Home Safety Check in Melbourne
A comprehensive electrical safety inspection — not just a certificate, but a full assessment of your home wiring, switchboard and mains supply.
What Is a Home Safety Check?
A Home Safety Check is a holistic electrical inspection of your entire home — not tied to rental compliance or a defect notice. It is a proactive assessment for homeowners who want peace of mind:
- Switchboard assessment – we inspect every component, circuit breaker, RCD and wiring connection
- Mains supply check – we test the incoming supply, earthing and neutral connections
- Whole installation review – we sample power points, light circuits and fixed appliances
- Earthing verification – we confirm your home has a proper earth connection and test earth leakage
Unlike an RTA certificate (which covers rental properties), a Home Safety Check is voluntary — you choose to have it for your own reassurance.
What We Check
During a Home Safety Check we test:
- Every circuit breaker – correct rating, no signs of overheating or damage
- RCD operation – we test every safety switch to confirm it trips within 30ms
- Power point wiring – polarity, earthing and insulation resistance on a sample of outlets
- Light circuits – correct switching, no loose connections or burnt terminals
- Fixed appliances – hot water systems, ducted heating, air conditioners and pool equipment
- Earthing system – earth rod, earth leakage and equipotential bonding
Who Is It For?
A Home Safety Check is ideal for:
- New homeowners – you just bought a home and want to know the electrical state before you invest in renovations
- Older homes – properties built before 2000 may have wiring that no longer meets current standards
- Peace of mind – you've noticed flickering lights, buzzing switchboards or frequent tripping and want a professional opinion
- Pre-renovation – plan the electrical upgrades before you start demolition or rebuilding
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Home Safety Check take?
A standard 3-bedroom home takes approximately 1–2 hours. Larger properties, older homes or properties with extension work may take longer. We discuss the scope before we start.
What happens if you find a safety issue?
We flag any urgent safety issues immediately — if your switchboard is a fire risk or there is a shock hazard, we will tell you on the spot. Non-urgent issues are documented in the report with a quote for repair.
Is this the same as an RTA certificate?
No — an RTA certificate is a legal requirement for rental properties and covers a specific set of tests. A Home Safety Check is a voluntary, more comprehensive assessment for homeowners. It covers more ground than an RTA and is not tied to any regulatory requirement.
How much does a Home Safety Check cost?
Cost depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits. Contact us for a quote — we provide fixed pricing with no hourly rates.
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