Rental property electrical safety inspections - Victoria

In Victoria, landlords are legally required to have a rental property electrical safety inspection carried out every two years. Blunt’s Electrical provides clear, compliant inspections with straightforward reporting for landlords and property managers across Melbourne.

We inspect the fixed electrical installation, identify any urgent or recommended issues, and provide a detailed PDF report suitable for records and compliance.

Inspection cost

$289 for domestic rental properties.

If any remedial work is identified, we will clearly explain the issue and provide a quote before any work proceeds.

What is checked during the inspection

• Main switchboard condition, labelling, and protection
• Safety switches (RCDs / RCBOs) operation
• Accessible power points, switches, and fixed wiring
• Earthing and bonding where accessible
• Signs of damage, deterioration, or non-compliant work
• Smoke alarm presence, operation, and placement (visual check)

Inspection report

After the inspection, you’ll receive a clear PDF electrical safety report. The report outlines:

• Items requiring urgent attention
• Items that are recommended for safety or compliance
• Overall compliance status at the time of inspection
• Recommended timeframe for the next inspection

Urgent issues are clearly flagged so landlords and property managers can act quickly and meet their obligations.

Victorian compliance requirements

Rental property electrical safety inspections are required under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Victoria). These regulations require rental providers to ensure an electrical safety check is completed every two years by a licensed electrician.

Inspections are carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 3019 - Electrical installations - Periodic verification, and relevant Australian Standards applicable at the time of inspection.

Who this inspection is for

• Private landlords
• Property managers and real estate agencies
• Rental providers preparing a property for lease
• Existing rentals approaching the two-year compliance deadline

Areas we service

Melbourne and surrounding suburbs including Richmond, Burnley, Kew, Hawthorn, Abbotsford, South Yarra, Cremorne, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Prahran, Toorak, and nearby areas.

Quick FAQs

Is this inspection mandatory?

Yes. In Victoria, rental providers must ensure an electrical safety inspection is completed every two years.

Does this include repairs?

The inspection itself does not include repairs. Any remedial work required will be quoted and discussed before proceeding.

Do tenants receive a copy?

Landlords must provide inspection information to tenants upon request. We supply a clear report suitable for records and compliance.

Book a rental property inspection

Call (03) 9428 6770 or book online to organise a rental property electrical safety inspection.