Laburnum has a mix of older timber homes and renovated family properties around leafy streets—updates can leave switchboards, smoke alarms and outdoor circuits in a patchwork of old and new. A visual inspection helps spot obvious safety gaps before they become faults.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Laburnum
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We visually assess the switchboard for signs of ageing, heat damage, corrosion, missing blanks, poor enclosure integrity and unsafe access. We also note whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be installed and whether the board layout suggests mixed-era upgrades that may warrant an electrician’s review.
We check accessible cabling in roof spaces, subfloors and service areas (where safely accessible) for obvious issues such as unsupported runs, mechanical damage, brittle insulation, exposed conductors or unsafe junctions. Poor routing and visible damage can increase the likelihood of faults, especially where renovations have altered the original layout.
This is a visual-only assessment of whether RCDs are present and how circuits appear to be protected based on switchboard configuration and labelling. We flag missing or unclear protection where it matters most, such as general power and wet-area circuits, and recommend electrical testing where confirmation is required.
We visually check for smoke alarms, their apparent placement, and whether they look appropriate for the home layout (for example, hallways outside bedrooms). If alarms look outdated, poorly located or absent in key areas, we document it and outline practical next steps for compliance and safety.
We look for common visible red flags like cracked plates, loose fittings, heat discolouration, missing covers, and signs of water exposure near switches or outlets. These issues can indicate poor connections or moisture ingress and often justify prompt attention by a licensed electrician.
We visually inspect accessible exterior points such as outdoor power outlets, lighting, and any visible cabling for UV damage, inadequate weatherproofing, unsafe mounting, or evidence of water entry. In greener parts of Laburnum, outdoor circuits often see more wear from watering, shade, and garden activity.
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 Electrical Visual Inspection as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes—Laburnum has many homes that have been updated in stages, and that can leave a mix of older wiring, newer circuits and altered switchboard arrangements. A visual inspection helps identify obvious mismatches, unsafe-looking joins, aged components, and gaps in visible safety features like RCDs and smoke alarms. It won’t replace electrician testing, but it’s a strong first pass before purchase or renovation planning.
No. This is a visual-only inspection and it does not include electrical testing, load testing, or disassembly of switchboards and fittings. We assess what is safely visible and accessible and report on defects, safety concerns and compliance red flags that can be identified by sight. Where confirmation requires testing, we recommend follow-up with a licensed electrician.
We can identify visible issues such as corrosion, heat discolouration, damaged or incomplete covers, missing blanks, unsafe access, and signs that the board has been modified over time. We also note whether safety switches appear present and whether labelling is clear enough to understand protection and circuit allocation. If anything suggests risk, we’ll recommend an electrician assessment.
They can be. Many Laburnum properties have established gardens and outdoor living areas where power is used regularly for tools, lighting and water features. Weather exposure, watering and garden activity can contribute to cracked fittings, poor seals or damaged cabling. During the visual inspection we check accessible external outlets and fittings for deterioration, moisture entry signs and obvious safety hazards.
Use the report as a prioritised checklist. If we flag switchboard condition, missing apparent RCD protection, damaged wiring, or unsafe fittings, book a licensed electrician to test, verify and quote on rectification. For a property purchase in Laburnum, you can also use the findings to negotiate repairs or budget accurately before settlement.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the practical safety risks we can see—switchboard condition, visible wiring issues, safety switch indicators and smoke alarm placement—so you know what to fix and what to test next. Call 0413 163 187.