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Hampton East has a mix of older brick homes and renovated units where switchboard upgrades, DIY changes and ageing wiring can hide in plain sight—our visual inspection helps flag obvious safety risks before they become faults.
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We visually assess the switchboard for ageing components, heat damage, poor labelling, gaps, corrosion and signs of mixed-era upgrades (for example, newer breakers added to an older board). This matters because switchboards are the control centre for protection devices, and visible deterioration or poor layout can indicate higher risk and the need for an electrician’s assessment.
We check whether safety switches appear to be installed and whether they’re appropriately located for the circuits they typically protect. We also note visible issues such as missing covers or inconsistent device types. RCDs are a key safety feature for reducing electric shock risk, especially in bathrooms, laundries and outdoor areas.
Where wiring is visible (for example near the switchboard, in a garage, under a raised floor, or at roof access points), we look for obvious deterioration, exposed conductors, unsecured cabling, questionable joins and signs of rodent damage. Visible wiring defects can point to overheating risk or non-compliant alterations.
We visually check a representative sample of outlets and switches for cracking, discolouration, loose faceplates, scorch marks and poorly fitted accessories. These can indicate overheating, overloading, or physical wear that may need urgent attention before it becomes a failure point.
We note visible smoke alarm locations and obvious shortcomings such as missing units, poorly positioned alarms or alarms that appear damaged. While we don’t certify compliance as part of a visual-only inspection, these observations help you prioritise upgrades, particularly in bedrooms and hallways where early warning is critical.
We check visible outdoor and semi-exposed electrical items such as external GPOs, weatherproof covers, conduit, lighting and any accessible cabling for damage, UV deterioration and moisture entry points. Hampton East homes with side-driveway access and outdoor entertaining areas often have additions that need proper weather protection.
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A visual inspection is a strong first filter, especially for older Hampton East homes where you may see older switchboards, worn outlets or visible cable deterioration. It won’t confirm cable condition inside walls or verify circuit performance. If we flag concerns such as older fuse gear, heat marks or questionable joins, we’ll recommend a licensed electrician for testing, repairs and any compliance work.
This service is a visual-only assessment. We identify whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be installed and note visible issues at the switchboard and accessible points, but we don’t perform electrical testing or certify operation. If the setup looks incomplete or inconsistent, we’ll recommend an electrician carries out RCD testing and confirms which circuits are protected.
We focus on accessible areas where electrical components can be seen safely: the switchboard/meter area, internal rooms for a sample of power points and switches, visible cabling near the board, and accessible garage or outdoor fittings. If there is safe and practical access to subfloor or roof entry points, we’ll observe any visible wiring in those areas without moving insulation or opening walls.
Yes, some Hampton East unit blocks and townhouse developments have switchboards in shared meter rooms, side passages or garages, and access may depend on body corporate arrangements or locked enclosures. We can still complete a visual assessment of what is accessible on the day, and we’ll document any access limitations so you know what to request from the agent, owner or body corporate for a complete follow-up.
Yes. We clearly separate immediate visible safety risks (such as scorch marks, damaged fittings, exposed wiring or compromised switchboard covers) from items that are advisory or maintenance-related. Because this is not an electrical test, we won’t diagnose hidden faults, but we will prioritise findings so you can book the right electrician work in the right order.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers a careful, visual-only electrical safety review—switchboard, safety switches, visible wiring and smoke alarm observations—so you can act on clear risks fast. Call 0485 857 077.