Home Safety & Inspections

Comprehensive inspections and safety upgrades for your family’s peace of mind.
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Home Safety & Inspections

Protecting What Matters Most

Most of the time, we don’t think about our electrical system. It is hidden behind the walls, doing its job quietly. But because you can’t see it, it is hard to know when something is wearing out or needs attention.

We believe that safety shouldn’t be a guessing game. Our inspections and safety upgrades are designed to catch small issues before they turn into real problems. We check your system thoroughly so you don’t have to wonder if your wiring is up to the task.

How We Keep Your Home Secure

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Electrical Safety Inspections

If you are buying a new home, or if your current house is over 40 years old, a checkup is a smart move. We look at your panel, check for outdated wiring (like knob-and-tube), and test your outlets to ensure everything is grounded properly. We give you an honest report on the health of your home’s power.

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Smoke Detectors

These are your first line of defense, but they expire after 10 years. If yours are yellowing or chirping, it is time for a refresh. As a reliable smoke detector installer, we ensure your alarms are hardwired, interconnected, and placed in the exact right spots to meet code and keep you safe.

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Whole-Home Surge Protection

Appliances today are filled with sensitive computer chips. A lightning strike or even a small power surge from the grid can fry them in an instant. We install surge protection right at your main panel to stop spikes before they reach your expensive electronics.

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Home Safety & Inspections Experts

Why You Need a Specialist

It is tempting to rely on a general home inspector, but they often look at the surface. To really understand what is happening inside the walls, you need a specialist.

As a trusted Tacoma residential electrician, we know exactly what to look for in local homes. We know the history of the neighborhoods, the common shortcuts taken by past builders, and how to fix them correctly. We don’t invent problems just to sell you repairs; we simply tell you the truth about what we find.

FAQs

Common Safety Questions

How often should I have an electrical inspection?

If your home is less than 20 years old and you haven’t noticed any issues, you are likely fine. However, we recommend an inspection if you are purchasing a new property, installing a heavy load like an EV charging setup, or if your home is over 40 years old and hasn’t been checked in a decade.

A chirp usually means one of three things: the battery is low, the sensing chamber is dirty, or the unit has reached its expiration date. Most detectors only last 10 years. If yours are older than that, changing the battery won’t help. They need to be replaced to ensure they will actually work in an emergency.
Think of it as insurance for your appliances. Replacing a refrigerator, computer, and smart TV all at once is incredibly expensive. A panel-mounted surge protector is a one-time, relatively low-cost device that protects every outlet in your house from power spikes.

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Let’s Check Your System

Don’t wait for a breaker to trip or an outlet to spark. Let us give your home a clean bill of health so you can relax.
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Edwards and Sons Electric puts people first, delivering trusted electrical service Tacoma homeowners can rely on and feel good about.

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