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Ivanhoe has a mix of mid‑century homes and renovated weatherboards where older wiring, upgraded kitchens and added circuits can leave a patchwork of electrical work—our visual inspection helps flag obvious safety and compliance red flags before they turn into faults.
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We visually assess the switchboard for signs of overheating, scorching, brittle cabling, missing blanks, poor labelling and overcrowding. This matters because many electrical faults start at the board, and visible heat damage or messy terminations can indicate higher risk and the need for urgent electrician attention.
We confirm whether safety switches appear to be installed and whether the configuration suggests coverage for power and lighting circuits. While we don’t perform electrical testing in a visual-only inspection, identifying missing or incomplete RCD coverage helps you plan upgrades that reduce shock risk in everyday areas like kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor circuits.
Where accessible, we look for exposed conductors, damaged insulation, unsupported cabling, makeshift joins and unsafe routing near sharp edges or heat sources. In Ivanhoe’s older homes and renovated spaces, visible wiring issues can be a sign that parts of the system haven’t been updated to match newer loads and expectations.
We visually check for the presence of smoke alarms and note obvious placement concerns, such as missing alarms on key levels or alarms that appear aged or poorly located. We also note hardwired versus battery-only alarms where visible. Correct smoke alarm setup is a core life-safety issue and often a compliance requirement.
We look for cracked plates, loose fittings, discoloration, heat marks, missing covers and signs of moisture impact. These visible indicators can point to overheating connections, water ingress or physical damage—issues that an electrician should investigate before they escalate to failure or fire risk.
We pay extra attention to bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, patios and garden areas for obvious hazards like unsuitable fittings, weather exposure, corrosion and DIY extensions. These zones carry higher risk because water and weather accelerate deterioration and increase the consequence of faults.
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An Electrical Visual Inspection in Ivanhoe focuses on what can be seen without invasive work or electrical testing. We visually assess the switchboard condition, apparent safety switch presence, accessible wiring, fittings like power points and light switches, and visible smoke alarm setup. We also note obvious hazards such as heat damage, exposed wiring or moisture impact, and recommend where a qualified electrician should test, repair or upgrade.
No. This is a visual-only assessment, not a substitute for electrical testing performed by a licensed electrician. We don’t measure load, insulation resistance, circuit performance or earth continuity. Instead, we identify visible safety and compliance red flags and help you decide what needs further investigation. If the inspection highlights concerns, the next step is a detailed electrical test and any rectification by an electrician.
We can’t confirm electrical capacity through a visual inspection alone, but we can flag common indicators that a switchboard upgrade should be discussed with an electrician. These include visible overcrowding, ageing components, poor labelling, signs of overheating, lack of safety switches, or a setup that looks mismatched to modern usage such as air conditioning, electric cooking or added circuits from renovations.
They can be, especially where the home has been renovated in stages or extended. In Ivanhoe, it’s not unusual to see a mix of older cabling and newer additions, which can create inconsistent standards across the property. Our visual inspection looks for exposed or deteriorated wiring, makeshift connections, and switchboard warning signs. Any concerns should then be confirmed and corrected by a licensed electrician.
Yes, visually. We note the presence of smoke alarms and obvious placement or condition concerns where accessible. We also record what is visible about the type (hardwired or battery). Because this is not an electrical test, we don’t verify operation or interconnection. If alarms look missing, outdated, or poorly located, we recommend an electrician or appropriate professional confirm compliance and upgrade where needed.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the switchboard, visible wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarms to highlight clear electrical red flags in Ivanhoe homes—call 0413 163 187 to organise an inspection.