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There’s something you learn pretty quickly when you spend years as a master electrician in Fort Myers: electrical systems almost never fail all at once. They fail in pieces. A flicker here, a warm breaker there, an outlet that hasn’t worked in years, a buzzing switch… little clues that something deeper in the system is trying to get your attention. And the longer those clues get ignored, the more expensive—and dangerous—the problems become.
We’ve inspected electrical systems in just about every kind of building you can imagine around Fort Myers: older homes along McGregor, renovated condos downtown, new construction in Gateway, rental properties in San Carlos Park, and commercial buildings all up and down Colonial and Daniels. Every single one of them tells a story once you open the panel and start digging.
Some systems have just aged out. Some have been patched up too many times without anyone thinking long-term. Some have hidden storm damage. Some were built before modern electrical demands even existed. And others… well, let’s just say DIY electrical work keeps us in business.
That’s why electrical system inspections are one of the most important services we offer at Coharbor Electric. An inspection gives you clarity. It gives you answers. And most importantly—it gives you safety.
Fort Myers isn’t just another sunny Florida town. It’s a place where humidity is constant, storms roll through fast and hard, salt air creeps into everything, and electricity gets pushed hard by heavy AC loads almost year-round. Add older homes, frequent remodels, and rapid growth, and you end up with electrical systems that go through a lot more stress than people realize.
There are four big reasons electrical inspections matter so much here:
1. Humidity and moisture exposure
Outlets, panels, switches, and even wiring corrode faster in Fort Myers than in drier states. Corrosion leads to resistance, resistance leads to heat, and heat leads to failure.
2. Storms and lightning
Power surges don’t always blow things up dramatically. Sometimes they quietly weaken breakers or damage wiring over time.
3. Aging construction
Homes built decades ago simply weren’t designed for today’s appliance loads, EV chargers, and electronics-filled lifestyles.
4. Renovations and “creative” wiring
We’ve opened up plenty of walls where previous contractors—or homeowners—took shortcuts that looked fine until you dig deeper.
An electrical system inspection takes all these factors into account. It’s not just a checklist—it’s a deep look at how safe and stable your system really is.
When we perform an inspection, we’re not just glancing at a panel and calling it a day. We’re testing, confirming, examining, listening, and evaluating every major component of the electrical system.
Here’s what we typically check:
This is the heartbeat of your system. Problems here ripple through everything.
We check for:
Rust or corrosion (extremely common in Fort Myers garages)
Overheated or discolored breakers
Loose neutrals or grounds
Double-tapped breakers
Outdated or recalled panel brands
Breakers that no longer trip properly
Improper bonding
Panel overcrowding
Wiring organized—or dangerously tangled
A single loose neutral can cause half your home’s lights to flicker. A rusted bus bar can cause breakers to fail. Panels tell us a lot about the overall health of your system.
Many homes have added additions, pools, outdoor kitchens, detached garages, or new HVAC systems over the years. Those often require subpanels, and we find mistakes hidden there all the time.
We check:
Proper grounding
Correct wire sizing
Condition of feeders
Manufacturer-approved parts
Safe spacing and moisture exposure
Wiring issues don’t always show up at the panel. They hide in attics, wall boxes, and crawlspaces.
We look for:
Damaged insulation
Rodent-chewed cable (yes, it happens often)
Aluminum wiring concerns
Overheated conductors
Loose splices
Wires not secured properly
Signs of past arcing
Old wiring doesn’t always fail loudly. It often fails quietly until one day it doesn’t.
We test:
Outlet grounding
Polarity
GFCI function in wet areas
AFCI protection in required rooms
Heat or discoloration
Outlets that no longer grip plugs
Flickering or delayed switches
Buzzing dimmers
Exterior outlet water intrusion
Most people have no idea how many of their outlets are actually unsafe. We find surprises constantly.
We confirm that:
HVAC units are wired correctly
Water heaters have proper circuits
Pools/spas are grounded and bonded
Large appliances have dedicated circuits
EV chargers are sized properly
Outdoor kitchens are safe for moisture environments
Equipment that draws a lot of power can stress a system quickly if installed without proper planning.
In Fort Myers, grounding issues are one of the top five electrical hazards we see.
We inspect:
Ground rod condition
Bonding to water lines
Bonding of metallic components
Correct grounding conductor size
Connection integrity at the panel
A grounding failure can be both silent and dangerous.
We check for whole-home surge protection and evaluate whether the panel grounding is strong enough to support it.
Lightning damage is extremely common in Southwest Florida. Surge protection is one of the cheapest insurance policies you can buy for your electrical system.
Here’s when homeowners and businesses in Fort Myers typically call us—and when you should consider calling too:
• Before buying or selling a property
General home inspectors are not electricians.
• After a major storm or lightning event
Wiring and breakers take hidden damage.
• If your home is 20+ years old
Modern electrical loads didn’t exist 20 years ago.
• If you’ve added major appliances
New HVAC, pool heaters, tankless heaters, double ovens, etc.
• Before a remodel or addition
You need to know whether the system can handle new circuits.
• If breakers are tripping frequently
Not normal—there’s a reason.
• If lights flicker, outlets feel warm, or switches crackle
These are warning signs.
• For rental or vacation properties
Electrical safety protects guests and landlords.
We recommend periodic inspections even if nothing seems “wrong.” Preventative electrical care is cheaper than reactive repairs.
After thousands of inspections across Fort Myers, certain issues show up again and again:
Corroded panels from humidity
Loose neutrals causing flickering
Undersized breaker wiring
Improper 3-way switch wiring
GFCIs installed but not functioning
Hidden junction boxes buried in insulation
Burn marks behind switches
Aluminum wiring without proper pigtailing
Water intrusion in outdoor receptacles
Breakers that physically wobble in their slots
Missing bonding on pool equipment
Overloaded circuits feeding too many outlets
Surge protectors that already failed
Many of these problems develop slowly, quietly, without any indication until an electrical inspection uncovers them.
A homeowner in the Colonial Blvd area called because they were tired of dealing with random flickering and “ghost” outages where half the kitchen would suddenly lose power for a second or two.
We performed a full electrical system inspection, and what we found was a perfect example of why inspections matter:
The main neutral lug in the panel was loose
The panel had light rust from years of garage moisture
Several outlets were reverse-wired
One AFCI breaker was defective
The exterior GFCI had water inside the housing
A junction box in the attic had melted insulation from overheating
Any one of those issues could have caused ongoing problems. Together? They were a major hazard waiting for the right moment.
We repaired the urgent issues, updated safety devices, corrected wiring problems, and brought the system into compliance.
The homeowner told us afterward,
“We feel safer now than we have in years.”
That’s exactly what an inspection should do.
We’re master electricians with extensive experience.
There’s no substitute for hands-on expertise.
We know Fort Myers electrical systems intimately.
Humidity, storms, older construction—we’ve seen it all.
We’re thorough—not rushed.
You can’t inspect an electrical system properly in 15 minutes.
We explain everything clearly.
No scare tactics—just honest assessment.
We find the real causes—not just symptoms.
Lights don’t flicker “for no reason.”
We prioritize safety and long-term reliability.
Small issues become big ones if ignored.
We treat your home or business with respect.
Clean, careful, professional workmanship every time.
Q: How long does an electrical system inspection take?
Usually 1–2 hours for a home; more for commercial buildings.
Q: Do you provide written findings?
Absolutely. You’ll know exactly what we found and what matters most.
Q: Is an inspection required for remodels?
Yes—Fort Myers requires proper electrical evaluation.
Q: Will an inspection reduce my insurance concerns?
Often, yes. Insurers love documentation of safe systems.
Q: How often should I schedule an inspection?
Every 3–5 years, or after major electrical changes.
If you want real answers about your electrical system—not guesses, not assumptions—we’re here to help.
Reach out to Coharbor Electric to schedule a professional electrical system inspection in Fort Myers or the surrounding areas.
One inspection today can prevent major problems tomorrow—and we’re ready to make sure your system is safe, reliable, and built to last.
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At Coharbor Electric, this is what to expect when entrusting us with fixing your electrical issues.
The first step is to get all the information we will need so that we can correctly assess the problem or situation. The photos or videos you send will be sent directly to the electrician.
Once our electrician has the info he needs, we will dispatch one in the next available spot–armed with expertise, equipment, and the parts he’ll most likely need.
Our Promise is to to You is to perform the job completely, efficiently, and to the Florida electrical code standards. We are committed to fair and honest pricing.
We offer flat rate pricing for service calls, so you always know the price up front. Simple to understand. Flat-rate fixed price so you can be confident you’ll get what paid for.
As a Florida homeowner, you have an endless list of choices for electrical contractors to hire…some great, some good, some bad.
At Coharbor Electric, our benchmark is to be “great”. If you decide to hire us for your electrical service, here’s what you can expect from our electricians: