Thorough Inspections
Thorough Inspections | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Kingston
Whether you’re renovating a historic limestone in downtown Kingston or future-proofing a suburban bungalow, HEP’s electricians begin every project with a meticulous inspection that uncovers hidden faults before they turn into costly surprises. We map every circuit, test every outlet, and document every safety concern, so you know exactly what’s happening behind your walls. That clarity lets you decide with confidence when it’s time for whole home rewires—an investment that not only eliminates fire hazards but also gives you the capacity to run today’s high-demand devices without flickers or blown fuses.
Choose HEP and you’ll work with fully licensed, Kingston-based technicians who respect your schedule, keep the worksite spotless, and communicate in plain language. From temporary power setups and coordinated permit applications to the final panel label, we handle every detail so you can relax and enjoy a safer, more efficient home the moment we switch the power back on.
FAQs
Why might a Kingston home require a full electrical rewire rather than simple repairs?
Many houses in Kingston were built before modern wiring standards existed. If your property still has knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuits, lacks a grounding conductor, shows signs of overloaded fuse panels, or frequently trips breakers, a full rewire is usually safer and more cost-effective than piecemeal fixes. A rewire replaces every outdated conductor, device and panel with copper, grounded circuits that meet the latest Canadian Electrical Code (or UK Wiring Regulations, if referring to Kingston-upon-Thames), eliminating shock hazards, reducing fire risk and providing the capacity needed for today’s high-demand appliances and EV chargers.
How do your electricians decide whether my property needs a complete rewire or only a partial upgrade?
We begin with a comprehensive, room-by-room inspection using calibrated test equipment. Insulation resistance tests identify deteriorated conductors; load calculations reveal circuit imbalances; thermal imaging checks for hotspot connections; and an end-of-life audit of panels, breakers and receptacles confirms compliance with CSA/ESA (or NICEIC) standards. We then compare the findings to current code requirements for grounding, GFCI/AFCI protection, smoke/CO interlocks and service amperage. If more than 30-40 % of the wiring or devices are unsafe or non-compliant, a full rewire is recommended because patchwork upgrades would cost nearly as much without delivering the same long-term safety and performance.
What exactly happens during your ‘thorough inspection’ prior to a whole-home rewire?
Our Kingston inspection is a two-phase process: 1. Non-intrusive survey – Visual checks of panels, bonding and devices, plus circuit tracing and breaker labeling. 2. Intrusive verification – Removal of selected outlets and light fixtures to view conductor type, insulation, junction box fill, and grounding continuity. We also perform megger tests, voltage-drop measurements and thermal scans under simulated load. The final digital report includes annotated photos, code-reference notes, a prioritized risk rating and an itemized rewire proposal so you understand scope, timeline and cost before any demolition begins.
How long will a whole-house rewire take and will I have to move out?
For an average 2-storey, 3-bed Kingston home (roughly 1,800–2,200 sq ft), a rewire typically takes 7–10 working days. We work circuit-by-circuit, so critical areas like the refrigerator and internet can often stay energized outside of brief changeover windows. If you work from home or have small children, remaining in the house is usually possible, although there will be daytime noise, dust and occasional power interruptions. For larger heritage properties or projects that include panel upgrades, smart-home integration and plaster restoration, plan on 2–3 weeks and consider short-term accommodation for comfort.
Do you handle Kingston permits, inspections and post-rewire repairs?
Yes. We submit all ESA Notifications of Work (Ontario) or apply to Kingston Building Control (UK) on your behalf, schedule interim and final inspections, and supply the Certificate of Compliance when approved. Our team also patches chased walls, reinstalls trim and coordinates with decorators or plasterers so your home is paint-ready when we leave. Waste metal and old cabling are recycled, and your panel directory is computer-printed for future reference.
What warranties and after-care support do you provide after a full rewire?
Every whole-home rewire comes with a written 5-year workmanship warranty, plus the manufacturer’s 10-year part warranty on breakers, receptacles and smart devices. You receive a maintenance booklet detailing recommended GFCI/AFCI tests, surge-protective device replacement intervals and energy-saving tips. We offer one complimentary follow-up visit within 12 months to address any settling drywall cracks or adjust device covers, ensuring your new electrical system continues to operate flawlessly.