Melbourne homes often blend older wiring with modern upgrades and extensions—our visual check helps spot obvious switchboard and safety risks before they become costly or dangerous.
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We visually assess the switchboard for signs of overheating, corrosion, water ingress, poor labelling, exposed openings and overcrowding. We also check for the visible presence of safety switches (RCDs) and note where circuits appear unprotected, as RCD coverage is a key safety issue in many older Melbourne homes.
We look for visible indicators of unlicensed or poor-quality electrical work such as irregular cable joins, poorly supported wiring, mismatched fittings, untidy penetrations and unconventional routing. These are common in renovated terraces and extensions where electrical work has been added in stages.
Where access permits, we visually check for damaged insulation, unsecured or sagging cables, heat exposure near lighting, and potential mechanical damage. In Melbourne properties with older sections, these visible issues can indicate ageing wiring or unsuitable modifications.
We inspect a representative sample of accessible outlets and switch plates for cracking, scorching, looseness, discolouration and missing covers. These visible signs can indicate heat build-up, worn components or unsafe connections that should be assessed by a licensed electrician.
We confirm whether smoke alarms are visibly installed and note placement concerns that may affect coverage, such as alarms missing from key areas or positioned where they may be obstructed. We also identify units that appear aged or damaged, which can be a compliance and safety risk.
In kitchens, laundries and bathrooms, we visually check for obvious hazards such as damaged fittings, outlets too close to water sources, and signs of moisture affecting nearby electrical components. This matters in Melbourne homes with older bathrooms or recent cosmetic updates that may hide underlying issues.
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An Electrical Visual Inspection in Melbourne focuses on what can be seen without dismantling equipment or testing circuits. ACE checks the switchboard’s visible condition, the apparent presence of safety switches (RCDs), accessible wiring where entry is available, visible condition of power points and switches, smoke alarm presence and placement, and obvious hazards in wet areas. If we see red flags, we recommend licensed electrical testing or rectification.
This is a visual-only assessment, so we don’t carry out electrical testing, trip RCDs, remove switchboard covers, or dismantle fittings. We visually assess what is safely accessible and note visible defects such as heat marks, corrosion, missing blanks, poor labelling, or damaged outlets. If testing is required, we’ll outline what a licensed electrician should check next so you can act quickly.
A visual inspection can highlight visible compliance concerns, but it cannot confirm full electrical compliance because compliance often depends on testing, documentation and what’s hidden behind walls and ceilings. We identify visible issues that commonly relate to compliance—such as missing safety switches, damaged fittings, or smoke alarm placement concerns—and recommend follow-up with a licensed electrician for verification, testing and any compliance certificates required.
Many older Melbourne homes have been updated in stages—new kitchens, added circuits, downlights and split systems—while older sections may retain ageing wiring or dated switchboards. That mix can create visible warning signs like overcrowded boards, inconsistent cabling routes, or worn outlets. A visual inspection helps you spot these red flags early, then target the right electrical testing and upgrade work before you renovate or move in.
Apartments often have limited access to ceiling spaces and may use shared service areas, which can restrict what can be visually checked. We focus on the unit’s switchboard (where accessible), visible outlets and switches, kitchen and laundry wet-area observations, and smoke alarm presence and placement. If the main supply or common-area equipment is controlled by the owners corporation, we’ll note access limitations and suggest the next steps to request further checks.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on visible switchboard, wiring safety, safety switches and smoke alarm red flags common in Melbourne homes—call 0413 163 187 to arrange your inspection.