Ascot Vale’s mix of older weatherboards, renovated period homes and apartment blocks can hide safety issues like ageing wiring, uneven stairs and loose balconies—especially where renovations were staged over time.
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We check internal and external stairs for uneven risers, loose treads, inadequate handrails, and poor lighting that increases fall risk. Ascot Vale period homes often have steep or narrow stair runs, and renovations can introduce mismatched levels that create surprise steps.
We assess accessible balconies, decks and balustrades for movement, fixings, corrosion, timber decay and unsafe gaps. This matters in Ascot Vale where rear decks are common and upper-level additions sometimes rely on older framing or retrofitted connections.
We identify visible electrical hazards such as exposed wiring, unsafe DIY modifications, damaged outlets, heat-affected fittings and overloaded powerboard use patterns. Older properties may still have legacy cabling or piecemeal upgrades that aren’t obvious until you look closely.
We look for trip and slip risks around bathrooms, laundries, entries and external paths, including poor falls, ponding, cracked tiles, algae-prone surfaces and abrupt level changes. These issues are common where outdoor paving was added after the original house was built.
We inspect accessible garages and carports for unsafe storage platforms, unstable shelving, damaged ceilings, and vehicle-access hazards like steep or broken driveways and poor visibility at exits. On tighter Ascot Vale blocks, access changes are often made to suit newer vehicles.
We check practical fire-safety items that affect everyday use, such as smoke alarm placement and condition where visible, blocked exits, and hazards around heaters and hot-water units. In apartments and renovated homes, egress paths can be compromised by storage, screens or altered layouts.
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In Ascot Vale we often see fall hazards from uneven floors and steps in older homes, plus loose or altered handrails after renovations. Rear decks and balconies can develop movement or timber decay if drainage is poor or maintenance has slipped. Electrical risks can also show up where older cabling was partially upgraded or DIY work was done to add extra power points and lighting.
A Safety Hazards inspection focuses on identifying visible and accessible safety risks, including electrical red flags, but it isn’t a substitute for a dedicated electrical compliance test by an electrician. If we see signs of unsafe modifications, damaged fittings, or likely overload issues, we document them clearly and recommend the right next step so you can engage a qualified electrician for further testing and rectification.
Yes. Outdoor trip and slip hazards are a big part of the inspection because they’re common and easy to miss during inspections. We assess accessible paving, garden edging, steps, ramps and surface conditions for cracks, abrupt level changes, ponding and algae-prone areas. We also note where drainage or poor falls are contributing to slippery surfaces or timber deterioration.
They can be. Many Ascot Vale period homes have been updated in stages—an extension at the back, a reworked bathroom, then a new deck—often by different trades over time. That can create mismatched floor levels, changes to stair geometry, and handrails or balustrades that don’t suit the new layout. Our inspection is designed to trace those transition points and flag the practical risks.
The report helps you separate urgent hazards from maintenance items, so you can organise the right repairs quickly. It gives you documented evidence—photos, locations and clear descriptions—useful for negotiations, planning works, or briefing trades. If you’re moving in soon, it also helps you target immediate safety fixes like unstable steps, loose balcony rails, or unsafe electrical signs before daily use begins.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the real accident risks common in Ascot Vale’s older and renovated homes—stairs, decks, electrics and access points—so you can act on clear, prioritised findings. Call 0413 163 187.