Damaged Light Fitting (Lounge Room)
Damaged Light Fitting (Lounge Room) is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 126 inspection reports. Highest concentration in Ellenbrook.
Causes
- Not specified, general wear or accidental damage.
- Electrical fault (if non-functional)
- Undetermined (wear and tear, impact)
- Impact or accidental damage
- Accidental damage
Symptoms to look for
- Visible damage to light fitting.
- Visible damage to the light fitting enclosure or components
- Light fitting over vanity top is damaged
- Visible damage and rust on light fitting
- Visible damage to the light fitting
Remedies
- Engage an electrician for repairs.
- Engage an electrician to repair
Where we see this most
These suburbs show the highest concentration of damaged light fitting (lounge room) in our inspection data (minimum five observations). Click a suburb to see its full defect profile.
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.