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Vermont South has a mix of established brick homes and renovated townhouses where older switchboards, DIY changes and ageing light fittings can create visible safety risks—especially before you buy or renovate.
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We visually assess the switchboard for signs of age, damage, corrosion, heat marking, missing blanks, and general presentation. We also check for the visible presence and labelling of safety switches (RCDs) and circuit breakers, as older boards in established Vermont South homes can still show legacy components that may need upgrading.
We check accessible wiring and cabling where it can be viewed (such as near the switchboard, garage, subfloor/roof access where safe and available, and service entry areas). We look for deteriorated insulation, unsupported runs, exposed conductors, and signs of rodent damage or heat stress that can indicate a safety risk.
We visually inspect a representative range of accessible power points, light switches and fixed accessories for cracking, looseness, scorch marks, non-matching plates suggesting piecemeal work, and poor fitment. These visible issues can point to overheating, poor connections, or outdated fittings.
We visually check for installed smoke alarms and note obvious placement gaps or missing alarms where they should reasonably be expected. We also flag older-style units or visibly dated installations so you can confirm compliance and operation with a qualified professional as part of your next steps.
We assess accessible external power points, outdoor lights, conduits and cabling for weather sealing issues, cracked covers, UV degradation, and water entry risks. This is particularly relevant for Vermont South homes with garden lighting, pergola installations, or older carport wiring.
We look for visual signs of non-compliant or DIY-style work such as uneven cable routing, poorly finished penetrations, missing grommets, makeshift junctions, or unusual switchboard modifications. Where visible indicators exist, we recommend targeted electrician testing before settlement or before commencing a renovation.
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Yes. Vermont South has many established homes that may still show older switchboards, mixed generations of wiring, and additions completed over time. A visual inspection helps identify visible warning signs such as heat marks, corrosion, damaged insulation, or DIY-style alterations. It won’t replace electrician testing, but it’s a practical way to understand where the electrical system may need urgent follow-up before settlement.
This is a visual-only assessment. We check for the visible presence, condition and labelling of safety switches at the switchboard and note smoke alarms that are visibly installed or missing in obvious areas. We do not electrically test RCD trip times, circuit loads or smoke alarm operation. If visual indicators suggest issues, we recommend a licensed electrician and/or smoke alarm specialist for compliance testing.
We commonly flag signs such as corrosion, missing covers or blanks, cracked housings, heat discolouration, untidy or unsupported cabling at entries, and unclear or missing circuit labelling. We also note when older-style components appear present or where modern safety devices don’t appear to be visible. These observations help you decide whether a switchboard upgrade or targeted electrician testing should be budgeted.
We visually assess accessible outdoor power points, lights, conduits and cabling for weather sealing, UV damage, cracked covers, and signs of water entry. We also look for unsupported cabling, exposed sections and fittings that don’t appear suited to outdoor use. Outdoor electrical items are often added later, so we flag workmanship indicators that suggest the installation should be checked and tested by an electrician.
Where safe access is available, we’ll visually inspect accessible areas such as roof space entry points, garages and subfloors to the extent possible without invasive work. Some properties have limited access, insulation coverage, or storage that restricts visibility. If we can’t view key areas, we document the limitation and suggest next steps so you can arrange electrician access or further investigation if needed.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on visible switchboard, wiring and safety-device warning signs so you know what to address with an electrician before you buy, move in or renovate. Call 0413 163 187.