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Clarinda has plenty of mid-century homes and updated renovations where older wiring and mixed-era switchboards can hide polarity faults—testing helps prevent shocks, appliance damage and nuisance tripping.
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We test polarity at accessible power points to confirm active and neutral aren’t reversed. Incorrect polarity can leave appliance casings energised, increase shock risk, and cause unexpected faults—especially in kitchens, laundries and outdoor points.
We check the switchboard for obvious defects such as heat damage, missing blanks, deteriorated components, or legacy fuses, and we note the presence and type of circuit protection. A safe, correctly configured switchboard is the foundation of electrical safety in the home.
Where testable, we identify safety switches (RCDs) and perform basic functional checks using appropriate testing methods. RCD coverage is critical for reducing injury risk from electric shock, particularly in wet areas and older homes that may not have been fully upgraded.
We look for visible signs of unsafe wiring practices in accessible areas—unsupported cabling, damaged insulation, exposed conductors, or non-compliant junctions. These issues can create fire risk and are often found where renovations have been done in stages.
We check that smoke alarms are present and sensibly positioned in key locations, and note any obvious concerns such as missing units or poor placement. Working alarms are essential for early warning, particularly in homes with older ceiling spaces and timber framing elements.
You receive a clear summary of hazards and safety gaps, with photos where relevant and guidance on what to ask an electrician to rectify. This helps you prioritise urgent items (like polarity faults or missing RCD protection) versus improvements to plan after settlement.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Many Clarinda homes have had staged upgrades, so you can end up with a modern kitchen on older circuits or a newer switchboard feeding legacy wiring. A polarity and safety assessment helps uncover reversed polarity at outlets, gaps in RCD protection, and visible wiring defects. It’s a smart check before settlement or before you start a renovation that will add new loads to existing circuits.
Polarity testing checks whether outlets are correctly wired (active/neutral orientation) and helps identify immediate shock and appliance risks. A compliance certificate is issued by a licensed electrician after electrical installation or rectification work and covers legal compliance. Our assessment is a targeted safety inspection and reporting service that highlights hazards and tells you what to ask an electrician to fix or certify.
Yes. We inspect the switchboard’s condition and identify the types of protection present, including safety switches (RCDs) where fitted. Where it’s safe and appropriate to do so, we perform basic functional checks and note any concerns such as missing covers, signs of overheating, poor labelling, or inadequate RCD coverage. Any defects are documented so an electrician can quote accurately.
They can. Renovations in Clarinda frequently focus on wet areas and living spaces, and electrical work may be extended from older circuits rather than fully replaced. New plaster and cabinetry can conceal older joins, overloaded circuits, or outlets that were rewired incorrectly. An Electrical Safety Assessment helps pick up warning signs through polarity testing, switchboard review, and visible wiring observations in accessible areas.
Make sure the switchboard is accessible, pets are secured, and power points in key areas (kitchen, laundry, garage) aren’t blocked by furniture. If you have recent electrical invoices, renovation details, or known issues like frequent tripping, have them ready so we can focus the assessment. We’ll work around normal household items, but clear access helps us test more locations efficiently.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for polarity testing, switchboard safety checks, RCD review and smoke alarm observations tailored to Clarinda homes.