Croydon North homes often mix older wiring upgrades with newer renovations and sheds—our visual checks focus on switchboards, safety switches and smoke alarms where mismatched electrical work commonly shows up.
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We visually check the switchboard for obvious overheating marks, damaged covers, missing blanks, poor labelling, and signs of non-standard modifications. This matters because the switchboard is where many visible safety issues appear first, especially after renovations or added circuits.
We identify whether RCDs appear to be installed and note what circuits they seem to protect based on visible labelling and arrangement. RCD coverage is a key safety layer for shock prevention, and gaps often show up in homes that have been upgraded in stages.
We look for accessible isolation, obvious damage, and mismatched components that can indicate piecemeal upgrades. Clear isolation and correctly presented protective devices support safer maintenance and reduce the chance of unsafe workarounds.
We inspect accessible cabling for mechanical damage, unsupported runs, inappropriate joins, degraded insulation, and cabling that appears poorly routed around storage areas, roofs or subfloor entry points. These issues can increase fire risk and should be reviewed by an electrician.
We visually assess accessible outlets and switches for cracking, discoloration, loose fittings, and signs of heat stress. In busy family homes, worn accessories can be an early indicator of overload, poor connections or moisture impact.
We note the presence and visible condition of smoke alarms, including whether they appear appropriately located and maintained. Smoke alarms are a critical life-safety item, and older alarms or missing alarms are common findings in properties that haven’t been updated recently.
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In Croydon North we often see evidence of staged upgrades—an older switchboard with newer breakers added, inconsistent labelling, or cabling that suggests extensions and shed circuits were installed later. Outdoor power points and garden lighting can also show weather wear, cracked covers or poor sealing. Our inspection records these visible indicators and recommends electrician testing where needed.
No. An electrical visual inspection is a non-invasive assessment of what is accessible and visible at the time of inspection, such as the switchboard presentation, visible wiring condition, and the apparent presence of RCDs and smoke alarms. It does not replace electrical testing, fault finding, or certification. If we identify concerns, we’ll recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician for testing and rectification.
Yes. We visually identify safety switches (RCDs) where they are present and note what they appear to cover based on the switchboard layout and labelling. If labelling is unclear or the set-up suggests incomplete coverage, we’ll flag it. Confirming protection and operation requires electrical testing by an electrician, which we can recommend when appropriate.
Sheds and garage conversions in Croydon North often have added power, lighting and sometimes higher-load equipment. We visually check for obvious issues such as exposed cabling, damaged conduit, unsafe joins, and fittings that show heat or moisture impact. We also note if the switchboard set-up and labelling appear consistent with those additions, and recommend electrician testing for any concerns.
Where safe access is available, we can visually observe accessible areas to note obvious concerns like damaged insulation, unsafe clearances around downlights, or cabling that appears unsupported or poorly routed. However, roof spaces can be restricted by access size, storage, insulation thickness, or safety hazards. We’ll explain any access limitations and document what could and couldn’t be sighted.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on visible switchboard set-up, wiring safety indicators, RCD presence and smoke alarms—call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection in Croydon North (3136).