Missing Exterior Wall Lighting
Missing Exterior Wall Lighting is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 26 inspection reports.
Causes
- Incomplete electrical fixture installation
- Incomplete electrical or finishing work
- Light fixture is loose or misaligned
- Incomplete electrical installation
- Incomplete installation by builder
Symptoms to look for
- Light fixture in the powder room ceiling appears loose, crooked, or not properly seated
- Missing light fixtures where they are expected
- Light flickers after 30 seconds (meals area)
- Absence of exterior wall lighting fixtures
- Absence of a light fixture in the ceiling
Remedies
- Install appropriate fixture to prevent exposure and corrosion (implied)
- Install the required globes for all exterior wall lighting fixtures
- If failure continues to occur, engage an electrician for repairs
- Adjust and secure the light fixture in the powder room ceiling
- Install a ceiling light in the Powder Room
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.