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Mooroolbark homes often mix older builds with hillside blocks and renovated extensions—exactly where hidden trip hazards, outdated electrical safety issues, and unsafe decks can slip through.
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We assess internal and external stairs, landings, handrails and balustrades for stability, obvious looseness, and hazard points that commonly cause falls. This is critical in multi-level Mooroolbark homes and properties with split entries or rear-yard steps, where a minor defect can create a serious injury risk.
We inspect accessible decks, verandahs and raised platforms for structural red flags and safety hazards such as movement underfoot, deteriorated boards, protruding fixings, and inadequate edge protection. Outdoor entertaining areas are a frequent feature locally, and deterioration can accelerate where moisture is trapped near the house.
We look for visible signs of electrical hazards including damaged cabling, unsafe DIY work, overloaded power boards, and concerns around the switchboard and accessible wiring. While we don’t replace an electrician, we highlight risk indicators so you can arrange targeted electrical testing and rectification before the property is occupied.
Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are checked for practical safety issues such as slippery transitions, leaking that creates wet floors, and deterioration around fixtures. Water ingress can also affect adjacent flooring, leading to soft spots and unexpected step changes that catch people out.
We identify uneven paving, lifting slabs, sudden level changes, damaged steps, and awkward thresholds at entries and garage access points. Sloping blocks and mixed surface repairs can make these hazards more common, particularly where drainage runs across walkways.
We check common risk areas such as low head clearance points, unstable shelving, poor lighting, and hazardous access routes between the garage and the home. These are often overlooked during open inspections but can create daily safety issues once you move in.
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In Mooroolbark we often see hazards tied to changes in level and outdoor living—uneven paths, worn steps, loose handrails, and older or modified decks. Renovated homes can also present mismatched floor heights and improvised external stairs. We also pay close attention to visible electrical risk indicators and wet area issues that can lead to slips or hidden deterioration.
Yes. A building inspection looks broadly at the condition of the structure and major components, while a Safety Hazards inspection focuses specifically on injury and immediate risk points—stairs, balustrades, trip hazards, wet area slip risks, and visible electrical concerns. Many buyers in Mooroolbark choose both, so they understand overall condition as well as practical safety items to fix early.
We note visible smoke alarm presence and any obvious issues we can observe, along with practical fire risk indicators such as unsafe power board use or damaged electrical components that are accessible. Compliance requirements can depend on the property type and tenancy arrangements, so we recommend confirming current Victorian requirements and having a qualified electrician test and certify alarms and electrical safety where needed.
They can. Sloping sites often lead to stepped paths, retaining edges, and drainage patterns that run across walkways—creating slippery areas and uneven surfaces. Split-level designs can also introduce extra stair flights and threshold changes, which become more hazardous when lighting is poor or surfaces are worn. We assess these access routes so you know where falls are most likely to occur.
Treat the report as a fix-priority list. Address higher-risk items first—unstable stairs, inadequate edge protection, and electrical hazard indicators—then plan lower-risk improvements such as lighting upgrades and minor trip hazards. If you’re still in negotiations, the documented hazards can support repair requests or help you budget accurately. We recommend getting relevant trades to quote on priority items promptly.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a Mooroolbark-focused safety check that targets the risks most likely to affect day-to-day living—stairs, decks, electrical indicators, and trip hazards.