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Southside Electrics is your #1 choice for electrical servicing in the Mornington Peninsula area!
At Southside Electrics, we specialise in real estate electrical testing and safety checks across the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside, and surrounding suburbs. Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or real estate agency, our team provides fully compliant electrical inspections designed to meet Victorian rental property regulations and keep your tenants safe.
We’re a locally owned and operated business with over 15 years’ experience, fully licensed and insured. With our upfront pricing, detailed reporting, and 5-year workmanship warranty, you can trust us to deliver quality electrical compliance checks that protect your properties, tenants, and reputation.
If you manage or own rental properties in Victoria, you’re required by law to have a comprehensive electrical safety check every two years. This applies to all rented homes, units, and apartments under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic).
Failing to comply can result in:
Our role at Southside Electrics is simple: we take the stress out of compliance by handling the entire process for you, from inspection and testing through to detailed reporting and certification.
Under Victoria’s Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, rental properties must undergo an electrical safety check at least once every two years. These inspections are mandatory for landlords and property managers, ensuring compliance and safety across rental homes.
At Southside Electrics, we manage rental electrical safety checks throughout the Mornington Peninsula and Bayside, handling every step from inspection to certification. Our licensed electricians provide clear documentation, consistent scheduling, and fixed-rate options for agencies and landlords.
For official guidance, refer to the Consumer Affairs Victoria gas and electrical safety standards for rental providers. It outlines what is legally required for all rental properties in Victoria.
Each rental electrical safety check follows Energy Safe Victoria’s compliance process. Our electricians test and inspect:
Clients receive a digital compliance report, a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES), and photo documentation for their records. Reports comply with the Energy Safe Victoria Electrical Tenancy Toolkit and are suitable for submission to insurers or property audits.
Where issues arise, we include repair recommendations or quotes, allowing property managers and landlords to act quickly.
To comply with current legislation, rental properties must have RCD or RCBO protection on all final sub-circuits. Many older homes across the Peninsula still rely on outdated fuse boards, which fail to meet the Victorian Minimum Standards outlined in the official compliance checklist.
During safety checks, our team identifies whether a switchboard upgrade is required. Where non-compliance exists, we issue clear recommendations and transparent quotes. Upgrading ensures not only compliance but also enhanced electrical safety and reduced fire risk for tenants.
Annual smoke alarm testing is a key part of rental compliance. We offer combined visits for electrical and smoke alarm testing, reducing disruption for tenants and simplifying reporting for property managers.
Our process includes testing alarm power supply, sound output, and expiry dates, as well as battery replacement where necessary. All results are recorded in the compliance report, ensuring each property meets Victorian fire and electrical safety obligations efficiently.
Our services are tailored for:
For property managers and strata clients, Southside Electrics provides scalable systems and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to manage recurring compliance checks across multiple properties.
Our SLA structure includes:
Each partner agency or owners’ corporation receives a dedicated account manager and dashboard access for tracking inspections, due dates, and outstanding actions. This visibility streamlines compliance and reduces administrative workload.
Partnering with Southside Electrics means reliable scheduling, complete documentation, and confidence that all managed properties remain compliant with Energy Safe Victoria and tenancy legislation.
Request PM rates & SLA pack to discuss how our team can support your compliance program.
We provide electrical safety checks for real estate and rental properties across:
If you manage rental properties in these areas, we can schedule individual inspections or arrange bulk testing packages for multiple properties.
Under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, landlords must ensure:
Failure to meet these obligations can leave landlords and agencies legally liable in the event of an electrical incident. Partnering with a professional provider like Southside Electrics ensures you remain compliant and protected.
We become your long-term compliance partner, ensuring your rental properties are always up-to-date with electrical safety regulations.
Recently, we partnered with a property management company in Mornington managing over 40 rental properties. Our team:
The result: every property was brought into compliance, tenants were reassured, and the agency had peace of mind knowing its obligations were met.
The cost depends on the size of the property and the number of properties inspected. At Southside Electrics, we provide:
Contact us today on 1300 859 708 for a tailored quote
Every two years, as required by the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021.
We’ll provide a detailed report outlining issues. In most cases, we can complete the repairs on the spot or schedule them promptly to bring the property into compliance.
It’s not mandatory, but we do need access to all electrical installations and fittings. We liaise with tenants or property managers to arrange access with minimal inconvenience.
Yes. We regularly complete bulk inspections for property management companies with dozens of rental properties.
Yes. While electrical safety checks are separate from smoke alarm compliance, we can provide combined packages covering both services.
