Services available within pre-purchase & pre-sale electrical inspection
Pre-Purchase & Pre-Sale Electrical Inspection includes a defined group of related evaluation, repair, installation and coordination services. Landmark selects only the services supported by the property, equipment and approved project objective.
The written option identifies which services apply, what Landmark supplies, known access limits and any customer, utility, manufacturer or other-trade responsibility before work moves forward.
- Age and capacity.
- Visible hazards.
- Repair priorities.
- Transaction-focused written findings.
- Pre-Purchase & Pre-Sale Electrical Inspection evaluation and project-fit review.
- Existing electrical inspections & safety system and capacity review.
- Repair, correction or replacement options based on field findings.
- Code, equipment-listing and manufacturer-instruction review for the approved scope.
- Permit, inspection, utility or other-trade coordination when the project requires it.
What pre-purchase & pre-sale electrical inspection includes
Pre-Purchase & Pre-Sale Electrical Inspection addresses electrical due diligence for buyers and sellers. Landmark confirms the actual equipment, circuit, route and property conditions before finalizing the repair or installation method.
The approved proposal identifies the work Landmark supplies, the equipment or information the customer must provide, known access limits and any permit, inspection, utility or other-trade coordination required.
- Age and capacity.
- visible hazards.
- repair priorities.
- transaction-focused written findings.
When to request this service
Request an evaluation when the condition is active, when an inspection or equipment change identifies the need, or before purchasing products that depend on electrical capacity and installation conditions.
- Electrical due diligence for buyers and sellers.
- A buyer or seller needs electrical due diligence
- An insurer requests defined panel or wiring information
- A homeowner wants a broad safety review before upgrades
Safety hazards and system implications
The visible pre-purchase & pre-sale electrical inspection need may involve the source, protection, conductors, connections, grounding, controls or connected equipment. Landmark follows the relevant electrical path so the option addresses the supported condition rather than only the symptom.
Important boundary: Not a whole-home inspection or code certification.
- An inspection can identify accessible conditions but cannot certify every concealed component
- A municipal inspection, insurance decision and contractor evaluation serve different purposes
- Testing must be limited when equipment is unsafe to operate or access
- Alarm placement, interconnection, power source and end-of-life status affect household warning coverage
How Landmark approaches the work
The exact test and installation steps depend on the property, but the service process remains clear and documented.
- Define the purpose, property areas and deliverable before the visit
- Review accessible service, panels, wiring, devices and protection within scope
- Document observed conditions without overstating concealed-system conclusions
- Prioritize immediate hazards, required corrections and planned improvements
- Provide the promised written findings, photographs or forms
- Develop separate repair options when the customer requests corrective work
Scope, access and project variables
The primary included scope covers age and capacity; visible hazards; repair priorities; transaction-focused written findings. Final requirements depend on the adopted code, Michigan amendments, local authority, utility rules, listing and manufacturer instructions that apply to the actual work.
The service does not automatically include work outside this boundary: Not a whole-home inspection or code certification.
- Occupied, vacant or transaction-stage access
- Carrier, buyer, seller or municipal documentation needs
- Limits on concealed wiring and inaccessible areas
- Whether corrective work and permits are authorized separately
What to expect from the completed service
Landmark explains the supported findings and the proposed correction before additional work begins. Flat-rate options identify the approved electrical scope and known exclusions.
After approved work, the electrician tests or operates the completed portion where appropriate, reviews relevant controls or safety information and identifies any remaining responsibility that belongs to the utility, customer, manufacturer or another trade.
Codes and standards that apply
These references explain the framework for this work. The adopted code, Michigan amendments, local authority, utility rules, equipment listings and manufacturer instructions must be considered together for the actual installation.
Frequently asked questions
What is included with pre-purchase & pre-sale electrical inspection?
The typical scope includes Age and capacity; visible hazards; repair priorities; transaction-focused written findings. The actual proposal identifies the approved equipment, access, permits and property-specific work.
How do I know whether I need pre-purchase & pre-sale electrical inspection?
Electrical due diligence for buyers and sellers. An on-site evaluation confirms whether this focused service, a repair in another category or a broader system correction fits the actual condition.
Will Landmark check the existing electrical system first?
Yes. Landmark reviews the accessible source, protection, conductors, connections and equipment information relevant to the approved evaluation. Concealed or unrelated systems are not represented as inspected unless the scope includes them.
What can change the final price or method?
Existing capacity, route and access, concealed conditions, equipment specifications, permit requirements and the following service boundary can affect the option: Not a whole-home inspection or code certification.
Can I receive a price before authorizing the work?
Yes. Landmark presents a flat-rate option after evaluating the actual condition and before additional approved work begins. The $79 dispatch and evaluation charge is waived when approved work proceeds during the visit.
Technical review
Reviewed by Landmark Electric
This service information was reviewed for scope, safety context and accuracy by Landmark Electric, Inc., Michigan Electrical Contractor License #6114673. It provides general planning information; the adopted rules, local authority, utility requirements, equipment instructions and actual field conditions control each project.
What your service visit includes
Your $79 dispatch and evaluation charge covers sending an electrical professional to your property and the initial on-site evaluation. During that evaluation, the electrician examines the relevant accessible system, shows or explains the supported findings and identifies the cause when the available evidence reasonably allows. Clear, flat-rate options are presented before approved work begins, and the charge is waived when you proceed with approved work during the visit. Any special access, extended diagnosis, permit or after-hours considerations are explained before work moves forward.