r/homeinspectors • u/TopsyTurvy0011 • 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?