Vermont homes often mix older brick veneer builds with updated renovations and sloped blocks near bushy reserves—this combination can hide trip hazards, electrical risks, and unsafe decks that need a targeted safety check.
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We check internal and external steps for uneven risers, loose treads, cracked nosings, slippery finishes, and changes in floor level. These are common injury points, especially where older layouts meet newer extensions or re-tiling.
We inspect handrails, balcony and stair balustrades for looseness, inadequate height, wide gaps, and poor fixings. Where Vermont homes have raised entries, split levels, or decks, fall risks can be significant and costly to rectify later.
We assess accessible timber elements for movement, rot-prone areas, corroded connectors, and unstable posts. Outdoor structures can degrade faster in damp, shaded parts of the yard, creating collapse or railing failure risks.
We look for obvious electrical hazards such as damaged cabling, unsafe DIY connections, older or overloaded switchboard setups, and missing safety switches where visible and accessible. Electrical issues can present fire and shock risks and often require prompt electrician review.
We check for leaking fixtures, poor drainage, and conditions that promote slippery surfaces in bathrooms and laundries. Persistent moisture can also lead to deteriorated flooring and hidden rot that becomes a safety issue underfoot.
We inspect paving, concrete paths, driveway edges, and surface drainage where accessible. In Vermont’s leafy setting, roots, leaf litter, and water run-off can create lifting, cracking, and slick surfaces—common causes of trips and falls.
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In Vermont, we often see hazards linked to older construction and later renovations: uneven steps, loose handrails, deteriorated timber decking, and trip points where new flooring meets older levels. Leafy blocks can also mean slippery paths and lifting pavers from roots and moisture. We flag hazards by risk level and explain what needs urgent attention versus planned repairs.
Yes. A building inspection looks broadly at the condition of the property, while a Safety Hazards inspection focuses on injury and immediate risk areas—falls, slips, electrical shock points, unstable structures, and unsafe access. In practice, the findings overlap, but the safety-focused approach prioritises hazards that could harm occupants or visitors and highlights rectification urgency more clearly.
We conduct a visible safety review of accessible electrical components, looking for clear hazards such as damaged wiring, unsafe connections, signs of overheating, or concerns around older switchboard arrangements. We don’t perform invasive testing or electrical compliance certification, but if we identify red flags we’ll recommend follow-up by a qualified electrician for detailed testing and repairs.
Sloped sites commonly create fall and trip risks: steep steps, uneven retaining edges, and paths that become slippery after rain. Drainage can also direct water across walkways or down driveways, increasing slip hazards. We pay close attention to external access routes, handrails, stair consistency, and surface conditions so you can prioritise fixes that make day-to-day movement safer.
Yes. Older brick veneer homes can have ageing steps, worn thresholds, older wet areas, and legacy electrical components that weren’t fully updated during renovations. We check the common fall-risk areas, visible electrical hazards, and external structures like verandahs and carports. The goal is to identify practical safety upgrades you can action quickly after settlement or before tenants move in.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a targeted Vermont safety assessment that focuses on real injury risks—stairs, balustrades, decks, paths, and visible electrical red flags. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.