Ceiling Ageing, Denting, Wear, Patching, and Faulty Light Fixture (Laundry)
Ceiling Ageing, Denting, Wear, Patching, and Faulty Light Fixture (Laundry) is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 3 inspection reports.
Causes
- Previous modifications/repairs
- Faulty bulb/electrical issue
- Electrical fault
- Wear and tear
- Ageing
Symptoms to look for
- Visible ageing, denting, and wear of ceiling linings
- Non-functional or poorly functioning light fixture
- Visible patched areas on ceiling
- One light not working
- Denting
Remedies
- Have a licensed electrician inspect and repair/replace the faulty light fixture
- Engage a qualified painter to assess and repair ageing/denting/wear/patching
- Engage a qualified painter to assess and repair as required
- Address non-operating light
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.