Inspection Findings Explained

What common home inspection findings mean, and when they deserve a closer look.

Two-prong outlet with a grounding adapter plugged in

Should You Be Worried About a House with an Ungrounded Electrical System?

In my 12+ years working as a professional home inspector in Central Kentucky, I’ve inspected hundreds of older homes with two-wire electrical systems.   Without fail, the conversation explaining this issue to a prospective home buyer usually goes something like this:   Me: “This home has an ungrounded electrical system.” Buyer: “Wait…is that dangerous?”   …

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