Electrical Safety Check for New Property

There are many things to consider before you decide to purchase or move into a new property, and an electrical safety check is extremely important.

Any property owner or building manager will tell you that one of the most challenging aspects you will encounter is the electrical wiring.

Electrical Wiring

As a business owner/manager, the temptation to reduce cost and skip electrical safety check is strong - but think of the safety of everyone who will be working on the property, as well as the insurance liability should any electrical accident occurs.

Many people overlook the grave dangers and severe consequences for everyone to continue working or living in a property where the wiring is damaged. Although there are a few steps that you could take to ensure electrical safety, most electrical issues are better left to the professionals.

Hire an Accredited Master Electrician

Do not take the chance and risk everyone's health and lives, ensure that you obtain the service of a qualified electrician. A good electrician will provide you with a professional service to perform an overall electrical safety check to identify any problem and rectify it.

With different needs of every business, devices in your property are wired for varying voltage load. However, the sockets in your property may not be made to handle the electrical load they will need. This is a common occurrence that many overlook due to lack of knowledge - not many are taught about electrical load anyway, thus the importance of hiring a fully licensed electrician. It can and will improve the safety of your property - be it your house, office, or shop premises - and protect against any electrical fire produced by any excess voltage. By having an electrical safety check, your property circuit will be checked to not be overloaded by your devices, among many other things.

It is a no-brainer to hire a qualified electrician to visit and inspect electrical wiring in any property you are interested in before moving in or purchasing said property. Many electrical issues need proper inspection, do not be deceived if a building looks okay and seems to work normally. The peace of mind that a professional electrician can provide you is immeasurable. You need to know that the property you are about to invest in is in a safe condition.

Electrical wiring needs proper checking and testing to assure everything is connected properly. An electrical safety check is not only for safety issues, it is also for you to save money in the long run. By keeping the wiring up to date, your electrical usage will be optimal thus reducing your utility bills.

AAE Industries is an accredited Master Electrician and a licensed electrical contractor under the Queensland Government.

We hold a government-approved security license and are a member of the Clean Energy Council Australia, Elevated Work Platform Association (EWPA), Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) and the National Electrical and Communications Associations (NECA).