External Lights Incomplete
External Lights Incomplete is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 13 inspection reports.
Causes
- Construction not yet finished
- Installation in progress
- Incomplete construction
- Incomplete installation
- Installation deviation from plans
Symptoms to look for
- External lights visibly incomplete or not installed
- External lights not fully installed or operational
- Internal lights not fully installed or functional
- Absence of light fittings in the garage ceiling
- No illumination in the garage
Remedies
- Complete the electrical installation and install light fittings in the garage
- Complete the external lights installation
- Complete installation of external lights
- Complete installation of internal lights
- Arrange re-inspection upon completion
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.