Call 844-335-0814 and our service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician who handles electrical code corrections.
Common items on a correction list
- Missing GFCI or AFCI protection
- Open junction boxes or exposed splices
- Double tapped breakers or mismatched breaker brands
- Missing or incorrect grounding and bonding
- Unlabeled circuits in the panel
- Wiring added without a permit, such as garage or attic circuits
Working from an inspection report
Bring the correction notice, inspection report or buyer's list when you call. The electrician will review each item, confirm which are code requirements and which are recommendations, and price the work item by item so you can decide what to do now and what can wait.
For work done without a permit, the fix may involve opening walls so an inspector can see the wiring, then permitting the corrections.
How code corrections are completed
- Call 844-335-0814 and tell us what the report or inspector flagged.
- We connect you with an independent electrician who does correction work.
- The electrician reviews each item on site and gives you an itemized quote.
- Corrections are made, and a permit is pulled or reopened where needed.
- The work is reinspected or documented for your buyer, lender or insurer.
Corrections during a home sale
Escrow timelines are tight, so call as soon as the report arrives. An itemized quote helps buyers and sellers negotiate repairs or credits, and completed permits give the buyer confidence that the work was done right.
Make sure whoever performs the corrections holds an active license; you can confirm it on the CSLB license check.
When previous owners did their own wiring
Many correction lists trace back to work a previous owner did without a permit: a garage circuit run with extension cord wire, an outlet added in an attic, a light fixture spliced without a box. These items are easy to miss until an inspector or buyer looks closely.
The electrician will identify which items are hazards that need immediate attention and which can be scheduled. If walls or ceilings need to be opened for inspection, ask for a plan that keeps openings small and in places that are easy to patch.
Keep copies of finaled permits and invoices with your home records for future buyers.
Questions about Electrical Code Corrections
Do all items on a home inspection report have to be fixed?
Not always. Some are safety requirements and others are suggestions. The electrician can help you tell them apart.
Can unpermitted electrical work be permitted after the fact?
Often yes, though the inspector may need to see the wiring, which can mean opening walls or ceilings.