Pascoe Vale South has a mix of older brick homes and renovated properties where updated kitchens and extensions can hide older wiring, mixed circuits, or missing safety switches. A polarity-focused assessment helps catch dangerous reversed connections and switchboard issues before they cause shocks or appliance damage.
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We test for correct active/neutral/earth connections where accessible. Polarity faults can make appliance casings live or prevent protective devices from operating as intended, so confirming correct polarity is a key safety step.
We check the switchboard for visible defects, heat/burning indicators, labelling issues, and the presence of appropriate protective devices. A clear, safe switchboard setup supports faster isolation in an emergency and reduces fire risk from faulty components.
We identify whether safety switches are installed and perform basic operational checks where practicable. RCDs are critical for reducing the severity of electric shock incidents, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and outdoor circuits.
We inspect accessible wiring for signs of deterioration, unsupported cabling, unsafe joins, or damage around storage areas, subfloors, and roof spaces where visible. Age, heat, and past modifications can leave wiring brittle or unsafe.
We note the presence and general placement of smoke alarms and flag obvious gaps. Smoke alarms are a key part of household safety and often get overlooked during renovations or tenancy changes.
Findings are documented with practical recommendations, including what needs urgent attention versus what should be upgraded. Where required, we recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician for formal compliance testing or rectification.
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Renovations in Pascoe Vale South often add new circuits for kitchens, heating/cooling, and lighting while leaving parts of the older wiring in place. That mix can hide polarity mistakes, overloaded circuits, or missing safety switches if work was piecemeal over the years. An assessment checks polarity and key safety components so you can identify hazards early and plan electrician rectification before you move in or start further upgrades.
Yes. We review the switchboard condition for visible defects, labelling, and the presence of protective devices, and we check whether safety switches are installed for relevant circuits. Where practicable, we perform basic operational checks of RCDs. If we find signs of overheating, damage, or an unsafe configuration, we’ll document it and recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician for detailed testing and repairs.
We include smoke alarm observations as part of the broader safety context. We note whether smoke alarms appear to be present and whether there are obvious coverage gaps based on accessible areas. We don’t certify compliance in place of a specialist test, but we will flag concerns so you can organise the right upgrades. Smoke alarm issues are often easy to fix and make a big difference to household safety.
They can be, especially where the original electrical system has been extended over time. Older properties may have outdated switchboards, limited circuit capacity, or wiring that has deteriorated with heat and age. Units can also have complex distribution boards and shared services where labelling and isolation are critical. Our assessment focuses on polarity and safety devices to highlight practical risks and what should be prioritised by an electrician.
We’ll document the issue clearly, explain why it matters, and recommend urgent action where required. If a fault presents an immediate safety concern, we’ll advise you to stop using the affected outlet/circuit and arrange a licensed electrician as soon as possible. We don’t perform electrical repairs during the inspection, but we provide the information you need to act quickly and negotiate repairs where relevant.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for polarity-focused testing, switchboard and RCD checks, and clear guidance on what an electrician should fix first in your Pascoe Vale South property.