Common Items I Fix from Inspection Reports
Inspectors and appraisers tend to flag the same things over and over. Here's what I fix most often:
- Missing GFCI in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor outlets
- Missing AFCI breakers in bedrooms (required since 2008 in new builds)
- Double-tapped breakers (two wires under one breaker terminal)
- Ungrounded 3-prong outlets in older homes
- Improper splices in junction boxes (wires twisted together without nuts)
- Pool, spa, and gas line bonding missing or insufficient
- Federal Pacific (FPE), Zinsco, or Challenger panels flagged for replacement
- Work done without permits — I can re-permit and re-inspect
What Sets My Work Apart
Send me the inspection report. Email or text me the inspector's report (PDF or photo of pages is fine) and I'll quote the entire fix-list as one job. You'll know the full cost before I start, and we'll know exactly what needs re-inspection.
Closing-deadline aware. Real estate closings have hard deadlines. If you're under contract and need fixes done fast, tell me when closing is. I'll prioritize the work to meet the deadline.
Re-inspection coordination. Some fixes require a follow-up inspection by the city or by your buyer's home inspector. I coordinate that and stay on the job until everything's signed off.
How a Code Correction Job Works
Most inspection-report fix-lists can be completed in one to two visits. Flow:
Report Review
I read the inspection report and identify what's actually electrical (some items inspectors flag are HVAC or plumbing — I'll tell you).
Quote
Flat-rate quote for the full list, with prioritization if you're under closing deadline.
Fix
I handle every flagged item. Visit length depends on scope.
Re-Inspection
If the city or your buyer's inspector needs to verify, I coordinate it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you turn around an inspection list?
Most lists are done within 3–7 days of getting the report. If you're under contract with a tight deadline, I'll do my best to fit you in faster — call me.
Will the buyer's inspector accept your work?
Almost always, yes. I do work to current code with permits where required. The few times something gets re-flagged, it's usually because the original inspector and I interpret the code differently — and that's solvable.
Do I need to be home for the work?
Initially yes — to walk through the report with me. After that, often no. We can arrange access for the actual fix work.
What if you find more problems than the report listed?
I'll show you what I found, give you a quote, and let you decide whether to fix it now. Nothing extra happens without your okay.
Inspection Report in Hand? Send It Over.
Flat-rate quote on the whole list. Closing-deadline aware.
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