Niddrie’s mix of older family homes and renovated units can hide wiring changes behind new plaster and kitchens. Polarity and safety switch checks help uncover hazards that don’t show up in a standard walk-through.
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We test for correct active/neutral wiring where accessible. Reversed polarity can leave parts of an appliance or fitting energised even when switched off, increasing shock risk and causing unexpected faults.
We check for clear signs of overheating, damage, missing blanks, unsafe modifications, and poor circuit identification. A switchboard with defects can compromise the safety of the whole home and make emergency isolation harder.
We confirm whether RCDs are installed and perform basic test-button checks where appropriate. RCDs are a primary protection against electric shock, particularly in wet areas and outdoor circuits.
We look for visible signs that earthing is present and correctly connected where accessible, and flag situations that commonly indicate missing or compromised earthing. Proper earthing reduces shock risk and improves fault protection performance.
We inspect power points, switches, visible cabling and fittings for cracking, scorching, looseness, or other warning signs. Deteriorated outlets and heat damage can indicate overloads, poor connections or ageing components.
We confirm smoke alarms are installed and note obvious placement or condition issues, with functional checks where safe and accessible. Working alarms are a key line of defence if an electrical fault leads to a fire.
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Renovations in Niddrie often involve new kitchens, added power points, upgraded lighting and outdoor circuits. If any outlet or fitting is wired with reversed polarity, parts of an appliance can remain energised even when switched off, increasing shock risk. Polarity testing helps detect these faults at accessible points so you can have a licensed electrician correct the wiring before it causes an incident.
Yes. The assessment reviews the switchboard for visible safety concerns such as damage, heat-related signs and missing covers or blanks, and it checks for the presence of safety switches (RCDs). Where appropriate, we perform basic test-button checks on RCDs. If we find limitations (for example, locked sections or unsafe access), we document them and recommend the next steps for a licensed electrician.
We prioritise findings so you can act quickly on the items most likely to cause shock or fire risk. Issues such as suspected reversed polarity, signs of overheating at the switchboard, damaged outlets, or missing safety switch protection are typically treated as higher priority. Lower-priority items might include labelling improvements or non-critical placement recommendations, depending on what we can safely confirm on the day.
They can. In some Niddrie unit blocks and townhouses, upgrades happen at different times across lots, which can result in mixed switchboard ages, variable RCD coverage, and inconsistent outlet condition. Common concerns include older common-area lighting circuits, ageing fittings, or limited capacity for added appliances. An assessment helps identify what’s within your lot and highlights questions to raise with the owners corporation if common services appear relevant.
If we identify safety concerns, the next step is to engage a licensed electrician to carry out repairs or further testing. We’ll describe what we observed, where it was found, and why it matters, so you can brief the electrician accurately. For high-risk items—such as signs of overheating, damaged outlets, or suspected polarity faults—you should avoid using the affected circuits until a qualified professional has assessed and rectified them.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on polarity and core electrical safety checks that commonly trip up established Niddrie homes after years of upgrades. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule your assessment.