Tenancy Electrical Safety Checks

Is Your Melbourne Rental Property Electrically Safe and Compliant?

As a property owner, you understand how important it is to provide your tenants with a safe and comfortable home.

The thought of an electrical incident occurring within your investment property is a serious concern, both for you and your tenants. Without regular, professional safety checks, you might be unknowingly putting your tenants in harm's way with outdated systems and hidden faults.

At 1st Call Electrical, we provide affordable and detailed tenancy electrical safety checks all over Melbourne. These safety checks are designed to identify and resolve potential hazards before they escalate to serious issues.

To protect you, your tenants and your investment from electrical hazards, contact our licensed and qualified electricians on 1300 016 671 or complete our online booking form today.

 

Understanding Electrical Safety Checks For Your Rental Property

Understanding what electrical safety checks are is an important part of being a responsible landlord. Under the Victorian Residential Tenancies 2021, an electrical safety check must be performed every 2 years by a licensed and qualified electrician. This check makes sure that all electrical installations, fittings, power points, switches, plugs, smoke alarms and appliances are safe and adhere to the latest Australian standards.

Electrical safety checks must be conducted by qualified and licensed electricians. Attempting to DIY is dangerous, especially if you don’t know what you are doing.

What is Involved in a Tenancy Electrical Safety Check?

While every electrician has their own way of doing things, the main components of a tenancy electrical safety check remain mostly the same. Our qualified electricians thoroughly inspect all electrical components within your rental property, including:

• Switchboard Inspections
• Wiring and Cabling
• Power point and Circuit Breaker Testing
• Inspecting Lighting Systems
• Landlord Supplied Appliances
• Smoke Alarm Testing
• Safety Switches

Evidence of Electrical Safety Checks

Once the electrical safety check has been successfully completed, our team of electricians will write up a detailed report. This electrical safety check report includes details of what jobs and testing were done, including inspecting switchboards, circuit breakers and power points.

The certificate of electrical safety (COES) record includes:

• The Electrician's name and license number
• The date of the inspection and safety check
• Detailed results including any repairs conducted as well as any actions taken to resolve them.

This certificate is then filed away and can be useful if you need it in an insurance claim in the future.

How Often Should You Perform An Electrical Safety Check?

As per the Victorian Residential Tenancies 2021, landlords are required to conduct an electrical safety check for their rental property every two years. This mandatory inspection helps our electricians to identify any potential hazards before they become serious, protecting both your tenants.

Smoke Alarm Testing and Compliance

Regularly testing smoke alarms in your home saves lives. As of late 2025, the Victorian Government passed new rental laws that included the mandatory annual smoke alarm safety checks for all rental properties in Melbourne.

Our Landlord Electrical Inspection Pricing

When it comes to electrical safety inspections, they become expensive quite quickly. At 1st Call Electrical, our team offers fixed prices for residential electrical inspection, including smoke alarm testing throughout Melbourne. Our electricians believe in clear, upfront pricing to all of our customers so you can say goodbye to nasty, hidden surprises.

Our prices include:

• 1 Bedroom Safety Checks: $396 (incl. GST)

• 2 Bedroom Safety Checks: $449 (incl. GST)

If your rental property is larger than 3 bedrooms, contact our service team for a quote on 1300 016 671. We can also set up an automatic reminder to let you know when your next electrical safety check is due.

What Are The Benefits of Investing in an Electrical Safety Check For Your Rental Property?

There are several benefits to regularly investing in electrical safety checks for your Melbourne rental property including:

• Prevention of electric shock, electrocution and electrical fires
• Ensuring your rental property is safe
• Helps prevent expensive emergency repairs
• Gives landlords and tenants peace of mind

Your Local Electrical Testing & Inspection Specialists Melbourne

Ensure your rental property is safe and compliant, schedule your landlord electrical safety check at a time convenient to you and your tenant by contacting 1st Call Electrical at 1300 360 215 or complete our quick online electrician booking request today.

More information on the electrical requirements of the Victorian tenancy regulations can be found:

 

• Energy Safe Victoria - esv.vic.gov.au