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RENTAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS / SURREY HILLS / 3127 Rental safety.
Checked properly.
Documented clearly.

Electrical checks for rental homes.
Clear communication for owners and managers.

02 / THE WORK, CONSIDERED

Beyond a quick look.
A recorded assessment.

Voltra electrician testing an electrical outlet in a home
ELECTRICAL TESTING / VOLTRA ELECTRICAL

CONSIDERED / FROM START TO FINISH

The installation.
The findings. The record.

We assess the electrical installation and fittings within the required check, including circuit protection, earthing, outlets and lighting. Access and any limitations are recorded.

You receive a written report explaining the result and any required action. Repair work is a separate scope, with urgency explained where safety is involved.

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03 / KNOW YOUR SETUP

Clear responsibilities.
Useful documentation.

Electrical checks, smoke alarm checks and repair certificates serve different purposes. We keep the scope clear.

The check interval
Two-yearly electrical checks apply to Victorian rental agreements entered into after 29 March 2021, including later rollovers from fixed-term to periodic agreements. Older continuing arrangements have separate guidance.
The written record
Keep the latest electrical safety-check record until the next is created. Consumer Affairs Victoria also sets out when it must be provided to a renter.
Inspection and repairs
An inspection report records the check. A Certificate of Electrical Safety relates to electrical installation or repair work; it is not a substitute for the check report.
Smoke alarms & gas
Smoke alarm checks are a separate requirement and can be discussed when arranging the visit. Gas checks require an appropriately qualified gasfitter and are not included in this electrical service.

04 / FROM FIRST LOOK TO FINAL CHECK

Clear at every step.

  1. 01

    Share the property details.

    Start with the suburb, your role and the last check date if known. Property managers can provide a work-order reference.

  2. 02

    Arrange access.

    We agree the visit and access arrangements with the authorised contact, including the checks and any separate smoke alarm scope.

  3. 03

    Inspect and report.

    We carry out the check, record the findings and explain any immediate concerns, limitations or follow-up work.

  4. 04

    Agree the next action.

    You receive the written report. Where repairs are needed, we explain the priority and quote the additional work.

05 / BEFORE WE GET STARTED

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Do you provide rental electrical safety checks in Surrey Hills?

Yes. We cover every part of Surrey Hills (VIC 3127), on both the Boroondara and Whitehorse sides of the council boundary. Include your street and a short description of the job, and we will come back to you about timing. We also cover Balwyn and Box Hill.

Can you coordinate access with my agent in Surrey Hills?

Yes. We can arrange the visit with your property manager and the tenant, and send the report to you and the agent. Most Surrey Hills rentals are agent-managed (82% at the 2021 Census).

Do you work on period homes in Surrey Hills?

Yes. Period homes often have lath-and-plaster ceilings, decorative features and older wiring, so we plan access and fixings carefully and check the existing circuits before adding to them.

Are repairs included in the check?

Repairs are quoted separately unless expressly included in the agreed scope. We explain the findings and any urgent safety action, then discuss the required rectification.

Can you work with our property manager?

Yes. We accept work orders and can coordinate the visit through the authorised property contact. Include a reference or access notes when making the enquiry; private tenant details can be arranged directly later.

Can smoke alarms be checked at the same visit?

We can discuss adding a smoke alarm check to the visit. It is a separate scope and frequency from the electrical check, so tell us what is needed when arranging the work.

Does this include gas or every rental minimum standard?

No. This service is an electrical safety check. Gas safety and other rental requirements need their own appropriate checks; we clearly confirm the electrical scope before the visit.

YOUR HOME / YOUR AREA

Surrey Hills.
A clearer next step.

The 2021 Census counted about 5,440 dwellings in Surrey Hills, home to about 13,660 people with a median age of 42. At the 2021 Census, 22% of Surrey Hills's households rented, about 1,080 homes, and 82% of those rentals were managed through a real estate agent. Victorian rental providers must arrange an electrical safety check at least every two years, and smoke alarms must be tested every year. Most rentals here are houses, where the check covers the switchboard, safety switches, power, lighting and fixed appliances. By comparison, the share of households renting is higher in neighbouring Balwyn (27%) and Box Hill (58%).

Surrey Hills is about 19 km south-east of our Lalor base, in Melbourne's east, around Union Road and Surrey Gardens. Surrey Hills is split between the Boroondara council area (about 62% of the suburb) and Whitehorse. Next door, we also cover Balwyn, Box Hill, Box Hill South and Camberwell.

Figures: ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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RENTAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS / LET’S GET STARTED

Your rental.
A clearer next step.

Tell us which property needs a check. We’ll help arrange the electrical scope and the right contact for access.

Rental electrical safety checks

No technical details required. Existing reports or work-order references can be discussed with us directly.

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