Kew East has a mix of mid-century brick homes, renovated weatherboards and modern townhouses—often with older switchboards, stairwells and upgraded decks where safety issues can be missed.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Kew East
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We check for visible electrical hazards such as deteriorated cabling, exposed conductors, unsafe DIY connections, damaged power points/switches, and signs of overheating. This matters in Kew East homes that have had partial renovations, where older wiring can remain behind newer finishes.
We assess stairs and landings for uneven risers, loose treads, inadequate grip surfaces and missing/loose handrails. Falls commonly occur at internal split levels and external steps, which are frequent in renovated properties and townhouse designs across Kew East.
We inspect accessible decks and balconies for movement, rot risk indicators, loose fixings, and balustrade height/spacing concerns where visible. This is critical where older timber decks have been resurfaced, or where balustrades have been modified to improve views or modernise the façade.
We look for slippery finishes, poor drainage, leaking fixtures, and water damage that can weaken flooring or create mould-prone areas. Bathrooms and laundries in older Kew East homes are often updated, but drainage falls, screen sealing and floor transitions can still create hazards.
We check paths, driveways, pavers, steps and thresholds for lifting, cracking, abrupt level changes and poor lighting at entries. Kew East properties with older concrete and mature landscaping can hide uneven surfaces that become risky at night or during wet weather.
We assess accessible garages and carports for unstable shelving, low-clearance hazards, damaged doors, and unsafe storage of chemicals or fuels. These spaces are often modified over time, and small defects here can lead to injuries or costly rectification after purchase.
Discover why thousands of property buyers trust us with their most important investment.
Professional inspections with attention to every detail. Here's a glimpse of our work.
Inspection photo 1
Inspection photo 2
Inspection photo 3
Get Safety Hazards as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Kew East homes often show a mix of older construction and newer upgrades. We commonly see issues like outdated or modified electrical components, uneven external steps, loose handrails, slippery path surfaces, and deck or balcony balustrades that don’t feel secure. Properties renovated in stages can also hide abrupt floor level changes and poorly finished transitions that increase trip risk.
Yes. We look at the presence and visible placement of smoke alarms and note concerns such as missing alarms, alarms in questionable locations, or obvious damage. While we don’t certify systems like a specialist contractor, our inspection helps you understand what may need prompt attention so the home is safer and closer to expected standards before move-in.
Absolutely. Newer builds can still have safety risks, especially around stairs, balcony balustrades, wet-area slip hazards, garage access and external steps. We also look for signs of rushed finishing or later modifications that can introduce hazards. A newer property can look immaculate but still have practical safety issues that only show up during a methodical walk-through.
Yes, where accessible. We check for movement, visible deterioration, loose fixings and balustrade stability indicators, and we note any areas that warrant further investigation by a qualified trade. This is particularly important in Kew East where older timber elements may have been resurfaced or extended, and where water exposure can accelerate wear at joints and posts.
You’ll receive a detailed report that lists hazards by area (inside and outside), explains why each item matters, and prioritises what should be addressed first. We include practical recommendations so you can plan repairs, request fixes from the vendor, or seek specialist quotes. If access is limited in any part of the property, we clearly note what couldn’t be assessed.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a buyer-focused safety hazard assessment that flags the real risks in Kew East homes—especially where older builds and renovations meet.