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Kensington has a mix of older period homes and tightly renovated terraces where DIY changes, ageing wiring and crowded switchboards can hide polarity faults and safety-switch gaps.
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We test selected accessible power points to identify reversed polarity and wiring faults that can leave appliance casings live or stop protective devices working as intended. Polarity issues are easy to miss during a standard walk-through but are critical for shock safety.
We visually assess the switchboard for signs of overheating, crowding, mismatched breakers, exposed openings, deteriorated components and general safety risks. We note where an electrician should investigate further, especially in homes that have had multiple renovations.
We identify whether RCDs are fitted and, where safely possible, perform basic functional testing using the test button to confirm operation. We also note common gaps, such as incomplete circuit coverage that can leave older power and lighting circuits unprotected.
We look for visible wiring issues at accessible points—loose fittings, damaged cables, inappropriate joins, and heat-affected outlets and switches. These are practical warning signs that often show up in high-use areas like kitchens, laundries and garages.
We check for the presence of smoke alarms and note obvious placement or coverage concerns based on the layout we can access. We also highlight when further advice is needed to meet Victorian requirements, particularly in multi-level layouts and renovated floorplans.
We document safety and compliance-related issues you can take straight to an electrician or property manager—what’s urgent, what’s recommended, and what needs confirmation by a licensed electrician. This is especially useful before settlement, leasing, or starting renovation work.
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They can. Many Kensington houses have been updated in stages, which sometimes leaves older wiring or earlier modifications mixed with newer circuits. Polarity faults can occur where outlets have been rewired or replaced incorrectly. Our Electrical Safety Assessment focuses on testing accessible outlets and flagging signs of inconsistent work so you can engage an electrician with clear, specific items to investigate.
No. This assessment is a safety-focused inspection that identifies risks and red flags, including polarity faults, RCD coverage concerns, switchboard hazards and smoke alarm presence. A compliance certificate, electrical works certification, or rectification must be completed by a licensed electrician after any required repairs or upgrades. We provide practical findings to guide that next step and help you prioritise what to address first.
We assess accessible switchboards, accessible outlets and switches, and visible wiring elements where safe access is available. We don’t dismantle fixed equipment, open walls/ceilings, or test concealed cabling, and we don’t perform work that requires a licensed electrician. If access is restricted (for example, locked meter boxes or blocked switchboards), we’ll note it as a limitation and explain how to resolve it.
Apartments can have shared infrastructure, body corporate responsibilities and limited access to meter rooms or main switchboards. We focus on what’s within the lot—your unit’s switchboard, accessible outlets, safety switches and visible issues—then note any areas that require building management access. If there are signs the unit relies on outdated protection or has crowded circuits due to modern appliance loads, we’ll flag that clearly.
We check for the presence of smoke alarms and note obvious coverage concerns based on the layout we can access. Formal installation, interconnection requirements, and verification against specific rental standards should be confirmed by a licensed electrician or the relevant compliance professional. Our assessment helps you identify gaps early so you can organise the right follow-up before leasing, settlement, or renovation works.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides polarity-focused electrical safety checks that highlight switchboard risks, RCD gaps and smoke alarm concerns—call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection in Kensington.