Ivanhoe East has a mix of older family homes and renovated properties where decades of add‑on wiring, upgraded appliances and modern switchboards don’t always match. A visual electrical check helps spot obvious safety risks before they turn into failures, shocks or fire hazards.
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We visually check the switchboard for dated components, mismatched breakers, blanking plates, labelling issues, scorch marks, heat discolouration and loose or untidy terminations that can suggest overheating or overloading—common concerns where circuits have been added over time.
We identify whether safety switches are present and note if protection appears to cover key areas such as power circuits, wet areas and outdoor circuits. Missing or incomplete RCD coverage is a common visible issue in older homes and can be a priority upgrade for safety.
We inspect visible cabling in accessible areas for deterioration, unsupported runs, mechanical damage, DIY joins, incorrect cable type in exposed locations, and signs of rodent or moisture impact. These issues can increase shock risk and lead to nuisance tripping or failures.
We check the meter box area for weathering, gaps that allow water ingress, damaged conduits, UV-degraded cabling, and unsafe clearances. Ivanhoe East properties with older external enclosures or updated façades can show exposure issues that need attention.
We confirm smoke alarms are present and note visible placement concerns such as missing alarms, poor mounting, damage, or units that appear dated. We also flag where the property layout suggests additional alarms may be required for practical coverage.
This is a visual inspection of accessible components, not electrical testing. We clearly state what was and wasn’t able to be seen (for example, concealed wiring in walls/ceilings) and recommend when a licensed electrician should carry out testing, repairs or compliance work.
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Many Ivanhoe East homes include older electrical infrastructure, and renovations can add demand from ovens, induction cooktops, split systems and outdoor power. During a visual inspection we look for dated components, poor labelling, heat damage, and signs that circuits have been added over time. We can’t test capacity, but we can flag visible indicators that a licensed electrician should assess and potentially upgrade.
No. This is a visual-only inspection of accessible electrical components such as the switchboard, visible cabling, meter box area and smoke alarms. We don’t open inaccessible areas or perform electrical testing. If we identify red flags—like heat damage, exposed wiring, missing safety switches or suspect DIY work—we’ll recommend follow-up assessment and any required compliance work by a licensed electrician.
Yes. We visually identify whether safety switches appear to be installed and note what circuits they seem to protect based on the board layout and labelling. We also report on visible issues such as unclear identification, missing labels, or signs of poor condition. Because this is a visual inspection, we don’t perform trip-time testing, but we can recommend an electrician test and confirm coverage.
Renovations can hide older wiring behind new plaster while adding new circuits for kitchens, bathrooms and heating/cooling. Visually, we often see mixed switchboard components, untidy terminations, inconsistent labelling, older cabling still present in accessible areas, and outdoor wiring that’s not well protected from weather. A visual inspection helps you identify these clues and plan targeted electrical follow-up.
Call ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to book your Electrical Visual Inspection in Ivanhoe East (3079). For the best outcome, ensure the switchboard and meter box are accessible, and ask the agent or owner to allow access to the garage, subfloor (if present) and any outdoor power areas. If you have renovation notes, share them so we can focus on likely risk areas.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the visible electrical risks that matter in Ivanhoe East homes—switchboard condition, wiring safety, RCD presence and smoke alarms—so you can act early. Call 0413 163 187.