A professional electrical inspection gives you a complete picture of your home’s electrical safety, capacity, and code compliance. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, planning a renovation, experiencing electrical issues, or simply want peace of mind, an inspection from a licensed electrician identifies hidden hazards, outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, and code violations before they become dangerous or costly problems. McClintock Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical provides thorough whole-home electrical inspections for homeowners throughout Charlotte, Matthews, and surrounding communities. Our licensed electricians ( NC Electrical License #22965-L, SC License #112469 – Electrical Classification EL4) evaluate every accessible component of your home’s electrical system and provide a detailed written report with findings and professional recommendations.
What's Included in Our Electrical Inspection?
- Electrical panel inspection — We examine your main panel and sub-panels for proper sizing, breaker condition, bus bar integrity, corrosion, overheating, and code compliance
- Circuit and load review — We evaluate your home’s circuit layout and electrical load to identify overloaded, improperly wired, or unbalanced circuits
- Wiring safety check — We inspect accessible wiring for damage, deterioration, improper splices, and outdated materials (such as knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring)
- GFCI and AFCI protection check — We verify that ground fault and arc fault protection devices are installed where required by code and functioning properly
- Outlet and switch inspection — We test outlets and switches for proper grounding, polarity, and safe operation
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detector review — We verify age, placement, code compliance, and replace backup batteries where applicable
- Grounding and bonding verification — We confirm proper grounding of your electrical system and bonding of gas piping and cold-water lines
- General electrical condition assessment — We look for signs of wear, amateur work, unpermitted modifications, and potential fire hazards throughout your home
- Written report with recommendations — You receive a detailed report documenting our findings, any safety concerns, code violations, and recommended repairs or upgrades.
Why Choose McClintock?
- Fully licensed NC Electrical License #22965-L, SC License #112469 – Electrical Classification EL4
- Thorough inspection with detailed written report
- Upfront, transparent pricing — no hidden fees
- Over 3,650 Google reviews with a 5-star rating
- A+ BBB rated since 2003
- All work performed to current NC electrical codes
When Should You Schedule an Electrical Inspection?
We recommend a professional electrical inspection in the following situations:
- Buying a home — A pre-purchase electrical inspection reveals hidden issues that a standard home inspection may miss, giving you negotiating power and peace of mind
- Selling a home — A pre-listing inspection demonstrates that your home’s electrical system is safe and up to code, building buyer confidence
- Your home is 25+ years old — Older homes may have outdated panels, obsolete wiring, or code violations that pose safety risks
- You’re planning a renovation — Before adding rooms, upgrading kitchens, or finishing basements, an inspection ensures your electrical system can handle the additional load
- You’re experiencing electrical problems — Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, buzzing sounds, or warm outlets are all reasons to have your system professionally evaluated
- After a major weather event — Lightning strikes, flooding, and severe storms can damage electrical systems in ways that aren’t immediately visible
- Insurance requirements — Some insurance companies require electrical inspections for older homes or policy renewals
- Adding major equipment — Before installing an EV charger, hot tub, generator, or additional HVAC system, an inspection confirms your panel and wiring can support it
Save with Our Electrical Comfort Club Plan
Our Electrical Comfort Club Plan includes an annual whole-home electrical inspection as part of a comprehensive protection package — with panel inspection, wiring check, GFCI/AFCI testing, smoke and CO detector review, written safety report, and 10% discount on all repairs with priority scheduling. It’s the best way to keep your electrical system safe year after year.
We Service the Greater Charlotte NC Area Including:
- All of Charlotte, NC
- Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail, NC
- Weddington, Waxhaw, Marvin and Wesley Chapel, NC
- Lake Wylie and Pineville, NC
- Upstate SC including Tega Cay, Fort Mill and Indian Land
- Belmont and Mt Holly, NC
- Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville, NC
- Harrisburg, Concord and Kannapolis, NC
