Electrical Safety Assessment in Prahran

Yes. Renovations often add new outlets, lighting and appliances, but the underlying wiring or switchboard may be older, and polarity mistakes can occur during alterations. A polarity test checks whether active and neutral are correctly connected at sockets you’ll use daily. It’s a targeted way to uncover hazards that aren’t visible, even in homes that look recently updated.

We assess the switchboard condition and identify whether safety switches (RCDs) appear to be installed and which circuits they protect. We look for warning signs such as heat damage, ageing components, missing covers or poor labelling. You’ll get clear notes on urgent safety concerns and where an electrician should investigate further or upgrade protection.

It provides a practical safety-focused review, but it’s not a full electrical compliance certificate. We carry out polarity and safety checks and report on visible risks and protection gaps. If we identify concerns, we recommend engaging a licensed electrician to test, repair and certify work where required, particularly for rental obligations or renovation approvals.

They can be. Apartments may have a main switchboard for the building plus a unit switchboard, and some services may be shared. We focus on the parts you control within the lot, testing outlets and reviewing your unit’s protection devices. If we see indicators that a common-area issue could affect safety, we’ll note it so you can raise it with the owners corporation.

Time varies with property size and access, but most assessments are completed within a standard inspection appointment. Please ensure we can access the switchboard, a selection of rooms for outlet testing, and any sub-boards if present (such as in a garage or rear extension). If you have renovation notes or recent electrical invoices, they can help contextualise findings.