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The Basin’s mix of older family homes, extensions and hillside blocks can hide DIY wiring and weather-affected fittings—our visual inspection focuses on the switchboard, safety switches, smoke alarms and obvious wiring risks.
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We visually check the switchboard for clear access, signs of overheating, damaged covers, missing blanks, corrosion, and non-standard modifications. These visible issues can indicate higher risk of faults or the need for an electrician to upgrade components.
We confirm the visible presence of safety switches and check whether circuits are sensibly labelled. Poor labelling and missing or inconsistent RCD coverage can make fault isolation slower and increase risk, especially in renovated homes with added circuits.
We look for obvious wiring defects where accessible, including unsupported cabling, deteriorated insulation, exposed conductors, DIY joins, and non-enclosed terminations. These are common warning signs when older homes have had piecemeal additions.
We visually check a representative sample of accessible outlets and switches for cracking, scorching, looseness, moisture staining and inappropriate placement. Damaged accessories can indicate underlying wiring issues or water ingress that needs urgent attention.
We note smoke alarm presence, placement and obvious damage or missing units. While we don’t certify electrical compliance, visible gaps or poor placement can be a prompt to arrange an electrician check, particularly before moving in with family.
We identify visible indicators that warrant a licensed electrician’s testing—such as older style switchboard components, mixed cabling types, or evidence of heat damage—and document clear next steps so you can request rectification or quotes.
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A visual inspection is a strong first step, especially in The Basin where older homes and incremental renovations can leave mixed wiring and non-standard additions. We assess what’s accessible and visible, such as the switchboard, safety switches and obvious wiring condition. We don’t carry out invasive testing or electrical certification, so if we see red flags, we’ll recommend follow-up testing by a licensed electrician.
We focus on visible safety and usability issues: damaged or missing covers, signs of overheating or scorching, corrosion, unsafe openings, unclear circuit labelling, and indications that safety switches may be missing or limited. We also note anything that looks like a DIY modification. If the switchboard appears dated or compromised, we’ll recommend an electrician review for appropriate upgrades and testing.
This service is a visual-only assessment, so we don’t perform electrical testing of circuits, appliances or load performance. We visually examine accessible outlets, switches and fittings for damage, scorching, looseness and other indicators of faults. If the home has areas that commonly experience moisture—like laundries, bathrooms or outdoor points—we pay close attention to visible deterioration and advise when electrician testing is warranted.
Yes. The Basin has many homes with decks, garages and under-house storage on sloping blocks, which can mean more exposed wiring runs and fittings in damp or dusty spaces. We pay close attention to outdoor power points, external lights, and any wiring in accessible underfloor or garage areas for weathering, unsupported cabling and non-enclosed connections. These spots often reveal issues early.
We can’t certify electrical compliance as part of a visual inspection. What we do is identify visible non-compliances and safety concerns and document them clearly. If compliance is a key requirement for your purchase or tenancy, we’ll recommend engaging a licensed electrician to carry out the appropriate testing and certification, particularly if the switchboard appears older or renovations look DIY.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a careful, visual-only electrical safety review focused on switchboards, safety switches, wiring red flags and smoke alarm readiness in The Basin. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.