Electrical Safety Inspection Service
Inspect electrical systems for safety, code compliance, and hazards
Overview
Electrical inspectors generate $100,000-$700,000 annually with 80-90% margins.
In 2025, electrical safety prevents fires and electrocution.
Revenue from electrical safety inspections ($200-$1,500), electrical code compliance inspections ($300-$2,500), thermographic electrical inspections ($400-$3,000), electrical system assessments ($500-$5,000), arc flash hazard analysis, and electrical safety audits for insurance.
Successful inspectors have electrical expertise and licensing, understand NEC and electrical codes, identify electrical hazards and violations, use thermal imaging to detect issues, and provide code compliance documentation.
Commercial buildings, manufacturers, and homeowners as clients.
Marketing through electrical contractors (independent inspections), insurance companies, property managers, infrared inspection capabilities, and electrical code expertise.
Required Skills
- Electrical Systems
- NEC Codes
- Electrical Hazards
- Infrared Thermography
- Arc Flash Analysis
- Code Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Critical for electrical safety
- Infrared inspections command premium fees
- Insurance companies require inspections
- Multiple electrical inspection services
- Help prevent electrical fires
Cons
- Need electrical license or expertise
- Infrared equipment expensive
- Liability for missed electrical hazards
- Working with live electrical systems
- Competition from electricians offering inspections
How to Get Started
- Build electrical expertise and obtain license
- Learn NEC and electrical codes
- Invest in infrared thermal imaging equipment
- Market to commercial buildings and insurers
- Conduct electrical safety inspections
- Use infrared to detect electrical issues
- Provide inspection reports and recommendations
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