Which repairs need a permit?
Swapping a worn outlet or adding a GFCI in place of a standard outlet is a small repair. Replacing a panel, adding a circuit, or rewiring part of the house needs an electrical permit and an inspection from the city or county where the house sits. We pull those permits and schedule the inspections, and the passed inspection becomes part of the house's record, which buyers and their agents can look up.
For buyers
An itemized estimate gives you a number to negotiate with. Brian's advice to one Cottage Grove buyer saved money on the work done after closing:
Four points electric came out to give me an estimate on repairs to my 1900 home in Cottage Grove. I was in the process of buying the home and a few things needed to be addressed Per the inspection. Four points came out and did a thorough check on what was listed on the inspection on top of a few other things. Brian told me that if I went with their services to ask for time and materials as it would give me a better price point compared to the general estimate he gave me which I needed to use in negotiations for the purchase of the home. I appreciated that he passed that on that savings as shortly after I bought the house, and I decided to use 4 Points. …
For sellers
Fixing the electrical items before listing, or once the buyer's report comes back, lets you hand the buyer a finished list. When we finish, you get an invoice that lists each item we repaired, and work that needs a permit gets one, with the inspection scheduled through the city or county. If the buyer's inspector comes back for a second look, the invoice, and the permit record show what was done.
For realtors and property managers
We work directly with agents and property managers who line up repairs for their clients. Aaron B., a real estate advisor, uses us for his clients:
4 Point has been a great company for me and for my clients. I am a real estate advisor and coordinate repairs and needs for my clients. They have always been punctual, fair pricing and great service. the customer service is top of class.
What to send
The electrical section of the report, any photos the inspector took, the address, how we get in, and the closing or listing date. If a lender or insurer has its own requirement, send that too, since they decide what paperwork they accept. For an electrician's look at the whole system before you buy, see electrical safety inspections.