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Essendon North has plenty of older brick homes and renovated weatherboards where past DIY upgrades can leave polarity, earthing and switchboard safety unclear. A targeted electrical safety assessment helps flag hazards before you move in or renovate.
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We test accessible power points to confirm active/neutral orientation and identify polarity faults that can make appliances and fittings unsafe even when they appear to work normally.
We visually assess the switchboard for old-style fuses, heat damage, corrosion, missing blanks, unsafe wiring presentation and labelling issues that can indicate higher risk or poor past work.
We check whether safety switches are installed and note coverage where it’s identifiable, because incomplete RCD protection can leave key areas like kitchens, laundries or outdoor circuits more exposed.
We look for accessible signs of electrical hazards such as damaged insulation, exposed conductors, unsafe joins, degraded cabling in roof/underfloor access points (where safely visible), and high-risk temporary wiring.
We pay close attention to kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and external areas where moisture and weather exposure increase the consequence of polarity or earthing problems and where protection matters most.
We note smoke alarm presence and visible positioning considerations to support safer occupancy, and we highlight where an electrician may need to confirm compliance or upgrade hardwired/interconnected alarms depending on the home’s setup.
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Many Essendon North properties have older electrical foundations with newer renovations layered on top—extra circuits for kitchens, heating/cooling, and outdoor entertaining. That mix can hide polarity, earthing or switchboard issues that don’t show up until there’s a fault. An Electrical Safety Assessment focuses on identifying those common safety risks so you know what needs an electrician’s attention before occupancy or renovation works.
Polarity testing checks whether active and neutral are correctly connected at outlets and accessible points. If polarity is reversed, a device may still operate, but parts that should be neutral can become live under certain conditions, increasing shock risk. Our assessment highlights any polarity concerns found during testing so you can arrange rectification with a licensed electrician.
Yes. We include a practical, safety-focused review of the switchboard’s visible condition and the presence of safety switches (RCDs). We note warning signs such as old fuse-style boards, heat damage, corrosion, missing covers, poor labelling, and limited RCD protection. Where required, we recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician for confirmation, testing and upgrades.
Renovated kitchens often add high-load appliances and extra outlets, which can stress older circuits if the switchboard and wiring weren’t upgraded at the same time. Common risks include incomplete safety switch coverage, overloaded circuits, and polarity or earthing issues at newly added points. During the assessment, we prioritise checks around wet areas and kitchen power points to flag hazards needing electrician rectification.
No. This assessment is a safety inspection designed to identify observable hazards and polarity issues and to guide next steps. Compliance certification and electrical repair work must be completed by a licensed electrician, who may perform further testing and issue the relevant documentation. If we find concerns, we’ll clearly list them so your electrician can quote and confirm compliance requirements.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on polarity testing and the common switchboard and protection issues seen in older, renovated Essendon North homes. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your assessment.