Need to arrange a gas and electrical safety in Coburg? Compliance Fixer is just the team to call. We handle smoke alarm, gas, and electrical inspections as a part of an all-inclusive compliance service.
As soon as your compliance check is complete, our specialists provide clear documentation for your peace of mind. From start to finish we’ll make the process simple and treat the property just like Mum or Dad’s place.
Contact us now to get the ball rolling.
Electrical Safety Checks for Coburg Rental Properties
Victorian rental laws require electrical safety inspections every two years, along with compliant switchboards fitted with circuit breakers and safety switches.
During your Coburg electrical safety check, our licensed and registered electricians will:
- Inspect and assess the switchboard
- Test all safety switches and RCDs
- Confirm circuit breaker compliance
- Check accessible wiring and fittings
- Identify potential electrical hazards
- Provide clear photographic reporting
- Complete minor compliant fixes on the spot where safe
All inspections are carried out by fully licensed and registered professionals in line with current Victorian regulations.
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Recommended Compliance Timelines
To remain compliant under Victoria’s minimum rental standards, Coburg rental properties should follow this schedule:
- Gas safety inspections: every 2 years
- Electrical safety inspections: every 2 years
- Smoke alarm testing: every 12 months
Staying ahead of these dates avoids last minute stress and reduces risk for both tenants and rental providers.
Gas Safety Inspections in Coburg
Coburg features a mix of older homes and modern developments, many of which still rely on gas for heating, cooking, and hot water. Victorian legislation requires gas appliances in rental properties to be inspected at least once every two years.
Our licensed and registered gasfitters will:
- Verification of proper ventilation for gas heating systems
- Assessment of gas hot water systems and cooktops
- Negative pressure testing for gas appliances
- Gas main consumer line leak and Pressure retention test
- Gas Appliance Servicing (Legal Requirement) as per AS 4575
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) testing to protect tenant health
- Extensive inspection of all gas fittings and connections
- Gas Installation Inspection against AS/NZS 5601 gas installation standards
- Provide practical recommendations and minor on-site fixes
Areas we serve
- Berwick
- Box Hill
- Brunswick
- Bundoora
- Burwood
- Carlton
- Carnegie
- Clayton
- Coburg
- Cranbourne
- Dandenong
- Docklands
- Doncaster
- Elwood
- Footscray
- Frankston
- Glen Waverley
- Glenroy
- Hawthorn
- Melbourne CBD
- Mornington
- Pakenham
- Point Cook
- Prahran
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Richmond
- South Yarra
- Southbank
- St Kilda
- Sunshine
- Tarneit
- Thornbury
- Werribee
Smoke Alarm Safety Checks in Coburg
Annual smoke alarm checks are mandatory across Victoria.
During your Coburg inspection, we perform all of the following safety checks and processes:
- Compliance with current Victorian minimum standards
- Alarm age and operational status
- Interconnection between multiple alarms (where required)
- Functional tests to ensure alarms are actually working
- Install a replacement (if required)
- Correct placement according to Australian Standards in the NCC (National Construction Code)
- Battery functionality and free replacements
- Decibel tests confirming that the alarms sound loud enough
If an alarm is outdated or faulty, we can replace it immediately. Once completed, you receive full audit-ready documentation.
Simple Steps to Stay Compliant
Our simple, step-by-step process makes staying compliant easy and stress-free.
Compliance Check
Schedule your gas, electrical, smoke alarm or minimum standards.
Issues

Our qualified team completes all safety checks, identifies any non-compliance & arranges.
Compliance Report
You receive clear documentation & certificates, confirming your property meets all required.
Rectification work
Fast and reliable compliance rectification to meet safety standards
certificate
Get your compliance certificate fast after inspection and approval.
property management CRM
Automated reminders and a smart property management CRM to track jobs, deadlines.
Why Coburg Property Managers Choose Compliance Fixer
Fast and convenient booking times are standard practice, and urgent bookings can often be completed within just a few days.
- Prompt delivery of audit-ready certificates
- Smoke alarm, gas, and electrical safety checks completed in one visit
- Experienced, licensed, and registered in-house technicians
- Minor compliant rectifications handled immediately
- Fixed transparent pricing with multi-property discounts
- Over 50,000 properties inspected to date
- $20M public liability insurance coverage
- Efficient systems designed to reduce property management admin
Meet the Experts Behind Your Compliance
Led by Founders Luke Terella & Michael Bailey
Compliance Fixer is led by founders Luke Terella and Michael Bailey, who established the business in 2020 to bring a higher standard of accountability to the Victorian rental market. With over 100 years of combined industry experience across the group, Luke and Michael have overseen more than 50,000 safety inspections throughout Melbourne.
Their commitment to property safety has earned them a reputation as leading industry authorities. Co-founder Michael Bailey is frequently sought out for his technical expertise, having been featured on 7News as a subject matter expert regarding appliance safety and Victorian rental compliance standards.
A Specialised, Fully Licensed Team
We believe that true compliance requires specialised knowledge, which is why we never use subcontractors. Every technician on our team is a full-time, highly trained professional dedicated to maintaining the “Mum’s Place” standard of care.
To provide the highest level of protection for property managers and landlords, our team holds all mandatory Victorian trade qualifications and industry certifications:
- Victorian Building Authority (VBA)Licensed Gas & Plumbing Specialists.
- Energy Safe Victoria (ESV)Fully Licensed Electrical Technicians.
- ARCTickCertified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Experts.
- First Aid CertifiedAll on-site staff are trained in emergency first aid.
- Fully InsuredBacked by $20M in Public Liability Insurance for total peace of mind.
By maintaining a large, in-house team of 25+ specialists, we ensure that every inspection, whether gas, electrical, or smoke alarm, is conducted by a qualified professional who understands the specific nuances of the Residential Tenancies Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
You bet. We’ll often provide safety compliance inspections for owners with a portfolio of 2 or more properties.
If the issue is minor and safe to resolve immediately, we will fix it during the visit. For larger concerns, we provide a clear written report outlining the required next steps.
No. We combine all required inspections into one coordinated visit to minimise disruption and simplify compliance.
They can be included as part of the same service. We test, assess, and replace alarms where required to ensure annual compliance.
No. As long as legal access has been arranged, inspections can proceed whether tenants are home or not.
Most standard properties are completed efficiently in a single visit, depending on size and appliance count.
Certificates and reports are issued promptly after the inspection, giving rental providers clear evidence of compliance. All documentation meets compliance with the Residential Tenancies compliance standards.
We recommend booking before your two-year deadline to avoid compliance gaps and last minute scheduling pressure.
You won’t need to rely on memory. We monitor the required timeframes under Victorian regulations and notify you in advance when a check is coming up.
Book a Complete Rental Safety Check in Melbourne
Ready to simplify your compliance requirements? Call us on 1800 548 502 between 8AM-5PM, or email service@compliancefixer.com.au to arrange your extensive rental safety inspections today.