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Many home insurers ask about electrical systems during application or renewal, and some require inspection documentation before providing coverage, especially for older homes or those with specific concerns. Here is what to expect, from the licensed electricians at EZSMART, serving Toronto and the GTA.
Insurers use electrical status to assess fire risk, since electrical issues are a documented contributor to home fires. Homes with modern, up-to-code electrical present lower fire risk than homes with known problem components, and insurers price and structure coverage accordingly.
If your insurer requests an inspection, a licensed electrician can perform one and provide documentation. This is not the same as an ESA inspection, which happens after specific electrical work. An insurance-purpose inspection assesses the overall electrical system\’s current condition. Work should follow Electrical Safety Authority standards.
How often do insurers require electrical inspections?
Not typically annually. More commonly at policy inception, at renewal for specific concerns, or when specific triggers apply.
What if the inspection reveals problems?
You have the opportunity to address them, and demonstrating that they have been fixed often restores coverage or reduces premiums.
Is an inspection for insurance the same as a home sale inspection?
Not exactly. A sale inspection is broader, while an insurance inspection focuses specifically on electrical.
Need an electrical inspection for insurance purposes? EZSMART provides licensed electrical inspections and documentation across Toronto and the GTA. Call 416-838-9006, and see what our customers say on our Google reviews page.
Electrician Since 2008 Journeyman Electrician Designated Master Electrician at EZSMART Corp
