A commercial building's electrical system works hard every day, and the warning signs of a developing problem are easy to miss until something fails. For property owners and managers across Bozeman, MT, a professional electrical safety inspection is the most reliable way to catch hazards before they cause damage, downtime, or injury. At Core Electric, we provide detailed commercial electrical safety inspections throughout the Gallatin Valley, from Belgrade and Manhattan to Livingston, Big Sky, and Three Forks.
Founded in Bozeman in 2018, Core Electric brings a methodical, detail-focused approach to every inspection. We do not simply glance at your panel and hand you a clean bill of health. We examine the system component by component, document our findings, and provide a clear, prioritized report of any issues, along with honest recommendations. It is the same thorough standard that has made us a trusted name for commercial electrical work across Big Sky Country.
Most electrical failures in commercial buildings do not happen without warning. Overheating connections, overloaded circuits, and deteriorating insulation quietly worsen over months or years, until a breaker fails, a circuit faults, or, in the worst cases, a fire starts. Because so much of the system is hidden behind walls and inside panels, property owners often have no idea a problem is developing.
These hazards build up for predictable reasons. Connections loosen over time as they heat and cool, panels and breakers age past their reliable service life, and additions made by different contractors leave circuits carrying more load than they were designed for. In older Bozeman-area buildings especially, original wiring and outdated panels were never intended to support today's electrical demands.
A Core Electric safety inspection addresses these risks head-on. We inspect your service entrance, panels, breakers, and grounding system; check connections for signs of heat and corrosion; test outlets and circuits for proper operation; and evaluate whether your system meets current Montana electrical code. We document every finding and walk you through a clear report that separates urgent safety issues from longer-term recommendations, so you know exactly where you stand and what to prioritize.
When the inspection is complete, you have a true picture of your building's electrical health. You can correct hazards before they escalate, budget confidently for any needed repairs, and give your tenants, employees, and insurer the assurance that your property is safe and code-compliant.
A thorough electrical safety inspection protects your people, your property, and your bottom line across the Bozeman area.
We identify overheating connections, overloaded circuits, and aging components before they fail, giving you the chance to act before a small issue becomes an expensive one.
You receive a documented summary of every finding, organized so you can see at a glance which items need immediate attention and which can be planned for later.
Our inspections confirm whether your system meets current Montana electrical code, which supports insurance compliance and protects you during a sale or refinance.
Catching faults early helps you avoid the unplanned outages and emergency repairs that can shut down a commercial operation and cost you revenue.
We tell you what we actually find and what we genuinely recommend, with no upselling, so you can make informed decisions about your building.
A safety inspection is often the starting point for a larger plan. Explore the other electrical services Core Electric provides to property owners and homeowners across the Gallatin Valley.
When an inspection turns up a fault, our electrical repair service corrects the failing outlets, switches, and breakers we find, so the hazard is resolved rather than simply noted.
If your inspection reveals an overtaxed or outdated panel, our electrical service upgrades expand capacity and replace aging equipment to bring the system back within safe limits.
Planning changes after an assessment? Our electrical remodeling service reworks circuits, outlets, and wiring so any layout change is completed safely and to code.
A safe building stays powered in an outage, and our generator installation service sizes and wires Generac standby units to support your essential systems through Montana's storms.
Poor lighting is a safety issue in itself, and our lighting installation service replaces failing fixtures with brighter, code-compliant options and Lutron controls.
Charging on an undersized outlet is a genuine hazard, so our Tesla-certified EV charger installation service runs a dedicated, properly rated circuit built for continuous load.
When an inspection shapes a turnover plan, our tenant electrical improvements service updates wiring, circuits, and layouts to ready a commercial space for its next occupant.
If an inspection flags dim or aging lighting, our commercial lighting service redesigns and installs efficient systems that improve both safety and energy performance.
When findings indicate systemic age, our Electrical Retrofits service modernizes wiring, panels, and fixtures to enhance the safety and capacity of an older building.
For intermittent faults that an inspection may uncover, our commercial troubleshooting and repair service isolates the underlying cause and resolves it permanently.
An untested generator is a false sense of security, so our generator maintenance and repairs service inspects, services, and repairs Generac and other standby systems on schedule.
To catch problems between inspections, our remote monitoring service continuously monitors your generator and electrical systems and alerts you the moment something changes.
Property owners across the Gallatin Valley rely on us because we are thorough, honest, and genuinely invested in our community.
Owner Lee Gibson has worked as an electrician since 2013 and founded Core Electric in 2018. That hands-on experience means we know the common issues in Bozeman-area buildings.
Inspections are where thoroughness matters most. We check every component carefully rather than rushing through a checklist, because a missed detail can become a real hazard.
If our inspection uncovers issues, we provide a free, no-obligation estimate for any repairs, so you can decide how to proceed on your own terms.
We take the time to explain our findings in plain language, answer your questions, and make sure you fully understand the condition of your system.
Any corrective work we perform after an inspection is covered by our two-year workmanship warranty, so you can trust the repairs as much as the diagnosis.
For most commercial properties in the Bozeman area, an inspection every three to five years is reasonable, with more frequent checks for older buildings or those with heavy electrical demands. Buildings changing tenants or use should be inspected before turnover.
We inspect your service entrance, panels, breakers, grounding, connections, outlets, and circuits, then provide a documented report of any hazards or code issues. We also check that the system meets current Montana electrical code.
Yes. We inspect commercial buildings throughout the Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston, Big Sky, Ennis, and the surrounding communities.
We work to minimize disruption and can often schedule around your hours. Most inspections are completed without shutting down your operation, though some tests may require brief power interruptions to specific circuits.
We document the issue, explain it clearly, and provide a free estimate for the recommended repair. There is no pressure to proceed, and any work we complete is backed by our two-year workmanship warranty.
FAQs reviewed by Lee Gibson, owner and founder of Core Electric.
Do not wait for a failure to find out something was wrong. A commercial electrical safety inspection from Core Electric gives you a clear, honest picture of your building's electrical health, backed by years of local experience and our two-year workmanship warranty on any repairs.
Business Name: Core Electric
Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-579-4546
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed