Kew has a mix of renovated period homes and older wiring upgrades; a visual inspection helps spot dated switchboards, DIY additions and missing safety switches before they become a hazard.
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We visually inspect the switchboard for signs of age, overcrowding, heat damage, corrosion, missing blanks, labelling issues and whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be installed. This matters because older boards and limited RCD coverage can increase shock and fire risk and may indicate the need for an electrician-led upgrade.
We check accessible, visible cabling where it can be seen (e.g., near the switchboard, in garages, under-house areas or service entries) for deterioration, unsupported runs, improvised joins and other warning signs. In Kew homes with staged renovations, mixed wiring can be a clue that parts of the electrical system haven’t been modernised consistently.
We look for cracked plates, loose fittings, scorch marks, unsafe mounting and other visible defects around sockets and switches. These indicators can suggest overheating, poor workmanship or wear-and-tear in high-use areas like kitchens, living zones and home offices—common in Kew family homes.
We visually note smoke alarms where accessible and check for obvious issues such as missing units, poor placement cues in multi-level homes, or aged-looking alarms. While we don’t perform compliance certification, this helps highlight whether further checks are needed to meet expected safety standards before moving in or leasing out.
We scan for visible red flags that can point to unlicensed or non-compliant work, such as inconsistent fixtures, exposed conductors, makeshift penetrations, or unusual cabling routes. Kew renovations can be extensive; this feature helps you identify areas that deserve closer attention by a licensed electrician.
Where safe and accessible, we visually observe electrical-related items in areas like garages, roof spaces or subfloors for obvious hazards (for example, unsupported cables or damaged insulation near wiring). These spaces can reveal issues that aren’t visible in finished rooms, especially in older Kew homes with added extensions.
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An Electrical Visual Inspection in Kew focuses on what can be safely seen and accessed. We visually assess the switchboard (including signs of age and whether safety switches appear present), visible wiring condition, accessible power points and switches, and observable smoke alarms. It’s a visual-only assessment, so it doesn’t replace electrician testing, but it’s very effective for spotting red flags before purchase or renovation.
No. This service is a visual-only inspection and does not provide electrical compliance certification or instrument testing. If we identify concerns—such as an older-looking switchboard, possible limited RCD coverage, or visible wiring defects—we’ll document them and recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician. That follow-up is where testing and any compliance confirmation should occur.
We can visually identify whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be installed and whether the switchboard shows obvious issues such as damage, missing covers or poor labelling. However, verifying operation requires testing that sits outside a visual-only inspection. If the installation looks dated, incomplete or unclear, we’ll recommend a licensed electrician test the RCDs and confirm adequate circuit coverage.
In Kew, renovations can leave a mix of old and new electrical components. Visually, this can show up as crowded switchboards with added circuits, inconsistent fittings across the house, older cabling still present near service entries, or signs of quick alterations in garages and under-house areas. A visual inspection helps flag these clues so you can budget for an electrician assessment before settlement or further renovation.
Use the report to prioritise risks and ask targeted questions. If we note switchboard concerns, limited safety switch coverage indicators, or visible wiring defects, you can request further electrician testing, seek repairs before settlement, or adjust your budget. For renovated properties, the report can also guide you to check electrical work documentation and confirm any alterations were completed appropriately.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the visible warning signs that matter in Kew homes—switchboard safety, wiring indicators and smoke alarm visibility—so you know what to address next. Call 0413 163 187.