Fred's | Emergency Electrical Company in Champaign, IL

Our electrical inspection is a thorough assessment designed for local homes. We check your main service panel for capacity and safety, inspect wiring for any signs of wear or outdated materials common in older Champaign houses, test all outlets and GFCIs for proper function, and evaluate your home's grounding system. We specifically look for issues that can lead to flickering lights or vulnerability to power surges, providing you with a clear report and recommendations for any necessary repairs or updates to ensure your home's electrical system is safe and reliable.

Given our local soil conditions and climate, our plumbing inspection focuses on key risk areas. We check for leaks or corrosion in pipes, especially in basements and crawl spaces. We test water pressure, inspect shut-off valves for proper operation, and examine drains for flow and potential blockages. A critical part of our inspection is assessing your sump pump if you have one, ensuring it's correctly installed and operational to handle the groundwater common in many Champaign neighborhoods, helping to prevent basement flooding.

Absolutely. Flickering lights and power surge concerns are common issues we address for Champaign homeowners. Flickering can indicate anything from a loose connection in an outlet to an overloaded circuit or a problem with the main service line. We diagnose the root cause to prevent potential fire hazards. For surge protection, we can evaluate your home's electrical system and recommend solutions, such as installing whole-house surge protectors at your main panel, which safeguard all your appliances and electronics from the damaging voltage spikes that can occur during local storms or grid fluctuations.