Maidstone has a mix of older brick veneers and renovated homes where switchboards and wiring may have been updated in stages—our visual inspection helps flag visible safety risks before they become costly faults.
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We visually inspect the switchboard for clear labelling, signs of overheating, damaged covers, missing blanks, and general condition. This matters because a tired or poorly configured board can indicate higher risk of faults and can complicate future electrical upgrades.
We check whether safety switches appear to be present and appropriately installed for typical household circuits. Safety switches reduce shock risk, and a visual check can highlight missing units, mismatched configurations, or obvious installation concerns that should be reviewed by a licensed electrician.
We assess accessible wiring for visible damage, unsupported runs, exposed conductors, or ad-hoc joins. These issues can be more common where renovations or additions have been done, and they can indicate a need for immediate electrical attention.
We look for cracked plates, loose fittings, discolouration, scorching, or improper mounting where accessible. These are practical warning signs of heat, overloading, or wear that can become a safety hazard if left unchecked.
We visually confirm smoke alarms are present where accessible and note any obvious issues such as missing units, poor placement, or damaged devices. While this is not a full compliance certification, it highlights whether the property appears to be missing key safety basics.
We visually assess accessible electrical items around bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, and outdoor areas for obvious safety concerns (such as unsuitable fittings or signs of moisture impact). Maidstone properties with upgraded wet areas or outdoor entertaining spaces can have added electrical points that warrant closer attention.
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In Maidstone, we often see evidence of electrical work added in stages—such as extra circuits for heating/cooling, renovated kitchens, or converted garages. A visual inspection can reveal older or untidy switchboard setups, missing or questionable safety switch arrangements, heat-affected fittings, and visible wiring concerns around storage areas or outdoor points. Any higher-risk items are clearly flagged for electrician follow-up.
No. An Electrical Visual Inspection is a visual-only assessment of accessible electrical components and obvious safety concerns. We don’t perform load tests, insulation resistance testing, or appliance testing, and we don’t remove switchboard covers if doing so would be unsafe or outside the inspection scope. If we identify concerns, we’ll recommend a licensed electrician carry out the correct testing and any rectification work.
We can’t certify compliance or perform electrical design work, but we can identify visible indicators that a switchboard may be due for attention. This includes signs of heat damage, poor labelling, missing blanks, aged components, or an arrangement that doesn’t appear to match the property’s current setup. We’ll explain what we observed and why it matters, then recommend an electrician assessment where appropriate.
Renovations can leave a mix of new fittings and older wiring behind the scenes. Pay close attention to switchboard capacity, the presence and apparent coverage of safety switches, and any visible cabling or joins in roof storage areas, garages, or behind external wall cladding where accessible. Added downlights, outdoor power, and split systems can increase demand, so we note visible signs that the electrical system may have been extended without a holistic upgrade.
Use the report to separate urgent safety risks from improvements that can be scheduled later. If we identify visible hazards—such as heat-affected fittings, unsafe joins, or switchboard concerns—ask for an electrician quote and use it in negotiations or your planning. Even if issues aren’t urgent, the notes help you prioritise upgrades like safety switch improvements and smoke alarm updates soon after you move in.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a detailed, visual-only electrical safety check that highlights switchboard, wiring, safety switch and smoke alarm concerns you can act on.