Acme Detection - Santa Barbara's Expert Electrical Company

Our comprehensive inspections are designed to give you a clear picture of your home's systems. For plumbing, we use video camera inspections to visually map and locate pipes, identifying leaks, blockages, or damage without unnecessary digging. For electrical inspections, we systematically check wiring, connections, and panels for safety and code compliance. Because Gary is a licensed plumber, electrician, and contractor, our inspections consider how these systems work together, providing a holistic assessment that can prevent future issues in your Santa Barbara home.

Yes, nuisance trips with arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are a frequent concern for Santa Barbara homeowners. Soil shifts common in our area can subtly damage underground cables over time, creating the intermittent faults that cause these breakers to trip. Our electrical inspection service is specifically equipped to diagnose this. We can trace the affected circuit, use specialized testing equipment to locate damaged sections of wiring, and provide a precise repair plan. This targeted approach saves you from costly and extensive guesswork, restoring safety and reliability to your electrical system.

Minimizing disruption is a core principle of our work. We specialize in non-destructive leak location methods, meaning we find the problem without tearing up floors or walls as a first resort. Our technicians use technologies like infrared imaging to detect temperature changes from moisture and specialized acoustic equipment to listen for the sound of escaping water or gas. For slab leaks or complex pipe runs, we employ video pipe inspection to get a direct visual. This precise, technology-driven approach allows us to identify the exact leak source, so any necessary repairs are small, targeted, and far less invasive.