Why does my business need an electrical inspection? 

As a business owner, you’ve got dozens of things on your plate, so you might be asking, “Why does my business need an electrical inspection?”

Here are just a few things an electrical inspection can help you with:

• Finding the source and any issues causing tripped breakers
• Preventing electrical failure or damage from loose or frayed wires or faulty equipment
• Meeting state and city compliance codes for safety 

When you’re running a business, you’ve always got a hundred things on your to-do list. We know. It’s easy to put off the things that aren’t flashing red or setting off alarms, but scheduling a regular electrical inspection can help identify the reasons behind the items on that list and keep them off the list for good.

We know you put a lot into your business, and an electrical emergency could take all of that away in a flash. The fact is, most electrical issues are  problems that can be fixed long before they’re an emergency. An electrical failure, a tripped circuit, or what seems like faulty equipment could be the start of a bigger issue. Even something as simple as not meeting state or local compliance codes could mean lost time and lost revenue.

Let us take those worries off your plate. TLC has been looking out for businesses all over New Mexico for years, and if you schedule a yearly inspection with us, we can not only find the reason for any issues you might have now, we can stop your next problem before it ruins your day. We’ll even make sure everything is up to code so you don’t find yourself arguing with a city official about some hard-to-understand compliance issue you don’t even understand.

What’s included in an electrical inspection?

What if we just said “everything”?

That’s the advantage to scheduling an annual inspection with us: we’re not just here to solve a problem, we’re here to find any issues before they can even become problems. TLC’s licensed electricians know their stuff, and they’re going to inspect every last electrical component in your business. Faulty circuit breakers? We’re gonna figure out why. Loose wires? We’re gonna get those locked down and covered. Mysterious burn marks? Yikes. But don’t sweat it, we’ll get to the bottom of it and figure out exactly what we need to do to keep that from becoming the next emergency you have to handle.

What about the electrical problems you can’t see? Well, that’s where it really pays off to have us on your side. We’ll track down and investigate any hot spots, make sure your panel isn’t overloaded, and flag any issues for you to keep an eye on before a problem occurs. We’ll even tighten all the screws on your lugs and breakers. And once that’s done, we’ll give you a list of anything that needs to be fixed right now, areas that might be an issue with compliance codes, and even the area where there are no concerns, so you can sleep soundly at night.

Why should I have a licensed electrician perform an inspection?

Look, we’ll be the first to tell you, there’s no amount of electricity you want to get shocked by! However, when it comes to commercial buildings, there’s a very good chance you’re dealing with high voltage systems and that is not something you want you, your brother, or your friend’s cousin from Taos who “used to do this stuff all the time” to mess with.

When you’re dealing with your business, electrical issues aren’t just dangerous to you. You could accidentally destroy expensive equipment or cause electrical issues for the surrounding buildings. Dealing with your own electrical issues isn’t fun. Having to deal with every business on your block is way worse.

A patch-up job that might cut it at home could be enough for a city official to shut you down in the middle of your business day. Our electricians are licensed, their work is guaranteed, and they deal with jobs this size all the time.  They know what precautions to take so you don’t end up having to replace the milk steamer from the coffee shop next door.

How often should you get an electrical inspection?

You get a check-up every year, and we recommend the same thing for your business. An annual inspection can save you tons of money and headaches by catching small fixes before they become major repairs.

What are the signs I should get an inspection NOW?

Annual inspections are important, but you may be beginning to suspect you need an inspection now. Sure, your business may be haunted, and there’s not much we can do for you there, but here are some signs you should try us before ringing up the Ghostbusters:

• Flickering lights
• Circuit breakers that need to be reset often
• Loss of power
• Water damage
• Older buildings
• New tenants or new ownership

Will it save me money in the long run? How much does the inspection cost?

Whatever you may have heard, we’re not psychic. Nobody knows for sure what the future holds, but the reality is that the cost of a preventative inspection is going to be much less than the cost of major equipment failure, fire, or electrical shock. Emergencies can cost you thousands just in repair and labor before you even start thinking about the effects it might have on your day-to-day business and the health of you and your employees

With the TLC Commercial Maintenance program (CMA), you’re automatically scheduled for your yearly electrical inspection. The cost of the inspection depends on the size of your business and the number of panels you have, but we’ll go over all of that with you before we start. After all, getting regular inspections is all about not getting expensive surprises.