Electrical Inspection in Fridley

Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, surviving fuse boxes, double-tapped breakers, reversed polarity and unpermitted homeowner wiring.

Yes, when it is safe to do so. A look inside the panel is part of every inspection.

Start with the parts that are original and near the end of their service life: the roof covering, the sewer lateral, the electrical panel and service, supply piping, and the furnace and water heater. Then look at how water leaves the property. Fridley's ground is low and close to the river, creek and lakes, so grading, gutters, downspouts and the sump pump matter as much as any system inside. The sump, the basement walls and floor for cracks and staining are the points that matter, and plain reporting of the condition is what buyers need.

It can be — low river-terrace ground and a seasonal high water table make sump pumps, drain tile and backup systems worth verifying carefully.