Electrical Inspection in Melbourne, VIC
What is included
What Is Included in Our Electrical Inspection
- We start at the switchboard and look over the main switch, the breakers, the safety switches and the connections.
- We check visible wiring for age, damage and overheating, including in the roof space where we can reach it.
- Power points, switches and light fittings are checked for damage, loose fixings and faulty connections.
- Appliance connections, such as the oven and hot water unit, are checked for the cable and circuit feeding them.
- We look for overloaded circuits, faulty wiring and anything that could start a fire, and test what can be tested.
- What we see is compared with the safety rules that apply to electrical work in Victoria today.
- In older homes we look closer at original wiring, and after a renovation we check what was added.
- Findings go into a report in plain words, with recommended repairs or improvements listed.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Electrical Inspection?
Accountable for every job, long after the day
Every electrical inspection job is done by the people who will still be here next year.
Tested and signed off before we leave
Everything we touch on your electrical inspection is tested before we go, you get walked through exactly what was done.
Local electricians, not a call centre
An electrician answers the phone and the same faces come back if the job runs over a day.
How the job runs
Most electrical faults sit where nobody looks
Why you want an inspection
Tell us why you are asking. It might be a house you are buying or selling, an older home, a renovation that has just finished, or a smell, buzz or shock you cannot explain. Say how old the house is and whether the switchboard has been changed.
Working out what to inspect
A small unit and a large house with an extension are different jobs, so we ask about the size of the property and how many switchboards it has. The quote covers the inspection and the report. Any repairs the inspection turns up are listed in the report as recommendations.
Inspection day and the report
We go through the switchboard first, then room by room, testing outlets and checking fittings, and into the roof space where we can reach it. Notes are taken as we go. The findings are put into a report that lists any hazards and recommends repairs or improvements, in words you can follow.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical services do you provide?
We do domestic and commercial electrical work. That covers repairs, circuit breaker replacement, switches, outlets, lighting, appliance installation, switchboard upgrades, safety inspections, car chargers, renovations and new builds. The services page lists each one.
What happens when I call?
You describe what is going on: which room, what the power was doing, and whether a breaker has tripped. We ask a few questions and tell you what we think it is and what the next step is. If it is urgent, we say so and deal with that first.
Do you do emergency callouts at any hour?
Yes. We answer the phone at any hour, every day, and emergency callouts run at any hour too. If something smells hot, a switch is sparking or the power will not come back, call rather than send a message.
Do you handle new builds and renovations?
Yes. For a new build we work through the electrical from the switchboard out, including power points, lighting and cabling for appliances, data and security. For a renovation we work around what is already in the walls, and we coordinate with the builder where there is one.
Can you upgrade the switchboard in my older home?
Yes. Older switchboards often struggle with the load of modern appliances and can be a safety risk. We open the board, look at what is there and tell you what needs replacing, whether that is a few breakers or the whole board.
How often should I have an electrical inspection?
About every 5 years for a standard home. Have one sooner when you are buying a property, when the home has outdated wiring, or when breakers trip often. We check the wiring, the switchboard and the circuit breakers, and you get a plain report with recommendations.
Can you install an electric car charger?
Yes. We start with a consultation on your property's electrical system to decide where the charger should go and what suits your car. If the switchboard or wiring needs work to carry it, we do that as part of the job, then test the charger and show you how it works.
Do you install and replace lights?
Yes, inside and out. That includes downlights, pendants, wall lights, LED upgrades, and outdoor and garden lighting. We can also fit switches and dimmers to go with them.
Can you add or replace outlets and switches?
Yes. We fit new outlets where you need them, swap worn or faulty ones, and replace switches. If an outlet keeps failing, we check the circuit behind it rather than just changing the faceplate.
Do you connect ovens, dishwashers and other appliances?
Yes. That includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. Some need their own circuit or a hardwired connection, and we set that up and test it. We can take the old appliance away on request.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Photos help. A shot of the switchboard with the cover open (only if you can do it safely), the faulty fitting, or the room where you want the work done. Add a line on what happened just before it stopped.
Which areas do you cover, and what if my suburb is not listed?
We work across Melbourne and the surrounding areas: the south-east, Casey and Cardinia, plus Box Hill, Hampton and South Yarra. The service areas page lists the places we work most often. If yours is not there, call and tell us the suburb, because the list is not a boundary.
Related work
Other jobs we get called out for
car charger installation
Wall-mounted electric car charger installation for garages and driveways, with its own circuit run from the switchboard, for homes and businesses across Melbourne.
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Installing new wiring, circuits, power points, lighting and switchboard or meter upgrades for homes, businesses and extensions, done across Melbourne.
Read morerenovation electrical work
Electrical work for renovations, including rewiring, moved power points and lights, new circuits and switchboard upgrades, in homes and businesses across Melbourne.
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Where we work
Ready when you are
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Send a photo of your switchboard with the cover on, and the year the house was built if you know it. If you have had work done since, say what and roughly when. That tells us how big the inspection is likely to be.
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