Ringwood East homes often mix older builds with updated extensions, plus steep driveways and leafy blocks—conditions that can hide trip points, electrical risks, and fall hazards that aren’t obvious at a walk-through.
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We identify uneven floor transitions, lifted flooring edges, loose thresholds, cracked paving, and unstable steps. These are frequent causes of injury and are easy to miss during an open home, especially where extensions meet the original house.
We assess the condition and practical safety of stairs, landings, handrails and balustrades, including looseness, height and gaps that can be unsafe for children. We also flag winder stairs and inconsistent riser/tread patterns that increase fall risk.
We inspect accessible decking and verandahs for soft spots, movement, inadequate edge protection, and hazards around drop-offs. Ringwood East’s leafy blocks can accelerate timber wear, making early detection important.
We look for warning signs such as damaged power points, unsafe cabling, exposed wiring, and older switchboard indicators where visible. We don’t perform electrical testing, but we clearly report risk items that warrant a licensed electrician’s assessment.
We check bathrooms, laundries and adjacent areas for surfaces and conditions linked to slips and mould growth, including shower thresholds, water damage, and ventilation concerns. Moisture-related deterioration can also affect structural surfaces underfoot.
We review practical hazards around entrances, driveways, side passages and rear access—such as poor lighting points, steep or uneven approaches, and deteriorated paths. These issues affect everyday safety and can also influence rental suitability and insurance discussions.
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In Ringwood East we often see trip hazards where extensions meet original floor levels, loose or low handrails on older stairs, and decking wear from shaded, leafy yards. Slippery paths and uneven paving can also be an issue on sloping blocks. We document these hazards with photos and explain the likely cause and the practical next step to rectify them.
Yes. A building inspection focuses on the overall condition of the structure and major defects, while a Safety Hazards inspection concentrates on injury and liability risks—things like unsafe stairs, loose balustrades, trip points, and visible electrical red flags. Many buyers in Ringwood East choose this service to target the issues most likely to affect day-to-day living and immediate repair priorities.
We check for visible and accessible warning signs such as damaged outlets, exposed wiring, unsafe temporary connections, and indicators that an older switchboard may be present. We do not perform electrical compliance testing or switchboard disassembly. If we identify concerns, we recommend follow-up by a licensed electrician and clearly note the risk level in the report.
Sloping sites can create uneven approaches, steep driveways, and tricky side access, which increases slip and fall risk—especially in wet weather or shaded areas. We pay close attention to the condition of steps, edges, paths and transitions around entries and outdoor areas. Where practical, we’ll also note issues like poor drainage that can worsen surface deterioration over time.
Yes. The report helps you prioritise what to fix first, particularly hazards that could cause injury or create liability concerns. We include photos and clear descriptions so you can obtain quotes and brief trades accurately. For Ringwood East buyers, it’s especially useful when you’re inheriting older features like timber stairs, decks, and mixed-era renovations that need staged upgrades.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the real-world risks that catch Ringwood East buyers out—stairs, decks, paths, and visible electrical red flags—so you can fix hazards early and move in with a clear plan. Call 0413 163 187.