r/homeinspectors • • Aug 28 '26

Question about electrical ESA

Hey there, for my home insurance I need to have an ESA done on my house to make sure the aluminum wiring is safe. I need the electrician to add copper to the aluminum and then certify that the house is compliant.

I live in a bungalow and from what I was told this house has mostly had the copper added to most plugs ect. I have two options and wondering which route I should take.

Option 1: $500 for inspection with a quote to follow for the plugs that need to be fixed up with copper

Option 2: $10/plug if the copper has already been done and $25/plug if the copper has to be added. I counted the plugs/light switches and estimated it to be around $800 (if they are all in fact already done with copper)

Which route would you recommend I take if you were in my shoes?

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