The Range Croydon has a mix of older homes and renovated properties where switchboard upgrades, DIY changes and ageing cabling can hide behind new finishes—our visual inspection helps flag safety and compliance risks before they become costly.
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We visually assess the switchboard for overall condition, signs of overheating, circuit identification and whether safety switches appear to be installed. This matters because RCD gaps and heat indicators can point to increased shock risk and circuits that may not cope with modern appliance demand.
We look for scorching, melted components, discolouration, buzzing indicators and heat marks around the switchboard and accessible fittings. These visual clues can suggest loose connections or overloaded circuits that warrant prompt attention from a licensed electrician.
Where wiring is visible (such as garages, under-house areas, roof access points where safe, and around extensions), we check for deterioration, unsupported runs, exposure, or inappropriate cabling. Poor visible cabling can indicate broader issues hidden within walls.
We check a representative sample of outlets and fittings for cracking, looseness, burn marks, poor mounting and signs of heat. These issues can signal unsafe connections, incorrect installation or water-related deterioration—especially in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry areas.
We visually review accessible electrical components near wet areas and external zones (such as patios, decks and gardens) for weather exposure, inadequate covers and risky placement. Outdoor and wet-area defects are high priority because moisture increases the chance of faults and shock.
We confirm the visible presence of smoke alarms and note any obvious placement concerns where accessible. While we don’t test or certify alarms as part of a visual-only inspection, we flag missing or questionable setups so you can address them before occupancy or rental.
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The Range Croydon includes homes that have been upgraded in stages—extra circuits for split systems, renovated kitchens, and outdoor power additions—sometimes without a full switchboard or cabling upgrade. A visual inspection helps identify obvious red flags like heat damage, missing RCD protection, exposed wiring and unsafe fittings. It’s a practical pre-purchase step to guide electrician follow-up and budgeting.
No. An Electrical Visual Inspection is a visual-only assessment of accessible electrical components and visible safety concerns. It does not include disassembly, load testing, insulation resistance testing or certification. If we identify concerns—such as heat marks, questionable wiring, or missing safety switches—we’ll recommend you engage a licensed electrician for testing, repairs and any required compliance documentation.
We visually review the switchboard, accessible wiring, a representative sample of power points and switches, visible light fittings and obvious smoke alarm presence. Where safe and accessible, we also look at areas like garages, under-house spaces and external electrical points. We record visible defects and risk indicators, then outline recommended next steps so you can act quickly.
Yes, they can. Renovations in The Range Croydon often add new appliance loads and extra circuits, but the original switchboard or older cabling may remain. We commonly look for signs of mixed-era work, crowded switchboards, inconsistent outlet types, outdoor wiring that doesn’t appear well protected, and fittings showing heat or moisture impact. These issues are often fixable, but they should be identified early.
We can note whether smoke alarms are visibly present and flag obvious concerns with placement or missing units where accessible, but a visual inspection does not verify interconnection, power source compliance or functional testing. If you’re buying or preparing a rental in The Range Croydon, we recommend a specialist check or licensed electrician review to confirm compliance with current Victorian smoke alarm rules.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 for a detailed, visual-only assessment that highlights switchboard, wiring safety, safety switch and smoke alarm red flags relevant to The Range Croydon homes.