Electrical defects
Switchboard non-compliance, RCD gaps, ageing wiring, exposed cabling.
Electrical defect entries
Top 250 of 306 substantive · by observations- HighNon-operational Oven Light
763 obs · 747 reports
- ModerateKitchen Exhaust Fan Light Not Operating
430 obs · 430 reports
- CriticalNon-Operating Ceiling Light
348 obs · 316 reports
- HighNon-Operational Air Conditioning Unit
332 obs · 332 reports
- ModerateInoperable Ensuite Exhaust Fan
298 obs · 298 reports
- HighFaulty Light Switch
138 obs · 138 reports
- HighDamaged Power Point
131 obs · 121 reports
- ModerateDamaged Light Fitting (Lounge Room)
126 obs · 126 reports
- HighUnverified Electrical System
108 obs · 108 reports
- ModerateMalfunctioning Stove
99 obs · 99 reports
- ModerateNoisy Lower Ensuite Exhaust Fan
92 obs · 92 reports
- HighDucted Air-Conditioning Unit Not Operating
88 obs · 88 reports
- ModerateOven Not Operating
74 obs · 74 reports
- HighCracked Light Switch Cover
73 obs · 73 reports
- ModerateNon-Operable Bathroom Exhaust Fan
65 obs · 65 reports
- ModerateHallway/s Light Not Operating
64 obs · 61 reports
- ModerateMissing Light Bulb (Entry)
62 obs · 62 reports
- CriticalUnsafe Foil Insulation in Roof Void
59 obs · 59 reports
- HighLoose Powerpoints
56 obs · 55 reports
- HighMissing Kitchen Exhaust Fan
56 obs · 54 reports
- HighNo Power to Garage Door Motor
50 obs · 50 reports
- CriticalNo Electrical Connection
49 obs · 49 reports
- CriticalUncertified Electrical Wiring and Components
48 obs · 48 reports
- ModerateMissing Globe for External Light
47 obs · 47 reports
- ModerateWorn Oven Dials
43 obs · 43 reports
- ModerateLack of Toilet Ventilation
41 obs · 41 reports
- HighLoose Light Switch in Main Bathroom
40 obs · 40 reports
- HighDamaged Light Switches
35 obs · 35 reports
- ModerateNon-Operational Stove Ignition Spark
34 obs · 34 reports
- ModerateNon-Operating Garage Door Remote
30 obs · 30 reports
- CriticalInadequately Protected Electrical Cables
27 obs · 27 reports
- ModerateMissing Exterior Wall Lighting
26 obs · 26 reports
- HighAged/Rusted/Damaged Meter Box
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateMissing Light/Powerpoint Covers in His & Hers Walk-In Robes
25 obs · 25 reports
- HighMissing Switch Cover Plates in Powder Room
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateObstructed Power Point for Polarity Testing
25 obs · 25 reports
- ModerateKitchen Appliances Untested
24 obs · 24 reports
- HighElectrical Services Incomplete
24 obs · 24 reports
- HighIncomplete Garage Ceiling Electrical Work
23 obs · 23 reports
- HighElectrical Wire Defect
22 obs · 22 reports
- ModerateMain Bathroom Ventilation Fan Untested
22 obs · 22 reports
- CriticalElectrical Polarity Anomalies
21 obs · 21 reports
- LowLounge Room Light Switch Dimmer Knob Missing
21 obs · 21 reports
- LowInoperable Garage Light
21 obs · 21 reports
- HighMissing Double Plug Point Cover
20 obs · 20 reports
- ModerateUntested Ensuite Exhaust Fan
20 obs · 20 reports
- HighDisconnected Electricity Supply
20 obs · 20 reports
- ModerateMalfunctioning Kitchen Oven
18 obs · 18 reports
- ModerateNon-Operational Store Room Lights
18 obs · 18 reports
- LowGarage Door Functionality Untested
18 obs · 18 reports
- HighRCDs Require Certification
17 obs · 17 reports
- ModerateDucted A/C System Not Operating
17 obs · 17 reports
- ModerateUntested Kitchen Appliances Due to No Power
17 obs · 17 reports
- CriticalFoil Sheeting Insulation Safety Hazard
16 obs · 16 reports
- CriticalExposed Electrical Cabling
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateFaulty Stove Ignition Spark
15 obs · 15 reports
- LowMissing Eave Light Cover
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateRust on External Air-Conditioning Compressor Fan Unit
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateUninstalled/Unconnected Extractor Fan Ducting
15 obs · 15 reports
- ModerateDisconnected Garage Roller Motor
14 obs · 14 reports
- HighFaulty/Loose GPO
14 obs · 14 reports
- ModerateLight Bulb Requires Replacement
14 obs · 14 reports
- CriticalLoose Electrical Wiring in Roof Void
13 obs · 13 reports
- LowMissing Wall Mounted Roller Door Remote
13 obs · 13 reports
- ModerateExternal Lights Incomplete
13 obs · 13 reports
- HighUntested RCDs (Residual Current Devices)
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateHot Water Unit Untested (No Power)
12 obs · 12 reports
- LowInoperative Main Bathroom Light
12 obs · 12 reports
- ModerateDamaged Ceiling Fan Control Knob
11 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateDamaged Light Switch Cover (Laundry)
11 obs · 11 reports
- LowEnsuite Exhaust Fan Cover Missing/Separated
11 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateKitchen Stove Not Operating
11 obs · 11 reports
- ModerateFaulty Gas Spark Igniter for Cooktop
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateDamaged External Wall Light
10 obs · 10 reports
- LowNon-Operable Exhaust Fan in Main Bathroom
10 obs · 10 reports
- ModerateInoperable Stove
9 obs · 9 reports
- LowNoisy Split System Air-Conditioning
9 obs · 9 reports
- LowUntested Ceiling Fan (Missing Remote)
9 obs · 9 reports
- ModerateBroken Light Switch in Master Bedroom
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateExternal Wall Light Corrosion
8 obs · 8 reports
- CriticalFire Risk from Insulation and Downlights
8 obs · 8 reports
- HighRestricted Electrical Polarity Test at Fridge Location
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateRusted Alfresco Light Fitting
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateMissing Meter Box Door
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateLight Switch Covers Not Installed
8 obs · 8 reports
- ModerateMissing Power Point Below Cooktop
8 obs · 7 reports
- LowMissing Light/Powerpoint Covers in Lounge Room
8 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateAir Conditioning Not Installed
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowAir-Conditioning Servicing Recommended
7 obs · 7 reports
- HighDamaged/Missing Hallway Light Fitting
7 obs · 7 reports
- CriticalLoose Electrical Conduit
7 obs · 7 reports
- ModerateFaulty Light in Garage
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowNon-Operating Laundry Exhaust Fan
7 obs · 7 reports
- LowUntested Light in Ensuite
7 obs · 7 reports
- HighEnsuite Bathroom Loose Power Socket
6 obs · 6 reports
- CriticalExposed Wiring
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateFaulty Kitchen Stove Top Ignition
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowInternal Stair Case Light Failure
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateOven Not Tested Due to No Power
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighRCDs Not Certified
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowUntested Oven
6 obs · 6 reports
- HighWall Oven Not Installed
6 obs · 6 reports
- ModerateWater Tank Power Lead Obstructed
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowMalfunctioning Stove Self-Igniter
6 obs · 6 reports
- CosmeticMissing Under Bench Oven
6 obs · 6 reports
- LowCorroded External Light Fitting
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowDamaged Range Hood Light
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighElectricity Not Connected
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateLack of RCD Certification
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateMissing Garage Roller Switch
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateNon-operational Rangehood
5 obs · 5 reports
- CosmeticMeter Box Paint Touch-ups
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateMissing Power Point/Light Switch Cover Plates (Garage)
5 obs · 5 reports
- HighGas Disconnected
5 obs · 5 reports
- LowNoisy Exhaust Fan in Main Bathroom
5 obs · 5 reports
- ModerateNo Mechanical Ventilation in Ensuite
5 obs · 4 reports
- CosmeticMissing Power Point Bracket in Ensuite
5 obs · 4 reports
- LowDamaged Appliance Dial
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateDamaged Light Switch Cover Plate in Toilet
4 obs · 4 reports
- HighDefective or Non-Compliant Electrical Items
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowDeteriorated Light Switch Cover in Ensuite Bathroom
4 obs · 4 reports
- HighExposed External Power Points
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateFaulty Ceiling Fan
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowFaulty Dimmer Switch
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateInactive External Power Point
4 obs · 4 reports
- HighIncomplete Data/Electrical Works in Sitting Room Ceiling
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowMissing Air Conditioning Remote
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateMissing Cooktop
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowMissing Laundry Ceiling Fan Cover
4 obs · 4 reports
- CosmeticMissing Meals Room Ceiling Bulb
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowNon-Operating External Wall Lights and Disconnected Conduits
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowNon-Operational Ceiling Fan - Master Bedroom
4 obs · 4 reports
- HighPoorly Installed Light Switch
4 obs · 4 reports
- CriticalSmoke Alarm Not Connected to Power
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowToilet has Vent Only, No Exhaust Fan
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateUncertified RCDs
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowInoperable Alfresco Ceiling Fan
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowUntested Store Room Light
4 obs · 4 reports
- LowMissing Downstairs Shared Ensuite Ceiling Light
4 obs · 3 reports
- LowMissing Light Bulb in Under Stair Store Room
4 obs · 4 reports
- CosmeticMissing Cage on Outdoor Air-Conditioning Unit
4 obs · 4 reports
- ModerateBathroom Ventilation Not Operating
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateCeiling Ageing, Denting, Wear, Patching, and Faulty Light Fixture (Laundry)
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDamaged/Deteriorated Solar Panels
3 obs · 3 reports
- CosmeticDetached Antenna Point
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighDetaching Exterior Laundry Light
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighElectrical Wiring Defect Detected by Polarity Test
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowExternal Light Failure
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowFaulty Exterior Wall Light
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateFaulty Laundry Electrical Switch
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighGap to PowerPoint (Lounge Room)
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowIncomplete Communications Wiring in Study Room
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighKitchen Sink & Joinery Electrical Works Incomplete
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowLoose Antenna Point Cover in Living Room
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowLounge Room Light Not Operating
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowMisaligned Living Room Downlights
3 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateMissing Second Floor Living Room Light/Powerpoint Covers
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowNoisy Bathroom Exhaust Fan
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateNoisy Ceiling Fan
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowNoisy Ensuite Exhaust Fan
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateNon-functional Rumpus Room Light
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowNon-Functioning Stair/Tread Lights
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModeratePoorly Footed External A/C Unit
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowStiff Light Switch in Main Bathroom
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateUntested Stove Operation
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateDamaged Laundry Light Switch
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateImproper Power Supply for Hot Water Unit
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowLoose Down Light in 2nd Kitchen
3 obs · 3 reports
- HighMissing Ducted Air Conditioning System
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowNoisy Kitchen Fan with Separated Cover
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateMissing General Power Outlet (GPO) Cover
3 obs · 3 reports
- ModerateNon-functional Lights Despite Connected Electricity
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowNon-Operating Ventilation Fan in Laundry
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowUnconnected Cooktop
3 obs · 3 reports
- LowAged and Rusting Eave Downlights
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateAppliances Untested Due to No Power
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateDamaged Air Conditioning Trunking
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged/Rusty Eave Light Fitting
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighDefective Electrical Components and Risks
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateElectrical and Gas Services Not Inspected
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateElectrical Disconnection to Dwelling
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowElectrical meter box circuits unlabeled
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighExterior Powerpoint 'No Active' Reading
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighExternal Polarity Untested
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateFaulty Hot Plate
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateFaulty Stove Power Switch
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowIncomplete Polarity Testing due to Obstruction (Dining Room)
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateIncorrect Air Conditioning Room Controller Installed
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateLoose Electrical Power Point in Rumpus Games Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowLoose Light Switch Cover (Toilet)
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticMalfunctioning Light in Activity Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticMissing Downlight Globes
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticMissing Light Bulb and Cover on Balcony
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowNBN Not Connected
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalNo Earth Detected to Living Room Socket
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateNoisy Oven Fan
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalNon-Compliant Oven Power Supply
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateNon-functioning Kitchen Range Hood
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowNon-Operating Appliance Lights in Kitchen
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowNon-Operational Light in Reception Area
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticNon-Operational Meals Light Globe
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowNon-Operational Middle Stove Burner
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModeratePoorly Fitted Ceiling Lights (Living Room)
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowPoorly Situated Light Switch
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowPower Points Not Level
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowRusted and Non-Operating Balcony Light
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowSplit System Air-Conditioning Remote Failure
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighTripping Electrical Circuit (Lights)
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighUnconnected Earth Cable
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalUnprotected Kitchen Electrical Wiring
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighUnsecure Light Switch Casing (Downstairs Toilet)
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighUnserviceable Power Point in Lounge Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowUnstable External AC Compressor
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowUntested Cooktop (No Gas)
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowUntested Heating System
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateUntested Powder Room Ventilation (No Power)
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighUntradesmanlike Electrical Point
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateUnverified Internal Conduit Entry
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowWC 1 Exhaust Fan Detaching
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticWorn Light Switch Covers
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateBathroom 1 Toilet Faulty Switch
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateBroken Bathroom Light and Power Switch
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged External Light Fixtures
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowDamaged Light Fitting in Reception Area 2
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighDetached Electrical Conduit with Exposed Wire
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowFacade Lighting Not Installed
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowFaulty Light Switch in Internal Stair Case
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowFaulty Light Switch in Rear Utility Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticGarage Door Remote Not Available
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateGarage Service Point Not Covered
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowImpact Damage to Meter Box
2 obs · 2 reports
- HighInadequately Connected Electrical Cable at Meter Box
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateIncorrectly Installed Light in Upstairs Living Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowInoperable Rangehood
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowKitchen Above Sink Light Malfunctioning
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateLoose External Wall Light
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowMissing Antenna Point in Theatre Room
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowMissing Garage Door Controller
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateMissing Protective Casing on Hot Water Unit
2 obs · 2 reports
- CriticalNon-Compliant RCDs
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateNon-Operational Air Conditioning System
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowRangehood Untested Due to No Power Supply
2 obs · 2 reports
- ModerateUninstalled Laundry Wall Switch Cover Plates
2 obs · 2 reports
- LowUntested Granny Flat Air-Conditioning
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticAir Conditioning Zones Not Selecting
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticCircuit Breaker Tripping
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticExposed Electrical Wiring in Garage Ceiling
2 obs · 1 reports
- CosmeticInconsistent downlight tone
2 obs · 1 reports
- CosmeticMedia Room Wall Light Not Installed
2 obs · 2 reports
- CosmeticWater Tank Pump Electrical Lead Unhoused
2 obs · 2 reports
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Load-bearing failure, slab heave, framing defects, lintel cracking.
1,474 defects
Rising damp, condensation, leaks, water ingress through envelope.
665 defects
Active colonies, conducive conditions, prior damage, treatment gaps.
472 defects
Pipe leaks, fixture failure, hot-water defects, drainage backflow.
821 defects
End-of-life tiles, flashing failure, gutter capacity, sarking absence.
605 defects
Stormwater discharge towards building, soakwell capacity, surface fall.
405 defects
Smoke alarm coverage, hardwiring, separation walls, exit paths.
34 defects
Suspected ACM in eaves, fences, internal sheeting, vinyl backings.
57 defects
Reactive clays, footing inadequacy, retaining wall failure, subsidence.
99 defects
BCA / NCC departures, balustrade height, glazing, pool fencing.
642 defects
Paint, render, tiling, hardware, joinery, cosmetic surface defects.
4,691 defects
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