Whole Home Health:
- Deep Dive: Removing panel covers to check for loose connections.
- Peace of Mind: Testing grounding, GFCI trips, and smoke alarms.
Safety, Code Compliance & Insurance Audits
Safety & Compliance
Selling a home? Renting it out? We provide the official inspections and compliance work required by real estate agents, city inspectors, and insurance carriers. We specialize in Truth-in-Housing repairs.
Closing Smoothly:
- Buyers: Specialized audit to identify expensive issues before you sign.
- Sellers: Fixing code violations before listing to ensure a smooth sale.
Get Covered:
- Issue: Carriers non-renewing homes with fuses or Knob & Tube.
- Fix: Official "Letter of Compliance" after inspection/repair.
Landlord Compliance:
- Cities: Electrical repairs for Morris, Willmar, Marshall licenses.
- Safety: Verifying Smoke Detectors & GFCI compliance.
Unpermitted Work:
- Situation: Fixing DIY basements done without permits.
- Remedy: Auditing, correcting, and filing affidavits with state inspectors.
Heart of the Home:
- Check: Bus bar corrosion and breaker seating.
- Thermal: Scanning for hotspots that indicate failure.
Life Safety:
- Code: 10-year sealed battery units hardwired.
- Location: One in every bedroom and on every level.
Electronics Defense:
- Whole-Home: Stopping spikes at the main panel.
- Coverage: Protecting appliances, TVs, and computers.
Schedule a Compliance Audit
Need an inspection letter for your insurance? We can help.
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