Templestowe homes often mix older brick veneer builds with renovated extensions on sloping blocks—this combination can hide trip hazards, unsafe stairs, and DIY electrical or balustrade issues that a safety hazard check is designed to uncover.
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We check uneven flooring transitions, lifted carpet edges, cracked tiles, slippery surfaces, and poorly finished thresholds. These issues are frequently missed during inspections but can cause falls, particularly on split-level layouts common in Templestowe.
We assess stair stability, tread condition, riser consistency, handrail security, and balustrade height and rigidity. Loose fixings and non-compliant spacing around stairs and landings are common risks, especially after partial renovations.
We inspect accessible decking boards, edge protection, balustrades, visible framing condition, and fixings where possible. In homes with backyard entertaining areas, a failing deck board or wobbly guardrail can be a high-severity hazard.
We look for visible warning signs such as aged or damaged cabling, unsafe DIY connections, exposed wiring, and older switchboard configurations that may lack modern safety protection. We flag concerns clearly and recommend a licensed electrician where required.
We assess bathrooms, laundries and external entries for slip-prone surfaces, water escape points, and ventilation issues that can lead to dampness. Persistent moisture increases slip risk and can contribute to deterioration around doorways and floor edges.
We check paths, pavers, driveways and garden steps for movement, settlement, poor lighting points, and drainage that causes algae or slippery build-up. Sloping blocks and landscaped yards in Templestowe make these hazards especially relevant.
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Sloping blocks often mean more stairs, split-level landings, and retaining edges, which increases fall risk. We frequently see loose handrails, uneven step heights, slippery outdoor paths from poor drainage, and worn decking boards near entertaining areas. During a Safety Hazards inspection in Templestowe, we focus on access routes, elevated areas, and surfaces that become slick after rain or garden watering.
Yes. We assess accessible decks, balconies and elevated outdoor areas for visible safety risks such as unstable boards, loose fixings, wobbly posts, and balustrades that don’t feel secure. Where parts are concealed, we report on what can be observed and flag areas that may need further invasive investigation or a specialist contractor, especially if movement or deterioration is evident.
We don’t replace a licensed electrician’s testing, but we do look for visible electrical safety red flags. That includes damaged or exposed wiring, questionable DIY connections, deteriorated fittings, and older switchboard arrangements that may not offer modern protection. If we identify concerns, we’ll document them in the report and recommend further assessment by a licensed electrician before you commit.
They can be. Renovations often combine old and new construction, and safety details can be inconsistent—particularly around stairs, balustrades, decks, and wet areas. We pay close attention to workmanship at junctions where extensions meet original sections, and we look for shortcuts such as loose handrails, uneven thresholds, and poorly finished external steps that create real injury risk.
Use the report to prioritise hazards by severity and decide what must be rectified before move-in. For high-risk items—like unstable stairs, unsafe balustrades, or electrical warning signs—you can request repairs, seek a price adjustment, or arrange specialist quotes during the cooling-off or negotiation period. The photos and clear descriptions help you communicate issues to agents and trades.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on practical safety risks common in Templestowe homes—stairs, decks, access paths, and visible electrical red flags. Call 0413 163 187 to book.