Two-prong outlets, fixed the right way.
Ungrounded two-prong outlets, and three-prong outlets with no ground behind them, often show up on home inspection reports and insurance questionnaires. There are code-compliant fixes, and they don’t always mean rewiring the house.
Why they get flagged
A ground gives fault current a safe path. Without one, there’s a higher shock risk with some appliances.
Two-prong outlets
Common in older homes. Fine for some uses, but there’s no ground for three-prong plugs.
Three-prong outlets with no ground
Three-prong outlets swapped in without a ground behind them. These look modern but aren’t, and inspectors check for them.
Cheater adapters
Adapters that let a three-prong plug into a two-prong outlet, which defeat the ground on the appliance.
- TestingWe test outlets to find out what’s actually grounded
- Options and quoteRun a ground, add GFCI protection, or rewire circuits, depending on the house
- Code-compliant workIncluding proper labelling where GFCI protection is used on ungrounded circuits
- ESA notificationFiled when the work requires it
- PaperworkDocumentation you can pass to your insurer or buyer
Insurer asking about something else? See all the electrical issues insurers commonly flag.
Ungrounded outlet FAQ
No. Existing two-prong outlets aren’t illegal, but they’re often flagged by home inspectors and some insurers, and they can’t safely be swapped for three-prong outlets without a ground or GFCI protection.
Not without a ground or GFCI protection. A three-prong outlet with no ground looks fine but doesn’t give you the protection it suggests.
In many cases the code allows GFCI protection on ungrounded circuits, with the right labelling. It protects people from shock but doesn’t provide a ground for electronics, so it isn’t the best fix everywhere.
Not usually. We test first and fix circuit by circuit, so you only pay for what’s needed.
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Outlets flagged on a report?
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