Kerrimuir homes often mix older brick veneer builds with renovated interiors—creating hidden risks like outdated switchboards, uneven steps, and improvised deck or pergola work that needs a safety-focused check.
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We check accessible switchboard condition, visible wiring, power points, light fittings, and signs of overloading or heat damage. In older Kerrimuir homes, partial upgrades can leave unsafe junctions or outdated protective devices, which raises shock and fire risk.
We identify uneven thresholds, lifting floor coverings, cracked tiles, and abrupt level changes at doorways and extensions. These are common where older sections meet renovated areas and can cause falls for kids, older occupants, and visitors.
We assess visible stair integrity, handrail presence, balustrade stability, and obvious spacing or height issues. Where decks or steps have been modified over time, loose fixings and inadequate edge protection can become a serious fall hazard.
We inspect driveways, paths, garden steps and wet-area transitions for cracking, slope changes, ponding and algae-prone surfaces. Kerrimuir’s leafy blocks can increase debris and moisture on shaded paths, making slip hazards easy to miss.
We check for sharp edges, unstable shelving, damaged doors, exposed fixings and unsafe storage arrangements in accessible outbuildings. These areas are a frequent source of injuries and are often overlooked during a standard walk-through.
We look for obvious risks that affect safe exit and fire safety, such as blocked egress routes, damaged internal doors, unsafe heater placement, and visible issues around combustion appliances. The goal is to flag practical hazards you can address quickly.
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In Kerrimuir we often see a mix of original features and later renovations, which can create safety gaps. Common issues include aging or mismatched electrical components, loose or uneven outdoor steps, slippery shaded paths, and decks or pergolas with inadequate edge protection. We also find trip hazards where extensions meet older rooms, plus garage and shed risks like unstable shelving and exposed fixings.
Yes. A building inspection focuses on the condition of the structure and major defects, while a Safety Hazards inspection targets injury and incident risks that affect daily living. That includes trip and fall points, electrical shock indicators, unsafe stairs and balustrades, slip-prone external surfaces, and obvious fire and egress hazards. Many buyers choose both so they understand structural condition and immediate safety priorities.
We inspect accessible outdoor areas and look for safety risks such as unstable posts, loose boards, protruding fixings, and inadequate handrails or balustrades. In Kerrimuir, outdoor upgrades are common and sometimes completed in stages, so we pay close attention to edges, steps, and transitions to lawns or paving. If an area isn’t safely accessible on the day, we’ll note limitations and advise next steps.
They can. Established trees and dense planting can lift pavers, crack paths, and create uneven garden edging. Shaded areas also stay damp longer, increasing slip risk on mossy concrete or timber. During the inspection we look for obvious trip points, slippery surfaces, and drainage issues that contribute to ponding near steps and entry points, then recommend practical remediation options.
Use it as a priority list for safety and negotiation. Address urgent hazards first—items that pose immediate risk such as electrical warning signs, unstable stairs, or missing edge protection. For non-urgent issues, use the report to estimate repair scope and costs, then factor that into your offer. If you’re negotiating, the documented locations and photos make it easier to request repairs or a price adjustment.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the real-world risks that show up in Kerrimuir homes—older services, altered layouts, and outdoor fall hazards. Call 0413 163 187 to organise your inspection.