A Mentone homeowner needed a full electrical safety inspection ahead of selling. Kenny completed the audit in half a day, found and remediated three hazards, and provided a full written report for the conveyancer.
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What the Client Needed.
The property was a 1970s brick veneer that had never had a formal electrical inspection. The client's real estate agent recommended getting one done before going to market, particularly as the switchboard was old and the wiring had never been touched since construction.
The brief was simple: inspect everything, document what's found, fix anything that's a hazard, and provide a written report the conveyancer could hold on file. No guessing, no 'it should be fine', a clear written record of the property's electrical condition.
The inspection covered the switchboard, all wiring in accessible areas, earthing and bonding, power points, light fittings, and a roof cavity check. The job ran for approximately four hours including remediation.
From the Job
How Kenny
Got It Done
Switchboard Inspection
Old single-pole fuse board inspected. No RCD protection on any circuit. Board documented and flagged, client opted to proceed with a separate upgrade.
Wiring & Circuit Assessment
All accessible wiring inspected for condition. Aluminium wiring identified in two circuits, documented and noted in report. No immediate hazard but flagged for monitoring.
Roof Cavity Inspection
Roof cavity accessed. Exposed wiring junction found with no junction box, a safety hazard. Wire connections properly enclosed in a weatherproof junction box and secured.
Earthing & Bonding Check
Main earth bond to cold water service found disconnected, a serious shock risk. Bond re-established and tested. Resistance confirmed within safe limits.
Power Points & Final Report
All accessible power points tested for correct wiring and polarity. One double power point in kitchen found wired with incorrect polarity, rewired correctly. Full inspection report compiled and provided.
Job Details
& Outcomes.
- 3 safety hazards identified and remediated on the same visit
- Exposed roof cavity junction, properly enclosed and secured
- Disconnected main earth bond, re-established and tested to safe resistance
- Incorrectly wired kitchen power point, polarity corrected
- Full written inspection report provided for the conveyancer's property file
Melbourne's
Bayside & South East
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