Burwood East has a mix of older brick homes, updated townhouses and renovated units where switchboards and DIY add-ons don’t always match—an electrical visual inspection helps spot visible safety and compliance red flags before they become costly.
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We visually check the switchboard for signs of age, heat staining, loose or missing blanks, labelling issues, and whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be present. It matters because an outdated or poorly presented board is a common indicator of broader electrical risk and may need an electrician’s upgrade plan.
Where accessible, we look for unsafe wiring presentation near manholes, meter/service entry points, and exposed cabling runs. We note visible deterioration, unsupported cables, and improvised joints. These are high-risk areas in older Burwood East homes that have had multiple renovations.
We inspect accessible outlets and switches for cracking, scorching, loose fitting, missing covers, and signs of overheating. These visible clues can point to overloaded circuits, poor connections, or moisture impact—issues that can escalate quickly if ignored.
We visually assess accessible light fittings for obvious defects, unsafe mounting, and heat damage around downlights. This is especially relevant where older ceilings have been retrofitted with LED downlights, as incorrect clearances and poor workmanship can create overheating risks.
We check accessible fittings in bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, patios and external walls for appropriate covers and visible weatherproofing, plus any obvious water entry or corrosion. Burwood East properties with alfresco upgrades and garden power points benefit from this focused look.
We visually confirm smoke alarms are present and note any obvious placement concerns in accessible areas. While we don’t test alarm functionality as part of a visual-only inspection, confirming visible coverage helps you identify immediate gaps to address for household safety and compliance.
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Our Burwood East electrical visual inspection covers what can be safely seen without invasive work: switchboard presentation, visible wiring at accessible points, outlets and switches, lighting fittings, wet-area and outdoor fittings, and visible smoke alarm presence. It does not include electrical testing, removal of fixed covers, or tracing concealed cabling. If we see red flags, we’ll recommend follow-up testing and repairs by a licensed electrician.
Yes, often. While wiring may be hidden, older systems can leave visible clues such as dated switchboards, inconsistent labelling, older-style outlets, brittle or poorly supported cabling at access points, and signs of heat or arcing. We document these indicators and explain what they can mean. For confirmation and compliance, a licensed electrician will still need to perform appropriate testing.
We visually note whether RCDs appear to be present at the switchboard and whether smoke alarms are visible in accessible areas. Because this is a visual-only service, we don’t carry out functional testing, trip-time testing, or certification. If RCD coverage appears incomplete, the board looks outdated, or alarms are missing/poorly located, we’ll outline recommended next steps for an electrician to verify and rectify.
Often, yes. Renovations can leave visible inconsistencies like mixed outlet types, uneven or loose faceplates, ad-hoc external conduit runs, mismatched lighting installations, and switchboard circuits that are poorly labelled for the home’s current layout. We record these observations and explain why they matter for safety and future maintenance. Where we suspect non-compliant work, we’ll recommend an electrician assessment before you rely on the installation.
It’s a smart step, especially if the property has been modernised or if common areas include garages, storage cages, or outdoor lighting. A visual inspection can highlight whether the unit’s accessible electrical fittings show heat damage, poor presentation, or water exposure, and whether the switchboard looks appropriately updated. We also note access limitations typical in strata settings so you know what may require body corporate coordination.
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Get in TouchSpeak with ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a focused visual check of switchboards, visible wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarms in Burwood East homes.