Footscray’s mix of older weatherboards, renovated terraces and subdivided units can hide DIY wiring, aging switchboards and missing safety switches—polarity testing helps uncover dangerous faults early.
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We test for correct active/neutral polarity at accessible outlets to help detect wiring errors that can leave appliance casings live, increase shock risk, or prevent protective devices from operating as intended.
We inspect the switchboard for signs of aging, heat damage, corrosion, unsecured covers, mixed components and outdated fuse arrangements that can increase fire risk or limit safe circuit protection.
We check whether safety switches are present and broadly appropriate for the installation, noting gaps where RCD protection may be missing on power or lighting circuits—an important risk control in lived-in homes.
We look for visible wiring concerns such as brittle insulation, exposed conductors, damaged flexes, unsafe joins, or signs of previous DIY work in accessible locations that could create shock or ignition hazards.
We check for discolouration, melting, scorch marks, loose fittings and other heat stress indicators at accessible outlets, switchboard components and visible cabling—common signs of overload or poor connections.
We note smoke alarms visible at the time of inspection and comment on observed placement and condition where accessible, helping you identify obvious compliance and safety gaps to discuss with a qualified electrician.
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Footscray properties often have a mix of original circuits and newer wiring added during renovations. If wiring has been altered over time, polarity mistakes can occur at outlets or fittings. Incorrect polarity can increase electric shock risk and may affect how protective devices operate. A polarity-focused Electrical Safety Assessment checks accessible points and highlights issues you should have a licensed electrician rectify.
Yes. We visually assess the switchboard for common safety concerns such as outdated fuse arrangements, signs of overheating, corrosion, unsecured covers, and mixed or mismatched components. We also look at the presence of safety switches and note obvious gaps in protection. If we see hazards, we’ll recommend prompt review and repair by a qualified electrician.
We test accessible outlets and key areas as part of a practical safety assessment, but we may not be able to test every single point due to access, furniture, tenancy restrictions or site conditions. Our focus is on identifying safety-critical patterns and risks—such as polarity faults, heat indicators, and protection gaps—so you can address the most urgent issues first with an electrician.
In Footscray, subdivided homes and older unit conversions can show signs of staged electrical upgrades, including mixed switchboard components, added circuits for kitchens and heating, and older cabling still in service. We often see missing RCD coverage on some circuits, crowded switchboards, or outlets that show heat stress. The assessment helps identify these risks early so repairs can be prioritised.
We can note smoke alarms we can see and comment on their observed condition and placement, but full compliance depends on the specific property, installation details and applicable requirements. If alarms are missing, poorly located, damaged, or appear unsuitable, we’ll document what we observed and recommend follow-up with a qualified electrician to confirm compliance and upgrade where needed.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for polarity-focused checks, switchboard risk identification and clear, electrician-ready findings—call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection in Footscray.