Croydon’s mix of older brick veneer homes and renovated family houses can hide DIY electrical changes, aged switchboards and outdated smoke alarm setups—issues a visual inspection can spot early.
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We visually assess the switchboard for signs of ageing, heat stress, missing blanks, poor labelling, and outdated fuse-style setups. This matters because older boards can lack modern protective devices and may not suit today’s appliance loads common in Croydon family homes.
We look for safety switches and note whether they appear to protect key circuits typically required for modern safety expectations. Where RCD coverage appears limited or unclear, we flag it for electrician testing and verification.
We check accessible roof spaces, under-floor areas (where safe), and visible cabling for cracking insulation, unsupported runs, amateur joins, and exposure to heat sources. Deteriorated or poorly supported cabling increases fire and shock risk.
We visually inspect a representative selection of accessible outlets and switches for damage, scorching, loose fittings, missing covers, and unsafe placement. These are common indicators of overloading, poor workmanship or moisture ingress.
We check for the presence, type and visible positioning of smoke alarms and note any obvious gaps that may affect compliance expectations. We also flag alarms that appear aged, poorly located, or not interconnected where that may be expected after renovations.
We assess outdoor lights, external power points, and visible conduit for UV damage, cracked seals, and inadequate weather protection—important in Croydon where gardens, decking and outdoor entertaining areas often rely heavily on external power.
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Many Croydon homes built in the 1960s–80s can still have older switchboards, sometimes with ceramic fuses or limited safety switch protection, especially if the property hasn’t had a major electrical upgrade. Our electrical visual inspection looks for visible signs of age, heat damage, poor labelling and missing protective devices. If upgrades or testing are recommended, we’ll clearly note what to discuss with a licensed electrician.
No. An electrical visual inspection is a visual-only assessment of accessible components such as the switchboard, visible wiring, fittings and smoke alarms. It does not include electrical testing, fault finding, or certification. If we identify items that look unsafe or non-compliant, we recommend further assessment by a licensed electrician who can test circuits, RCD operation and confirm compliance.
Yes, we check whether safety switches appear to be installed at the switchboard and note any visible limitations in coverage or labelling. Because correct operation and circuit coverage can’t be confirmed visually alone, we may recommend electrician testing to verify RCD functionality and ensure the right circuits (such as power and lighting where required) are properly protected.
We often see renovated Croydon properties where electrical changes have been made over time, including added downlights, kitchen upgrades, outdoor entertaining areas, or converted garages. During the visual inspection we look for obvious issues like inconsistent fittings, exposed joins, unsupported cabling, and non-weatherproof outdoor work. If anything looks questionable, we document it and recommend a licensed electrician inspect and test before settlement.
We visually check for smoke alarms, their apparent type and placement, and note any obvious gaps such as missing alarms in key areas or alarms that appear old or poorly located. Visual checks can’t confirm interconnection or correct operation, but they are useful for highlighting likely compliance concerns—particularly in homes that have had extensions or internal reconfigurations common across the Croydon area.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a clear, safety-focused visual review of switchboards, visible wiring, safety switches and smoke alarms in Croydon—call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.