Electrical Inspections & Code Compliance in Saco & Southern Maine

Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, renovating, or just want to know if your electrical system is safe, an electrical inspection gives you the full picture. Bouchard’s Electric performs residential and commercial electrical inspections across Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Kennebunk.

We’ve been a licensed electrical contractor in Maine since 2001. We know the National Electrical Code inside and out, and we know what local inspectors in York County are looking for.

Home Electrical Inspections

A home electrical inspection covers everything: your panel, wiring, outlets, grounding, smoke detectors, GFCI protection in bathrooms and kitchens, outdoor circuits, and more. We check for code violations, safety hazards, and anything that’s been done wrong by a previous owner or unlicensed handyman.

This is especially important if you’re buying an older home in Saco or Biddeford. Houses built before 1970 often have knob-and-tube wiring, ungrounded outlets, undersized panels, or aluminum wiring — all of which can be safety hazards. We’ll tell you exactly what needs to be fixed and what can wait.

Real Estate & Pre-Sale Inspections

If you’re selling a home, getting an electrical inspection before listing can save you headaches during the buyer’s inspection. We’ll identify any issues upfront so you can fix them on your schedule instead of scrambling during negotiations.

For buyers, we provide detailed inspection reports that go beyond what a general home inspector covers. A general inspector checks that lights turn on — we open the panel, check wire sizing, look for double-tapped breakers, inspect junction boxes, and evaluate the entire system.

Code Compliance & Electrical Permits

Any electrical work in Maine requires a permit and inspection by the local authority. This isn’t just red tape — it’s there to make sure the work is safe and meets the National Electrical Code (NEC).

We pull permits and schedule inspections for every job we do. If you’ve had work done without permits in the past — maybe a previous homeowner finished a basement or added outlets without pulling permits — we can bring it up to code and get it inspected.

Common code compliance issues we fix include ungrounded outlets, missing GFCI protection, improper panel wiring, exposed junction boxes, and circuits without arc-fault protection. If you’re not sure whether your home is up to code, give us a call and we’ll take a look.