Electrical Safety Inspection · Shreveport, LA
Electrical Safety Inspection in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport's Highland, Fairfield and South Highlands neighborhoods hold many homes from the early 1900s to the 1940s, and an inspection before buying commonly finds knob-and-tube, cloth wiring, ungrounded outlets and small services. Raised homes should have crawl space wiring checked for moisture and pests.
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- Independent, licensed electricians
- Serving Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor and more
What's different about electrical safety inspection in Shreveport
Mid-century homes may have panels electricians suggest replacing. After the February 2021 ice storm, service masts and meter bases deserve a look. Ask for a written report with photos. Repairs need permits from the city's permits and inspections office, and SWEPCO handles service changes.
Older homes may have original wiring and small services, and mid-century homes often have full panels with little room for new circuits. Air conditioning runs for much of the year, stressing older circuits.
Weather and the utility in Shreveport
Shreveport summers are long and hot, with air conditioning running from spring into fall, and spring brings severe thunderstorms, hail and tornado risk. Winter is usually mild, but the February 2021 winter storm brought rare extended cold and outages to northwest Louisiana. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) serves Shreveport and handles meters, service drops and reconnection. Frequent lightning makes surge damage to AC equipment and electronics a common complaint.
- Permits in Shreveport
- Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors.
- Electric utility
- SWEPCO
- Where we connect you
- 35 ZIP codes in Shreveport, including Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Fairfield, Querbes, Southern Hills
Signs it's time to call
- Buying or selling a home over 30 years old
- Insurance questions about the panel or wiring
- After flooding, fire or a lightning strike
- Before adding major loads such as an EV charger
How the job usually goes
1. Panel and service
Panel condition, breaker sizing, grounding and bonding are checked.
2. Branch circuits and devices
A sample of outlets, switches and fixtures is tested.
3. Report
Findings are prioritized by safety.
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What moves the price in Shreveport
Electricians set their own prices. Local permit fees, utility coordination and the age of the home all play a part, along with:
- Home size
- Written report requirements
- Access to attic and crawl space
- Specialized testing
Stop and call an electrician if
- ✕ Do not remove the panel cover to look yourself
Electrical Safety Inspection in Shreveport: questions
Do I need a permit for electrical safety inspection in Shreveport?
An inspection itself does not need a permit, but any repairs it leads to usually do. Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors. The electrician normally pulls the permit and arranges the inspection.
Is an electrical inspection different from a home inspection?
Yes. A licensed electrician goes deeper into the panel and circuits than a general home inspection.
What electrical issues are common in Shreveport homes?
Electricians in Shreveport most often see: heavy AC loads on older circuits; severe storm and ice outages; surge damage from frequent lightning.
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