Missing Light/Powerpoint Covers in Lounge Room
Missing Light/Powerpoint Covers in Lounge Room is a low-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 6 inspection reports.
Causes
- Faulty installation
- Wear and tear
- Impact
- Oversight during electrical installation or finishing work
- Incomplete electrical fit-out
Symptoms to look for
- Visible damage to electrical outlet cover
- Exposed wiring or components at the power and Ethernet points
- Exposed wiring points
- Unfinished appearance
- Exposed wiring or switch mechanisms
Remedies
- Replace damaged cover
- Install the missing covers for the power point and Ethernet antenna point
- Install all missing light/powerpoint covers
- Install light/powerpoint covers
- Install covers for light switches and powerpoints
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not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses.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.