Electrical Safety Inspection
ESA-compliant electrical safety inspections for home sales, insurance, and peace of mind.
Overview
An Electrical Safety Authority inspection documents that your home’s electrical system, panel, wiring, grounding, and outlets, meets Ontario’s electrical safety code. We provide these inspections for home sales, insurance requirements, older homes with an unknown electrical history, and after any unpermitted work a previous owner may have done. You get a clear findings report and, where an ESA certificate is needed, we handle the permit and inspection process.
- Full panel, wiring & grounding assessment
- Written findings report
- ESA permit & certificate handled for you
We provide electrical safety inspection across Toronto and the GTA. Have a question first? Contact us or read more about our team.
Why It Matters
Electrical safety inspections come up in a few specific situations, and knowing which one you’re in changes what we’re actually checking for. Insurers increasingly request one for older homes, homes with an older panel brand, or before renewing coverage after a claim. Real estate lawyers and buyers request one during a sale, especially if past renovations weren’t permitted or the home’s electrical history is unclear. And some homeowners simply want documented peace of mind after buying a resale home. In every case, the inspection covers the same ground: panel condition and capacity, wiring type and condition, grounding and bonding, and outlet and circuit safety, with a written report you can actually use.
How Electrical Safety Inspection Works
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Book an inspection
We schedule a visit at a time that works for your closing date, insurance deadline, or personal timeline.
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On-site assessment
We inspect the panel, wiring, grounding, and outlets throughout the property, checking against current Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements.
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Findings report
You receive a clear, written report of what we found, including anything that needs correction.
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Documentation & corrections
Where an ESA certificate is required, we pull the permit and complete any necessary corrective work, then schedule the ESA inspection.
What Affects the Cost
Cost depends on the size and age of the home, whether the inspection covers the full property or a specific system, and whether corrective work is needed and bundled into the same visit.
Where We Provide Electrical Safety Inspection
We install and repair electrical safety inspection for homes and businesses throughout the GTA. Pick your city for local details and to request a free quote:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why would my insurance company ask for an electrical safety inspection?
- Insurers often request one for older homes, homes with an older panel brand like Federal Pacific or Zinsco, homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, or before renewing coverage after a claim.
- Do I need an inspection before selling my home?
- It’s not always required, but it’s increasingly requested by buyers or their lawyers, especially if past electrical work wasn’t permitted or the home’s history is unclear. Having one done ahead of listing can prevent delays during closing.
- What does an electrical safety inspection actually check?
- We assess the panel’s condition and capacity, the type and condition of the home’s wiring, grounding and bonding, and the safety of outlets and circuits throughout the property.
- What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
- We give you a clear written report of any deficiencies and a quote to correct them. You’re never obligated to have us do the corrective work, though we’re happy to.
- Will I get an official ESA certificate?
- Where a certificate is needed, we pull the ESA permit and schedule the inspection ourselves so you receive an official certificate of inspection.
- How long does an electrical safety inspection take?
- Most residential inspections are completed in a couple of hours, with the written report following shortly after.
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