Ungrounded Outlets and Grounding Systems, Brought Up to Date

Two-prong outlets, three-prong outlets with no ground behind them, and missing or corroded grounding systems. We test what you have and fix it the right way for your home.

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Warning signs

Signs of a Grounding Problem

Ungrounded circuits are common in older LA homes. These are the signs.

Mostly two-prong outlets
Three-prong outlets that test as ungrounded
Surge protectors that show no ground
Mild shocks from appliances or fixtures
Knob-and-tube or older cloth wiring
A missing or rusted ground rod
Water pipe bonding removed during plumbing work
An inspector flagged open grounds

How it works

How We Fix Grounding

Test

We test outlets and the home’s grounding system to see what’s actually grounded.

Options with Prices

Run a ground, replace the circuit, or add GFCI protection where code allows. Each priced first.

Fix It

We ground circuits, repair the grounding electrode system, or install GFCI protection and label it.

Retest

We test again to confirm every outlet is safe and correctly labeled.

Why it matters

A Three-Prong Outlet Isn’t Proof of a Ground

Many older homes have had two-prong outlets swapped for three-prong outlets without adding a ground wire. They look modern, but the ground pin isn’t connected to anything. Surge protectors and electronics can’t do their job without a real ground.

There’s more than one right fix. We can run a ground wire, replace the circuit, or protect ungrounded outlets with GFCI and label them “No Equipment Ground,” which code allows as a replacement option. We’ll explain which fits your home and budget.

The whole house needs a grounding system too. Ground rods and bonding to water and gas piping connect your electrical system to earth. Plumbing repairs and remodels sometimes break those connections.

What Affects the Price

Most grounding work is priced after testing. The biggest factors:

We Pick Up

Open 24/7, holidays included.

We Show Up

Local dispatch from Highland Park.

You Choose

Options and prices before any work.

Licensed

Bonded & insured · CSLB #1080235

Guides & answers

Helpful Reading Before You Call

Guide

Old-House Electrical Guide: Craftsman & 1920s LA Homes

Where we work

Grounding and Outlet Work Across Northeast LA and Surrounding Cities

Ready Electric serves 21 neighborhoods and cities across Northeast LA and surrounding cities. Outside these areas? Call anyway.

FAQ

Grounding Questions

Are two-prong outlets dangerous?

They aren’t grounded, so they give less protection against shock and surges. They can be grounded or protected with GFCI.

Can I just install three-prong outlets?

Not without a ground or GFCI protection. A three-prong outlet with no ground is misleading and unsafe for electronics.

How do I know if my outlets are grounded?

A plug-in outlet tester gives a quick check. We test the whole house, including the grounding system.

Is GFCI protection enough?

Code allows GFCI protection as a replacement for ungrounded outlets. It protects people from shock, but it doesn’t provide an equipment ground for surge protection.

What is a grounding electrode system?

The ground rods and bonding that connect your electrical system to earth. We can test and repair it.