Light Switch Covers Not Installed
Light Switch Covers Not Installed is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 8 inspection reports.
Causes
- Incomplete electrical fit-out
- Incomplete construction.
- Not explicitly stated in the report (oversight during installation or removal).
- Damage during installation or handling
- Incomplete electrical installation
Symptoms to look for
- Exposed wiring/mechanisms at light switch locations.
- Exposed wiring or switches where covers should be
- Exposed light switch mechanism.
- Visible damage to switch cover plate
- Exposed wiring or mechanisms at light switches
Remedies
- Install switch cover plates in the powder room
- Install light switch covers.
- Install missing light switch cover.
- Replace and properly install switch cover plate
- Install missing switch cover plates to ensure safety and a finished appearance
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.