Mitcham homes often mix older wiring with newer renovations, extra power points and split systems. A polarity and switchboard check helps catch reversed wiring, unsafe circuits and missing protection before it becomes a shock or fire risk.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Mitcham
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We test polarity at accessible power points to detect reversed active/neutral wiring. Incorrect polarity can make appliances and fittings unsafe even when they appear to work normally, increasing shock risk during everyday use.
We assess the switchboard for signs of outdated components, heat damage, poor labelling, missing blanks, and general condition. A compromised switchboard can indicate higher risk of faults, unreliable protection, and unsafe circuit management.
We check whether safety switches are installed where expected and perform basic checks where accessible. RCD coverage is critical for reducing the severity of electric shock incidents, especially in wet areas and high-use circuits.
We visually assess accessible wiring in roof spaces, subfloors, garages and around the switchboard for damage, unsupported runs, joins, exposure, and DIY-looking modifications. These issues can contribute to overheating, arcing and fire risk.
We confirm smoke alarms are present and note obvious placement or condition concerns. While electrical polarity testing is the focus, smoke alarm readiness is a key part of an overall safety check for Mitcham homes with mixed renovation history.
Findings are reported with priority guidance so you can decide what needs immediate attention and what can be planned. We outline the likely next steps for a licensed electrician to investigate or rectify, especially where polarity or protection issues are identified.
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 Safety Assessment as part of a comprehensive inspection package
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Many Mitcham houses have been updated over decades, which can leave a patchwork of original wiring, newer circuits and altered outlets. That’s where polarity errors, under-protected circuits, and unsafe joins can occur. An Electrical Safety Assessment focuses on polarity testing, switchboard condition, RCD coverage and visible wiring red flags, so you can identify hazards that a general walkthrough may not reveal.
It’s a safety-focused assessment, not a full electrical compliance certification. We check key risk areas such as polarity at accessible outlets, switchboard condition, RCD presence and visible wiring concerns, plus smoke alarm presence. If we find issues, we recommend the right next steps for a licensed electrician to test, verify compliance, and complete any required rectification work.
Polarity testing specifically looks for wiring that’s been connected the wrong way around at outlets, which can leave parts of an appliance or fitting energised in unsafe ways. A standard check may focus on whether things power on, or may be limited to a quick look. Our assessment combines polarity testing with switchboard and safety switch checks, plus visible wiring risk identification.
Renovations can add high-load appliances, extra power points and new lighting onto older circuits, or involve rushed work behind plaster. In Mitcham, it’s not unusual to see older sections connected to newer additions, which can create mismatched protection, unclear circuit labelling, or polarity problems at replaced outlets. Our assessment helps flag these risks early so you can plan an electrician follow-up before settlement.
Yes, we note the presence and obvious condition of smoke alarms because they’re a critical safety component. While the core of the assessment is polarity and electrical safety (switchboard, RCDs, visible wiring), smoke alarms are closely tied to overall household risk. If placement or condition appears questionable, we’ll highlight it so you can address it promptly.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections targets polarity faults, switchboard risks and safety switch coverage common in Mitcham’s mix of older homes and renovated builds. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an assessment.