Common Code Problems We Fix
Most corrections fall into a handful of categories:
- Missing GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, and outdoors
- Open junction boxes and exposed splices
- Double-tapped breakers and overloaded panels
- Ungrounded outlets and missing bonding
- Missing or non-interconnected smoke detectors
- Knob-and-tube and amateur wiring
- Improperly sized breakers protecting smaller wire
Working From Your Inspection Report
Send us the inspection report or violation notice and we'll review each item, confirm what's required, and give you a clear scope. Real estate timelines are tight, so we prioritize getting corrections done and documented before settlement.
For landlords, we can bring rental units into compliance ahead of licensing inspections. We can also correct items between tenants, which keeps the work simple and the unit rentable.
When the Report Goes Beyond the List
Inspection reports sometimes uncover wiring that isn't on the list — a splice hidden behind a wall, a panel that doesn't match its breakers, or cable run through unapproved paths. When we open something up and find more than the report described, we document it with photos and explain the options before expanding the scope.
You approve any change to the plan in writing before we proceed. That keeps the job predictable for buyers, sellers, and agents working against a closing date.
Done Right the First Time
We pull permits where required and stay with the job through re-inspection. A correction that passes once and stays corrected is worth far more than a quick patch that fails the next inspection.
After the work, you receive documentation of what was corrected — useful for the buyer, the lender, the tenant, or your own records. Call (202) 521-4835 to get your property up to code.
Corrections We Can Often Finish in One Visit
Many code items are same-day work once we know they’re coming: adding GFCI protection, closing open junction boxes, correcting double-tapped breakers, and grounding upgrades at accessible locations. That’s why we ask for the inspection report before scheduling — knowing the list lets us arrive with the right parts on the truck.
Larger items, like replacing knob-and-tube runs or upgrading a panel, take planning and permits. When a report mixes both, we separate them for you: quick corrections first, then a scheduled plan for the bigger work. Buyers and sellers both appreciate knowing which is which before the closing clock runs out.
Most correction projects also produce paperwork you’ll want to keep: the permit, the inspection sign-off, and a summary of what was corrected. Sellers use that package to answer buyer questions at settlement; owners use it as a record of what was brought up to code and when. If your county requires a re-inspection, we schedule it and stay with the job until it passes — a correction isn’t finished until the inspector says so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work directly from my home inspection report?
Yes. We review each electrical item on the report and quote the corrections.
Do you help landlords with rental inspections?
Yes. We correct electrical issues in rental units to help owners prepare for licensing inspections.
Is knob-and-tube wiring a code violation?
It's often flagged by inspectors and insurers. Replacement is usually recommended, and we can evaluate your situation.
Can you meet a short closing deadline?
Often, yes. Send the report and the timeline and we'll tell you immediately what's realistic.
Do corrections require permits?
Where the jurisdiction requires them, yes. We handle the permit and the re-inspection so the work is officially closed out.