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Burwood has a mix of older brick homes and renovated townhouses where switchboard upgrades, DIY alterations and ageing wiring can be easy to miss—our visual inspection highlights visible safety and compliance red flags before they become costly.
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We visually assess the switchboard for obvious safety concerns such as ageing components, poor circuit identification, missing covers or signs of heat damage. Clear labelling matters for safe isolation during emergencies and future electrical work.
We check whether safety switches appear to be installed and note any visible gaps where RCD protection is typically expected. This helps you understand if the property may need upgrades to better protect against electric shock risk.
We inspect accessible cabling for visible deterioration, unsupported runs, poor terminations, or cable entry issues at the switchboard and meter area. These visible cues can indicate older wiring or past alterations that warrant electrician follow-up.
We visually check a representative sample of outlets and fittings for cracking, discoloration, loose plates, or heat marks. These signs can point to overloading, worn connections or water exposure that should be addressed promptly.
We confirm whether smoke alarms are visibly present and note obvious placement concerns or missing units. While full compliance testing sits with a licensed professional or owner obligations, missing or poorly located alarms are a practical safety concern for any household.
We look for visible issues around kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and outdoor areas such as exposed fittings, inappropriate use of extension leads, or weathered fixtures. These locations are common trouble spots due to moisture, heat and higher appliance loads.
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Many Burwood homes were built or updated across multiple decades, so it’s common to find older switchboards or a mix of newer and legacy components. During a visual inspection, we look for visible signs such as ageing breakers, poor labelling, missing blanks or heat damage. We don’t perform electrical testing, but we can flag visible risks and recommend electrician assessment for upgrades and compliance.
No. This service is a visual-only assessment of accessible electrical components. We observe the condition of items like the switchboard, visible wiring, outlets, switches and fittings for signs of damage, overheating or unsafe installation. If we see indicators that suggest a fault or non-compliance, we’ll recommend a licensed electrician carry out appropriate testing and any required repairs.
Common visual clues include mismatched fittings, damaged or brittle cable sheathing, unsecured cabling, inconsistent switchboard labelling, outlets that sit crooked or show discoloration, and external junctions that aren’t weather protected. In Burwood, renovations and extensions can leave a patchwork of old and new work. We document these observations and advise where further electrician checks are warranted.
They can. Units and townhouses in Burwood often have higher appliance density, more frequent occupant changes and occasional quick-fix additions like extra power boards or outdoor lighting. A visual inspection looks for tell-tale signs such as overloaded outlet use, worn fittings in high-traffic areas, and weathered external fixtures. We also note access limitations, as some electrical components may be in locked cupboards or common areas.
We can confirm whether smoke alarms are visibly present and note obvious gaps or concerns with placement, but we don’t certify compliance or perform specialist testing as part of a visual-only inspection. Requirements can vary depending on the property type and when work was completed. If alarms are missing, outdated or questionable, we’ll recommend the owner or a qualified professional verifies compliance and operation.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on visible switchboard, wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarms so you can act on clear, practical findings. Call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection in Burwood.