Why Electrical Safety Inspections Matter (And What We Look For)

Electrical problems aren’t always visible — in fact, most homeowners have no idea what’s hiding in their switchboard, roof space, or power points. That’s why we include a basic electrical safety inspection on almost every job we attend. It’s quick, it’s smart, and it’s all in the interest of your safety.

⚡ Why Safety Inspections Are Important

Most faults don’t show themselves until:

  • A breaker trips constantly

  • Something burns out

  • Or worse — someone gets a shock

Just because the lights turn on doesn’t mean everything behind the scenes is safe.

A quick check could uncover:

  • Overloaded circuits

  • Loose connections

  • Non-compliant wiring

  • Old fuse boxes with no RCBOs

  • Exposed cables in the roof or shed

  • Dodgy DIY jobs from previous owners

🧠 Most Customers Don’t Know What to Look For

Unless you're in the trade, it’s hard to know if what you’ve got is dangerous or not.
That’s where we come in. We’re trained to spot early warning signs, especially in older homes across Craigmore, Gawler, Elizabeth, and the Barossa.

🔎 What We Do on Site

When we attend your home for a job (even just to install a fan or downlights), we automatically check a few key safety points:

  • Switchboard layout & age

  • Safety switch (RCBO) protection

  • Visual wiring condition in accessible roof spaces

  • Signs of overload, arcing, or damage

  • Proper earthing and bonding

  • Clarity of labelling and compliance

It takes us just a few minutes, and it can reveal a lot.

📸 What Happens If We Find an Issue?

If we see something that looks like a serious concern:

  1. We’ll take a photo and show you on-site — no scare tactics.

  2. We explain clearly what the issue is and how it could affect you.

  3. We offer to quote for repairs or an upgrade — but only if you want us to.

There’s no pressure. No obligation. Just transparency.

✅ It’s All About Keeping You Safe

This isn’t a sales pitch — it’s what we’d want if someone was working on our home.
Electrical faults are silent until they’re not — and by then, it can be too late.

We believe every customer should:

  • Know what condition their electrical system is in

  • Understand the risks

  • Be given clear options with photos to back it up

That’s what good service looks like.

📲 Want us to take a look at your place?
We’ll check everything while we’re there — and show you exactly what we find.

👉 Book Online Now
📞 Call Ben at Feltus Electrical: 0490 383 605

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