Missing Light Switch Screws
At least one screw is missing on the light switch cover plate.
Less commonPlan for itCosmeticLight switches
Why it matters
Missing screws on a light switch do not usually impact functionality, but they may eventually cause the cover plate to move or slide around, causing scratch damage to the wall behind it.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of electrical findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
More electrical resources
What kind of electrical panel do I have?How to find your panel's brand and size, fuse vs breaker panels, and what reputable sources say about Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and other older panels.GFCI and AFCI protection explainedWhat GFCI and AFCI protection do, where homes usually have them, how to test them each month, and why many older homes don't.Aluminum wiring in older homesHow to tell if a home has aluminum branch wiring, why the connections are the concern, and the repairs the CPSC considers permanent.
Get it fixed
Tell us what's going on with your home's electrical and we'll send you a priced estimate.
Get an Estimate