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Electrical Inspections

Ensuring Code Compliance & Safety Standards

Mister Sparky® holds ourselves to the strictest standards, including compliance with all local and national codes dictated by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Our standards ensure our customers' homes are as safe and as reliable as possible, and also protects their investment: by complying with the NEC, our electricians make sure homeowners can sell their homes with minimal trouble.

For homeowners who are buying, selling, or considering a new home, electrical inspections are crucial to a.) understanding what you're getting into, and b.) ensuring a home is safe. Even newly-remodeled homes might have neglected electrical systems with aging components, outdated design, and other problems that range from inconvenient to dangerous.

It's also worth noting that older homes might not be up to the most recent codes, as the NEC is constantly improving and iterating. Even if a home is up to code, it may not be suited for the demanding power needs of the average family. With several laptops, smartphones, screens, and other devices for each family member, having reliable power everywhere in the house is vital—an inspection lets you know what you're working with.

Local jurisdictions and code enforcement boards inspect for compliance with the minimum standards, as set forth in code. The extensively trained and licensed technicians at Mister Sparky electrical comply with all local and state codes. Our techs are specifically trained to flag and take corrective action to keep your property and family safe.

Some electric code violation guidelines include:

Bathrooms

GFCI receptacles are required in bathrooms.
There must be a receptacle within 3 feet of the outside edge of the sink basin.
No receptacles face-up on countertops.

To avoid critical overloading on receptacles where high wattage power devices like hair dryers could be in use, there must be at least one separate 20 amp. branch circuit.

General Rooms

There should be wall receptacles every 12 feet.
Receptacles should be on any wall space that is more than 24 inches wide.
Hallways more than 10 feet in length must have at least one receptacle.

Kitchens

All countertops receptacles must be GFCI (ground fault current interrupter).
There can be no receptacles more than 20 inches above countertops (Exceptions are for the physically handicapped and for islands or peninsulas where this is not possible).
There should be receptacles above all countertops that are 12 inches or wider.
No face-up receptacles.
At least one receptacle should be located on islands or peninsulas.

Electrical Safety Inspections Can Prevent Electrical Fires & Electrocution Risks

Outdated wiring is one of the most common problems found in older homes. Fires can start when wires fray or when breaker boxes can’t handle the demands placed upon them. When these things occur, heat transfer to surrounding objects can cause them to smoke or ignite. Arcing is an even more dangerous possibility where the electrical current jumps across connections instead of moving through a circuit. This is essentially a form of lightning and the risk of fire or electric shock is very real. Ungrounded plugs and faulty outlets are also causes of home fires. The best way to stop fires and electrocution from happening is to have your home electric system inspected by a pro.

Experienced Electrical Safety Inspectors for New Homes & Renovation Projects

Protect your investment and avoid surprises by getting an electrical inspection for your new home or renovation. Mister Sparky provides comprehensive inspections to uncover hidden electrical risks. We can also help you determine how new appliances will affect your home if you are making upgrades. If you are adding a new water heater system, extra refrigerators, an outdoor oven, or more space heaters, these will all make heavy demands on your home’s wiring and breakers.

If you need to upgrade your box or add a new subpanel, we can advise you on next steps. If you are unsure about the state of your system, our team can tell you the exact condition of your home’s outlets, wiring, breakers, grounding, and insulation.

Electrical Home Inspection

Inspections are quick and remarkably affordable. By making sure you have a thorough electrical inspection completed by a qualified Mister Sparky electrician before buying, selling, or remodeling a home, you can help ensure your home's electrical system operates at the highest level of safety possible. Our trained technicians can provide whole house rewiring and evaluation of your circuits to ensure compliance to code and the safe delivery of electrical current within your home.

Call (352) 320-2377 to schedule an electrical inspection today!

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Florence

I 100% Recommend Mr. Sparky's I am a repeat Customer!! Mr. Sparky's, hands down, is the "go to company" for all your electrical needs. I used Mr. Sparky's Clearwater last year for some new ceiling fan installations for the sale of my townhouse in Clearwater. They were so awesome that when my my electrical panel in the new condo I purchased was smoldering, melting/burning I knew right away I was calling Mr. Sparky Ocala. Mr. Sparky has 100 locations all with "world class customer service!!" I can say this with confidence as I have now used both, Clearwater and Ocala Florida locations. When I called the company the beginning of January due to this electrical challenge I was experiencing, at 8:10 pm mind you, Ron, the same customer service person that had answered my call last year, answered the phone. I was so thankful to speak to Ron at that late hour of the evening, I reflected with him how thankful I was, as I remembered him from last year. Ron, again, listened to my challenges, never interupting me, let me get it all out, I was nervous because of the nature of the electrical panel smoldering and Ron made me feel at ease.He made me feel like I mattered and my issues/challenges were important. This kind of customer service is rear in these days and times we are living in. I am an ole soul and appreciate kindness, it goes along way with me. Ron got me an appoitment for 9:00 am the next day!! Praise God for this appointment! Scott came out the next morning to assess the electrical issues. My electrical breakers were melted, one was so bad there was a huge hole in it. Thank God I was home, heard the noise in the panel and shut off the circuit breaker to my washing machine and Mr. Sparky's could come out the next morning. After going over all the details for the new electrical panel, surge protection and arching and also talking about my smoke detectors, I agreed to move forward with the needed work. Scott called Dan, the electrican with the company that would perform the work. Dan picked up the needed supplies and headed over. Scott said they call Dan "Picasso" because electrical panel installation is his expertise. Let me just say, Dan lives up to this name!! His work is impeccable!! I like to learn so I ask alot of quesitons and Dan and Scott both took the time to answer every single question I had, making me feel very comfortable that Mr. Sparky's was in my home performing the extensive needed electrical repairs to my electrical panel with full surge protection/arching/grounding outlet/smoke dectors and the needed 1-Phase, 60A, 240V non-fused disconnect for equipment requiring dedicated electrical protection for my HVAC. So in short, a huge thank you to Ron, Scott Hawkesworth, Daniell DeCamp and manager Issac for taking care of me in this dire time. I can't stress enough the importance of proper electrical panel maintence. I have only owned this condo for 6 months and unfortunately the previous owner(s) did not keep this electrical panel maintained. Thank you again for exceptional service five stars!!! Florence

Synnie Patterson

Daniel DeCamp did the most amazing, dedicated work getting my breaker box replaced, as well as installing my EV charger! He went above and beyond and did an absolutely perfect job, toiling for hours beyond imaginable. I demand this man get praise and a bonus for how long he spent making sure that our home was in better condition than he first found it, as well as being extremely respectful and thoughtful of my time and comfort while our lights were out. It's criminal that when I went to review him, his name wasn't on the list for Mister Sparky of Ocala! He deserves the world!!!

Exceptional Urgent Care

Benny Rivera came in to our office to help us replace our emergency lights and other electrical issues. He is very professional and efficient with the job. Very courteous and mindful especially because we were seeing patients. Would not hesitate to call him again!

Roger Whitehouse

Dan was prompt, polite and professional! We could not believe the hours he stayed and worked from5:00pm till 11:20pm!

liinkdead

Benny Rivera was fantastic and very professional. He was pleasent to be around and got the job done and it looks and works great. The staff answering the phone were pleasent and helpful. They got Benny out there same to start working on the issue.

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