Box Hill North has plenty of mid-century homes and renovated townhouses where older switchboards, DIY additions and mixed-era wiring can sit behind modern finishes—our visual inspection helps flag visible safety and compliance concerns before they become expensive problems.
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We visually inspect the switchboard for visible damage, heat staining, missing blanks, poor labelling, and signs of outdated fuse-style boards. These are common indicators that the board may not suit current household loads or may need attention by an electrician.
We look for safety switches and note whether they appear to protect key circuits. While we don’t electrically test RCD trip times in a visual inspection, identifying missing or limited coverage helps you understand where protection may be inadequate.
We assess accessible, visible cabling for obvious hazards such as deterioration, unsecured runs, exposure to weather, or unsafe proximity to heat sources. This includes checking garages, subfloors (where accessible), roof spaces (where safe) and external areas.
We check a representative sample of outlets, switches and light fittings for visible cracking, scorching, loose faceplates, or improvised covers. These signs can point to overheating, poor connections or wear that should be assessed by a licensed electrician.
We visually confirm smoke alarms are present and note visible problems such as incorrect positioning, physical damage, missing alarms in key areas, or dated-looking units. We also flag where compliance should be confirmed with current Victorian requirements.
We look for visible indicators of ad-hoc changes—such as mismatched fittings, irregular cable routes, poorly sealed penetrations, or external junctions exposed to weather. In Box Hill North, this is particularly relevant where homes have had multiple renovation stages.
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Many Box Hill North homes were built or substantially wired in earlier eras, then later updated with modern appliances, air-conditioning and extra circuits. A visual inspection can’t confirm capacity or internal condition, but it can flag common upgrade triggers such as older fuse-style boards, heat staining, poor labelling, missing covers or limited safety switch presence. If these are observed, we’ll recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician.
It’s a visual-only assessment. We inspect accessible electrical components and look for visible defects, damage, and signs of non-standard work, but we don’t dismantle switchboards, open fixed equipment, or perform instrument testing. Where something looks unsafe or inconsistent, we document it and outline practical next steps so you can engage a licensed electrician for testing, repairs or compliance confirmation.
We visually check that smoke alarms are present and note obvious issues such as damage, poor placement, or units that appear aged. Visual inspection alone can’t confirm full compliance with current Victorian standards or interconnection requirements, especially in renovated homes. If the property is being leased, recently renovated, or you’re unsure of installation dates, we’ll recommend confirming compliance with a qualified professional.
Renovations can leave a mix of old and new electrical work. Visually, we sometimes see added downlights or power points without clear consistency in fittings, external cabling that’s not well protected from weather, or switchboards that look original despite increased household demand. Townhouses may also have multiple sub-circuits for heating/cooling and garages. We flag visible concerns so an electrician can verify workmanship and protection.
Where access is safe and available, we inspect visible electrical elements in roof spaces, subfloors, garages and external areas because that’s where cabling, junctions and older runs are often seen. We won’t move stored items, disturb insulation, or enter unsafe/confined areas. If access is limited, we’ll note that limitation and suggest alternatives, such as arranging access or requesting targeted electrical investigations.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a clear, visual-only assessment that focuses on switchboard condition, visible wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarms—call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection in Box Hill North.