Serving Hudson, Saint-Lazare or Vaudreuil-Dorion & West Island
Electrical inspection
A licensed inspection of your electrical system: panel condition, service capacity, grounding, wiring and outlets, with a written summary of what is safe, what is aging and what needs attention. Serving Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Rigaud and the West Island. Call BGE anytime for phone intake; inspection scope depends on the size of the property, the number of panels and what you need looked at.
Inspection and report
An inspection tells you the actual condition of your electrical system rather than guessing from symptoms. BGE starts with what prompted the request, whether that is a property sale, an insurance requirement, a planned renovation, new equipment going in, or something that simply does not feel right. From there the system is assessed against current Quebec electrical standards and the findings are separated into urgent safety concerns, items to plan for, and items that are fine as they are. If something cannot be assessed without opening a wall or pulling a panel cover, the report says so rather than guessing.
Book an inspection when buying or selling a property, when an insurer asks for documentation on an older panel or aluminum wiring, before a renovation, before adding an EV charger, hot tub or heat pump, or when breakers trip, lights flicker, outlets feel warm or the panel buzzes. Older homes are worth inspecting on your own terms rather than during a failure.
The main panel and any sub-panels for condition, capacity, breaker sizing and labelling. The service entrance and meter base. Grounding and bonding. Wiring in accessible areas, including identification of aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube or non-approved panels. Outlets and switches, including GFCI and AFCI function. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A load assessment if you are planning to add equipment.
Scope depends on the size of the property, the number of panels and sub-panels, the age of the system, how accessible the panel and wiring are, and whether the inspection is general or focused on a specific concern such as insurance documentation or a planned equipment addition. Most residential inspections take one to two hours. The fastest next step is to call BGE because phone intake is available 24/7.
A plain-language written summary covering what was inspected, what was found and what BGE recommends, with findings ranked by priority. If repairs are needed you get a clear explanation of the work involved and the option to proceed. There is no obligation to use BGE for any remedial work, and no manufactured urgency: if the system is in good condition, that is what the report says.
Local confidence
A licensed electrician inspects the panel, service entrance, grounding, accessible wiring, outlets and detectors, then explains the findings in plain language. Assessments reference current Quebec electrical standards rather than opinion, and the space is respected throughout. Inspections and written reports are available in English or French.
BGE starts with a call to understand what prompted the inspection and what needs looking at, confirms access to the panel and any areas of concern, schedules the visit, performs the inspection, then walks you through the findings. Being present helps, because it means questions can be answered as they come up.
An inspection often leads into electrical panel upgrades, service entrance upgrades, dedicated circuits or EV charger installation. BGE serves Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Rigaud and the West Island, so recommendations stay consistent across service needs and local areas.
Comprehensive Solutions for
Homes and Businesses
Call BGE anytime for phone intake. It helps to know the address or town, the approximate age of the property, how many panels there are and what prompted the inspection. If something feels unsafe, mention that during the call and avoid using the affected device or circuit until you receive guidance. Phone intake is available 24/7, but scheduling and site work still depend on availability and access.
