Pascoe Vale South has a mix of older brick homes and renovated weatherboards where switchboards, DIY alterations and ageing visible cabling can create avoidable safety and compliance risks.
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We visually assess the switchboard for signs of overheating, corrosion, missing blanks, untidy cabling, and general condition. We also note whether it appears appropriately set up for modern use and whether access is safe and practical, as difficult-to-access boards often lead to delayed maintenance.
We visually identify whether safety switches appear to be installed and whether circuits look clearly labelled. Clear labelling helps confirm what’s protected and reduces the risk of unsafe work during future repairs. Any uncertainty is noted for follow-up by a licensed electrician who can test operation.
We check exposed and accessible wiring for damaged insulation, poor joins, unsupported runs, and cables that appear pinched or heat-affected. In Pascoe Vale South renovations, these issues often show up in garages, roof access points, and around upgraded downlights or exhaust fans.
We visually review accessible power points, switches and light fittings for cracking, scorch marks, loose fitment, and other signs of stress or overheating. These visible indicators can point to underlying faults that need electrician testing before they become a hazard.
We note the visible presence and placement of smoke alarms and flag missing units or locations that look unsuitable. While we don’t certify compliance or perform electrical testing in a visual-only inspection, we identify obvious gaps that commonly affect Victorian residential safety expectations.
We visually inspect accessible outdoor power points, exterior lighting, and wet-area fittings for weather exposure, cracked covers, and signs of moisture ingress. This is especially relevant where Pascoe Vale South homes have added decks, pergolas or garden lighting over time.
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In Pascoe Vale South, we often see older switchboards that look undersized for modern appliances, mixed-era cabling where parts of the home have been renovated, and DIY-looking additions to garages or outdoor areas. We also commonly note aged or damaged fittings such as brittle light battens, cracked power points, and poor labelling at the board. We record visible concerns and recommend electrician testing where needed.
No. An Electrical Visual Inspection is a visual-only assessment of accessible components. We do not dismantle the switchboard, perform electrical testing, or issue electrical compliance certificates. Instead, we identify visible defects, safety concerns and indicators that further testing is required. If we see concerns, we recommend engaging a licensed electrician to test circuits, confirm RCD operation, and complete any rectification or compliance work.
Yes, we visually inspect the switchboard and note what appears to be installed, including circuit breakers, fuses and the presence of safety switches (RCDs). We also comment on the overall condition, labelling and any visible signs of overheating or corrosion. Because this is visual-only, we do not test trip times or confirm protection coverage—those checks must be done by a licensed electrician.
Extensions and renovated kitchens can introduce higher electrical loads and additional circuits, and the quality of past work can vary. During a visual inspection we pay close attention to the switchboard setup, visible cabling around upgraded lighting and exhaust fans, and signs of overheating at power points. We also look for outdoor or under-house additions that may have been installed later and could appear non-compliant or weather-affected.
We note the visible presence and general placement of smoke alarms and highlight where alarms appear missing or poorly positioned. However, we don’t electrically test smoke alarms, confirm interconnection, or certify compliance in a visual-only inspection. If alarms are missing, aged, or look incorrectly placed, we recommend you arrange a licensed electrician (or appropriate specialist) to confirm suitability and install or upgrade as required.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the switchboard, visible wiring, safety switches and smoke alarms so you can act on obvious safety and compliance risks early. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule.