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Electrical Safety Check Melbourne

Most Melbourne homeowners have no real idea what’s happening inside their electrical system. The switchboard works, the lights come on, the power points have power — so everything must be fine. But the wiring running through your walls, the condition of your switchboard, the adequacy of your safety switches, and the dozens of small issues that accumulate over decades in an older home are invisible unless someone looks for them.

Two situations bring this to a head: you’ve just bought an older Melbourne home and want to understand what you’ve inherited — or you’ve lived in your home for years and the things you’ve learned to live with are signs that something needs attention.

Luno Electrical carries out comprehensive electrical property inspections across Melbourne’s inner suburbs. We work through your property systematically and produce a written report documenting every issue found — categorised by urgency, explained in plain language, with clear pricing for any rectification work recommended.

How It Works

  1. Call us or book online — we’ll schedule a time at your convenience and confirm what areas or items you’d like prioritised.
  2. A licensed Luno electrician works through your property systematically, typically taking 1.5–3 hours depending on property size and age.
  3. We provide your written inspection report within 24 hours, with every issue documented, prioritised and priced for repair.

Electrical Safety Check Services

  • Full property electrical safety inspection
  • Switchboard and safety switch assessment
  • Wiring condition inspection (roof space and accessible areas)
  • Power point and switch condition check
  • Earthing and bonding verification
  • Smoke alarm compliance check
  • Pre-purchase electrical inspection
  • Written inspection report with prioritised findings
  • Clear repair pricing provided with the report
  • Annual or biennial maintenance inspection programme

An electrical system that hasn’t been inspected isn’t necessarily safe — it just hasn’t been checked. Rubber-insulated wiring from the 1950s and 60s that looks intact from the outside can have brittle insulation that’s cracking inside the wall cavities. A switchboard without safety switches on every circuit has no protection against electric shock. A loose connection at a power point generates heat with every use — a slow-building hazard that no circuit breaker will detect.

Energy Safe Victoria recommends an electrical safety check every two years for residential properties. Most Melbourne homes haven’t had one in a decade.

A completed electrical safety inspection means you know exactly what’s in your electrical system — not what you assume is there. You have a written report you can refer to, share with a conveyancer or insurance broker, or hand to your tradie when you book repairs. The hazards are identified and prioritised. The urgent things get fixed first.

Book an electrical safety check today. Call Luno Electrical on (03) 9982 9737 or request an inspection online — we’ll schedule a time that suits you and have your written report ready within 24 hours of the inspection.

Commercial & Investment Property Inspections

Electrical safety inspections for commercial properties, strata buildings and investment portfolios are a core offering. We carry out electrical compliance checks for landlords with obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, pre-purchase inspections for commercial property buyers, and scheduled maintenance inspection programmes for property managers looking after multiple properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our inspection covers the switchboard (including safety switch and circuit breaker condition), accessible wiring in the roof space and subfloor, all power points and switches, lighting and ceiling fixtures, earthing and bonding, smoke alarm compliance, and any specific items you flag for us. We provide a written report with every finding documented and a priority rating for each.
A standard 3-bedroom home takes approximately 1.5–2 hours. Larger properties, multi-storey homes, or properties with complex or aged wiring take longer. We confirm a time estimate when you book. You receive the written report within 24 hours of the inspection.
Energy Safe Victoria recommends an electrical safety check every two years for residential properties. For older homes (pre-1980), annual checks are worth considering given the age of the wiring. For investment properties, Victorian rental regulations require regular electrical safety checks — we can advise on the current requirements for your property type.

Commercial Hot Water Systems

Commercial hot water for hospitality venues, apartment buildings and commercial premises has specific demand requirements. We install commercial-grade heat pump and electric storage systems sized correctly for commercial hot water loads, with appropriate electrical supply, controls and compliance documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electric storage systems use a heating element to heat water — simple to install but expensive to run. Heat pump systems extract heat from ambient air and use 65–75% less electricity for the same output. Heat pumps need adequate ventilation around the unit; they're not suitable for small cupboards or enclosed spaces.
Electric storage systems cost $900–$1,400 fully installed. Heat pump systems cost $2,000–$3,500 before rebates. After VEU rebates (typically $500–$1,000+), the out-of-pocket cost is often $1,500–$2,500. We provide a fixed price including labour, materials, removal of the old system and a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Most Melbourne homeowners replacing an existing electric storage or gas hot water system with an eligible heat pump are eligible for a VEU rebate. We confirm eligibility during the quoting process and apply the rebate at point of sale — there's no separate claim form for you to submit.

Areas We Serve

Our service area spans right across the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

Reliable and prompt service from one of the top electrical companies in Melbourne.

What our customers say

Andrew and the team installed a Tesla wall charger at my home. They did an outstanding job and went over and above to make sure everything was done professionally and worked properly. Before finding Luno I spoke to many electricians and they often hadn’t done an electric car home charger installation before and didn’t seem to know what was involved. Andrew and the team at Luno quickly put me at ease because it was clear they knew how to install electric car charging. Would highly recommend.
David
Andrew and Alex were very professional and friendly, they took measures to not leave mess and tidied up after themselves. They were thorough in asking if we wanted switches changed etc to look the best. We love our new fans and bathroom heating light. Thank you
Jennah
Amazing service - the guys were very professional, on time, replaced all my downlights super fast and overall were so nice (my dog also loved them!). Thanks again!!
Nat
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