Whether you’re buying, selling, renovating, or just ensuring your home is safe and up to code, a professional electrical inspection is a crucial step. At Boisos Electrical Services, we’ve helped countless homeowners stay safe and compliant with expert electrical assessments.

If you have an inspection coming up, here’s everything you need to know to prepare your home and make the process smooth, efficient, and less-worry.

What Is an Electrical Inspection?

An electrical inspection involves a licensed electrician thoroughly examining your home’s electrical system to check for safety hazards, outdated components, code violations, and overall performance.

This is especially important when:

• Buying or selling a property
  
• Renovating or extending your home
  
• Experiencing frequent power issues
  
• It’s been several years since your last inspection
  

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electrical Inspection:

Clear Access to Electrical Components

Ensure the electrician has easy access to:

• The main switchboard or fuse box
  
• Power outlets and light switches
  
• Electrical appliances that may be hard-wired
  
• Ceiling or crawl spaces, if wiring checks are needed
  

Clear furniture, decorations, or storage that may block these areas.

Make a List of Electrical Issues

Create a list of concerns you’ve noticed, such as:

• Flickering lights
  
• Outlets that don’t work
  
• Tripped breakers
  
• Unusual buzzing or burning smells This helps the electrician pinpoint potential problems quickly.

Replace Burnt-Out Light Bulbs

It may sound simple, but replacing non-working bulbs helps avoid confusion between a faulty fitting and just a dead globe. It also allows for more accurate testing of circuits.

Test Smoke Alarms

Check that your smoke alarms are functional and properly placed. If they’re not working or outdated (over 10 years old), it’s worth mentioning to your electrician, they’re a vital part of any inspection.

Secure Pets and Inform Family Members

If you have pets, keep them safely secured in a separate room. Also, let everyone in the house know that a licenced electrician will be working, and power may be temporarily turned off during the inspection.

Locate Electrical Plans (if available)

If you have building or wiring plans, have them handy. They can help the electrician understand your system layout and identify potential trouble spots faster.

What the Electrician Will Be Looking For

During the inspection, our team at Boisos Electrical Services will typically assess:

• The condition of your wiring, especially in older homes
  
• Proper function of circuit breakers and fuses
  
• The integrity of outlets, switches, and fixtures
  
• Compliance with current Australian electrical safety standards
  
• Functionality of safety switches (RCDs) and earthing systems

Need Help Getting Ready?

At Boisos Electrical Services, we offer pre-inspection consultations and full electrical assessments across Emerald and surrounds. Whether you’re unsure if your home is up to code or you’re preparing for a real estate handover, we’ll make sure your electrical system is safe, functional, and compliant.

Book Your Inspection with Confidence

Avoid surprises and stay safe, schedule your professional electrical inspection with our trusted team today.