Residential & Commercial

Electrical Safety Inspections

Know exactly what’s behind your walls — a thorough, licensed inspection of your entire electrical system.

Peace of Mind

Most electrical hazards don’t announce themselves. A loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a panel with a known defect can sit quietly behind a wall for years before it causes a fire. An electrical safety inspection from Unity Electrical Service gives you a clear, honest picture of your system’s condition — what’s safe, what needs attention now, and what can wait. Our licensed electricians inspect your panel, wiring, grounding, and devices against current code, then walk you through the findings in plain language, with no pressure and no scare tactics.

The Inspection

A Complete Look at Your Electrical System

Our safety inspection covers every major component of your electrical system.

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Electrical Panel & Breakers

Capacity, condition, proper breaker sizing, and signs of arcing, overheating, or corrosion.

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Hazardous Panel Brands

Identification of Federal Pacific (FPE), Zinsco, and Challenger panels with known failure risks.

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Wiring & Connections

Knob-and-tube, aluminum branch wiring, damaged insulation, unsafe splices, and DIY work.

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Grounding & Bonding

Proper grounding electrode system, bonding of metal components, and continuity.

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GFCI & AFCI Protection

Required protection in kitchens, baths, garages, exteriors, and living spaces.

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Outlets, Switches & Fixtures

Warm or scorched devices, reversed polarity, open grounds, and loose terminations.

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Service Entrance & Meter Base

Weatherhead, service conductors, and utility connection condition.

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Circuit Load & Capacity

Whether your service can safely support current and planned electrical demand.

Why Now

When a Safety Inspection Makes Sense

An inspection is worth scheduling any time the stakes are high or the system is unknown.

Buying or Selling a Home

Know what you’re taking on, or address issues before they show up in a buyer’s report.

Older Homes

Homes built before the 1980s often have undersized service, outdated wiring, or obsolete panels.

Insurance Requirements

Many carriers ask for documentation on panel type, wiring, and system condition.

Before a Remodel

Confirm your system can support new circuits, appliances, and added load.

After Storm or Water Damage

Flooding, lightning, and fallen limbs can compromise equipment in ways that aren’t visible.

Recurring Problems

Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, or warm outlets point to an underlying issue.

Newly Purchased Property

Establish a baseline before you start making changes.

Commercial Due Diligence

Tenant improvements, lease turnovers, and code compliance verification.

🚨 Warning signs that call for an inspection right away: burning smells, buzzing panels, scorch marks, outlets warm to the touch, or breakers that won't stay set.

Your Report

Clear Findings, Prioritized for You

You won’t get a stack of jargon. After the inspection, we deliver findings you can actually act on.

A written summary of everything we inspected and what we found
Issues sorted by priority — immediate hazards, code corrections, and future recommendations
Photos of problem areas so you can see exactly what we're describing
Plain-language explanations of what each issue means and why it matters
Repair estimates for anything you'd like addressed, with no obligation

If everything checks out, we’ll tell you that too. An inspection that finds nothing wrong is still a valuable result.

How It Works

Simple, Thorough, No Surprises

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Schedule

Call or book online. We’ll confirm a time and let you know how long to expect.

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Inspect

A licensed electrician walks the property, tests devices, opens the panel, and documents conditions.

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Review

We walk you through what we found, answer questions, and explain your options honestly.

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Before a Remodel

Confirm your system can support new circuits, appliances, and added load.

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After Storm or Water Damage

Flooding, lightning, and fallen limbs can compromise equipment in ways that aren’t visible.

Why Unity

Inspections You Can Trust

Our safety inspection covers every major component of your electrical system.

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

OR CCB 234553 · WA #UNITYES772PR

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Code Expertise in Both States

Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and Washington State electrical code.

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Honest Assessments

We tell you what’s actually wrong, not what’s most profitable to fix.

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Experience with Older Homes

Knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring, and obsolete panels are familiar territory.

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One Team, Start to Finish

The same company that inspects can perform the repairs, correctly and to code.

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Locally Owned

Your neighbors, not a national chain.

Reviews

What Our Customers Say

This company is everything you could expect and should and will receive. Finding any contractor who hits all the right checkpoints is very hard, But Unity did it with professionalism from start to finish. I highly recommend Unity. Five stars+. easily.

Ray H.

Oregon

I contracted Unity to install an EV charger for my employer. They were so helpful, very communicative, and did a great job. They even threw in a discount for bulk work. Will definitely be calling them again for our electrical needs in the future!

Annalisa R.

Oregon

We’ve had Brian from Unity take care of many projects for us. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Always has great project ideas and executes on that vision. They have terrific staff and will take good care of you. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Jon B.

Oregon

Common Questions

Safety Inspection FAQ

How long does an electrical safety inspection take?

Most residential inspections take a couple of hours, depending on the size and age of the home. Larger properties and commercial spaces take longer. We’ll give you an estimate when you schedule.

How often should I have my system inspected?

Every 3–5 years for newer homes, and every 1–3 years for homes over 40 years old. Also schedule one when buying a property, after major storms, or before a significant remodel.

Do I need to be home during the inspection?

It helps. We’ll need access to the panel, outlets, and any areas of concern — and being there means you can ask questions and hear the findings firsthand.

Will you pressure me into repairs?

No. We report what we find and explain your options. What you do next is entirely your call, and you’re welcome to get other opinions.

Do you inspect commercial properties?

Yes. We perform safety inspections and code compliance assessments for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and multi-tenant buildings.

Find Out What's Really Going On

Whether you’re buying an older home, planning a remodel, or you’ve simply had a nagging concern about your panel, a professional inspection replaces guesswork with answers. Contact Unity Electrical Service to schedule yours.

Serving Portland, Vancouver & surrounding communities across the Portland Metro & SW Washington.