Kew East has a mix of post-war brick homes and renovated family houses where older switchboards and DIY alterations can hide risks—our visual inspection helps flag safety and compliance issues before they become faults.
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We visually assess the switchboard enclosure, labelling, circuit breaker layout, signs of overheating, corrosion, water entry, and old-style components that may not suit modern loads. This matters because faults often start where circuits concentrate—an early warning can prevent heat damage and reduce fire risk.
We check whether safety switches appear to be installed and whether the setup looks appropriate for key circuits (where visible and labelled). RCD coverage is a common compliance and safety gap in older homes and can be critical for reducing electric shock risk in kitchens, laundries, and outdoor areas.
We inspect accessible, visible cabling for obvious damage, unsafe joins, missing supports, or exposure to heat and moisture. We also note older-style wiring indicators where visible. Poorly protected cables can be vulnerable in garages, underfloor areas, and storage spaces.
We look for cracked plates, scorch marks, loose or damaged fittings, improvised adaptors, and signs of overheating around outlets and switches. These visual cues can indicate overloaded circuits, worn components, or moisture entry—issues that should be tested and repaired by an electrician.
We visually assess external lights, outdoor outlets, conduit condition, and cabling routes for weathering, UV damage, and water ingress risks. Kew East’s leafy streets and garden irrigation can increase exposure to moisture and physical damage, especially around patios, pergolas, and carports.
We check the visible presence, type (where identifiable), placement, and obvious defects in smoke alarms. We also note general compliance red flags such as missing covers or unsafe access points. This helps you prioritise upgrades that improve safety and may be relevant for rental requirements.
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Kew East has many homes that have been updated in stages, so you can end up with a mix of older electrical components and newer circuits. A visual inspection helps identify obvious risks like deteriorated switchboard components, missing safety switches, damaged outlets, and unsafe external fittings. It won’t replace electrical testing, but it’s a strong first pass to highlight what needs urgent attention.
No. A visual inspection reports on what can be seen without dismantling or testing. We can point out visible defects, likely non-compliances, and risk indicators, but compliance and safety ultimately require testing and certification by a licensed electrician. If we identify concerns—such as signs of overheating, poor workmanship, or inadequate RCD coverage—we’ll recommend the right next steps.
We treat this as a visual-only assessment and avoid invasive actions that could create risk or require electrical licensing. We’ll inspect the switchboard area, meter box condition, labelling, and any visible components and warning signs. We won’t remove covers or perform live testing. If deeper investigation is needed, we’ll document why and recommend engaging a licensed electrician for safe testing.
Renovations can introduce added circuits for kitchens, heating/cooling, and home offices, sometimes without upgrading the switchboard capacity or labelling properly. We often see crowded boards, inconsistent circuit identification, mixed generations of fittings, and external wiring added for decks or garden lighting. A visual inspection helps pinpoint where the installation looks improvised or stressed, so you can prioritise electrician testing and rectification.
Yes, we include a visual check for smoke alarms: whether they’re present, where they’re located, and any obvious defects. We’ll note if the type is identifiable and whether placement appears reasonable based on what we can see. This isn’t a functional test or certification, but it helps you understand if upgrades or additional alarms may be needed for safety and rental readiness.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a practical visual review of switchboards, visible wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarms—ideal for Kew East homes with mixed-era electrical work.