
Suggestions to improve efficiency or convenience, like adding outlets or upgrading lighting.
Clear documentation of every issue found.
If we find issues that need fixing, we offer 10% off the labor cost if you choose Spectrum Electric to complete the recommended repairs.
If your home was built between 1950 and 1980, it might have a Federal Pacific Electric (Stab-Lok) or Zinsco panel. These brands have a high failure rate where breakers fail to trip during a surge, leading to fires. Most Florida insurers will not write a policy for a home with these panels. If you have one, you likely need a full panel replacement immediately.
Used heavily in the late 60s and early 70s, aluminum wiring expands and contracts differently than copper, leading to loose connections and overheating. We check specifically for this in homes built during that era.
Older homes often lack GFCI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages. This is a common code violation that is relatively easy and affordable to fix.
Get clear answers to common questions about electrical inspections, including what’s evaluated, when inspections are required, and how they help ensure safety, code compliance, and peace of mind.
Still have questions?Spectrum Electric (License #EC13008455) serves homeowners across the Greater Orlando area and surrounding communities.
Don't wait for a flickering light to turn into a fire. Book your comprehensive electrical inspection today and get peace of mind knowing your home is safe.