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Box Hill North has a mix of older brick veneer homes and renovated units where switchboard upgrades, DIY changes and new appliances can leave hidden polarity and earthing faults. A targeted safety assessment helps catch risks before they trip RCDs, damage equipment or cause shocks.
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We test polarity on accessible outlets to confirm active and neutral are correctly wired. Incorrect polarity can make appliance switches ineffective, increase shock risk, and create misleading ‘working’ power points that are unsafe under fault conditions.
We assess the switchboard type and visible condition, noting older fuse carriers, heat damage, missing blanks, corrosion, labelling issues and general accessibility. This helps you understand whether the board supports modern safety expectations and future upgrades without compromising protection.
We check whether RCDs are installed for key circuits and test operation using the test button where appropriate. RCD coverage matters because it reduces the severity of electric shock incidents and can be the difference between a near miss and a serious injury.
We look for visible wiring concerns where accessible, such as damaged insulation, unsafe joins, exposed conductors, unsuitable flexible leads, and signs of overheating at outlets or fittings. These indicators often point to underlying issues that require an electrician to rectify.
We confirm smoke alarms are present and positioned sensibly for the home layout, and we perform practical checks where possible. This helps highlight gaps that commonly occur after renovations or reconfigured bedrooms and hallways.
We note risk factors such as heavy use of double adaptors, high-demand appliances on older circuits, and signs of frequent tripping. This is particularly relevant in homes that have added split systems, induction cooktops or extra power points without a clear switchboard upgrade path.
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Many Box Hill North homes were built before modern safety switch coverage became common, and some have had piecemeal upgrades over decades. That can leave a mix of old circuits, newer outlets and altered wiring with polarity or earthing issues. An Electrical Safety Assessment checks key safety points—especially polarity, switchboard condition and RCD operation—so you can address hazards before moving in or renovating further.
No. This assessment is a safety-focused inspection that identifies common hazards and risks, including polarity issues, switchboard concerns and the presence and basic operation of safety switches and smoke alarms. Any repair work, new installation or formal certification must be completed by a licensed electrician. We provide clear findings you can hand to an electrician to confirm scope and quote rectifications.
Polarity faults often look normal from the outside—power points work, lights turn on, and appliances run. Testing can reveal active/neutral reversal, which can leave parts of an appliance energised even when ‘off’, increasing shock risk during cleaning or maintenance. Polarity testing can also highlight inconsistent wiring across rooms, which is common after renovations or partial re-wiring.
They can be. Renovations may reuse older circuits while adding new outlets, appliances and split systems, which increases load and the chance of inconsistent wiring practices over time. Townhouse and unit upgrades sometimes involve shared services or tight switchboard locations that make future changes harder. The assessment helps identify whether protection devices and polarity are consistent across accessible points and flags upgrade priorities.
Yes, we include smoke alarm presence and practical checks where possible because smoke alarm gaps commonly show up after layout changes or tenancy turnover. We look at whether alarms are installed in sensible locations for the home’s current configuration and note obvious issues such as missing units or unsuitable placement. If alarms need replacement or rewiring, a licensed electrician can complete the compliant installation.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a polarity-focused electrical safety check that targets switchboard protection, RCD operation and smoke alarm gaps commonly seen in Box Hill North homes.