Glenferrie homes often mix older wiring and steep internal stairs with modern renovations and student rentals near Glenferrie Road—conditions where hidden safety risks are easy to miss.
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We look for visible signs of outdated or unsafe electrical components, including older-style switchboards, heat damage, exposed conductors, DIY cabling, and missing safety devices where observable. Electrical defects are a leading cause of house fires, and older Glenferrie homes may not have been updated to modern expectations.
We check the presence, positioning and apparent condition of smoke alarms in accessible areas, noting missing alarms, poor locations (such as not near sleeping areas), and ageing units. This matters in Glenferrie’s multi-storey homes and subdivided layouts where early warning is critical.
We assess stairs, landings, handrails and balustrades for looseness, inadequate height, large gaps, and trip hazards such as uneven risers or damaged nosings. Period homes and renovated townhouses in Glenferrie can have non-uniform steps or retrofitted rails that don’t provide reliable support.
We check wet areas for hazards that contribute to slips and burns, including cracked tiles, loose floor coverings, poor drainage, and signs of persistent moisture. We also note obvious hot-water and tempering valve issues where visible, because scald risk is a common problem in older plumbing setups.
We inspect accessible external routes for uneven paving, lifted edges, deteriorated steps, and poor lighting conditions where observable. In Glenferrie, movement in older concrete and tree-root impacts can create trip points from the street to the front door and around side accessways.
We identify common hazards in garages and storage areas such as low head clearance, unstable shelving, exposed sharp edges, and unsafe access to under-house areas. Converted or partially finished spaces are common in Glenferrie and can contain risky makeshift stairs, unprotected openings or poor ventilation.
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Yes. Glenferrie has many older homes that have been extended or renovated over time, which can leave a mix of old and new building elements. We often see issues such as inconsistent stair geometry, loose handrails, older switchboards, and deteriorated external paths. A Safety Hazards inspection helps you identify what needs urgent attention and what can be scheduled after settlement.
No. We identify visible electrical safety hazards and red flags, such as damaged components, heat marks, exposed wiring, or outdated switchboard arrangements where observable. Formal testing and certification must be completed by a licensed electrician. If we find concerns, we’ll recommend the right next step so you can arrange targeted electrical testing and repairs.
Yes. We inspect the apartment’s accessible internal areas and relevant external areas that are part of the lot. For common property (like shared stairwells, basements, or external balustrades), we can note apparent hazards we can see, but full assessment may require owners corporation access or documentation. We’ll explain what we could and couldn’t access on the day.
Properties set up for share housing can have higher wear and tear, makeshift room conversions, and heavy use of power points and appliances. We commonly watch for overloaded or poorly arranged power leads, missing or poorly located smoke alarms, loose stair components, and trip hazards in corridors and rear accessways. We document these clearly so you can fix them before occupancy.
Time varies with property size and complexity, but most inspections take long enough to thoroughly check accessible internal and external areas, including stairs, wet areas and electrical red flags. You’ll receive a detailed report with photos and prioritised items, separating immediate hazards from maintenance concerns. If access is restricted, we’ll note limitations and the implications.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the real safety risks seen in Glenferrie homes—stairs, balustrades, ageing electrics and uneven external access. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.