Burwood East has a mix of older brick homes and updated townhouses—extensions, garage conversions and split-level layouts can leave detectors missing or poorly placed. A visual assessment helps confirm coverage where people actually sleep and exit.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are installed in accessible areas that matter most—near bedrooms, along hallways and in living zones—so you’re not assuming coverage that isn’t there.
We assess whether detector locations are likely to alert occupants from bedrooms, including setups with bedrooms separated by long halls or behind closed doors, which are common after Burwood East renovations.
For townhouses and two-storey homes, we note detector presence on each level and highlight gaps where an upper level or stairwell area appears underprotected.
We pay attention to areas created by extensions, reconfigured kitchens, or converted spaces (such as repurposed garages or rear additions) where detectors are often forgotten during works.
We identify detectors that appear poorly located due to nearby obstructions (bulkheads, beams, or awkward ceiling lines) that can affect smoke movement and alarm response.
You receive clear, property-specific notes on where detectors appear missing or suboptimal, making it easier to brief a qualified electrician or installer on what to upgrade.
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Yes. Many Burwood East homes have been upgraded in stages, so smoke alarms may reflect an older layout rather than today’s bedrooms and hallways. Our assessment visually checks detector presence and practical placement based on the current floor plan. If detectors are missing, in the wrong spot, or likely to be ineffective due to layout changes, we document this so you can arrange rectification.
This service is a visual assessment focused on confirming presence and placement in accessible areas. We note what’s installed and where gaps appear to exist. If you want functional testing, battery checks, or electrical compliance work, that’s typically handled by a qualified electrician or alarm technician. We can still guide you on what to ask for based on what we observe on site.
Yes. For multi-level properties, we assess detector presence level by level and consider the pathways people use at night—bedroom levels, stairwells and hallways. We document where detectors appear to be missing or poorly located, because an alarm on the wrong floor or too far from sleeping areas can reduce warning time, particularly with closed bedroom doors.
Rear extensions often create new living areas, extra bedrooms, or longer corridors, and detectors can be left in original locations closer to the front of the home. We commonly find missing coverage in the new section or detectors positioned where the alarm may not be heard clearly from the new bedrooms. The assessment maps what’s there now and flags areas that may need additional alarms.
You’ll receive written notes that identify where smoke detectors were sighted and where they appear absent or poorly placed in accessible areas. We keep the language practical and property-specific so you can act on it quickly. If improvements are recommended, we outline what to discuss with a qualified installer, helping you plan upgrades without guesswork.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on detector presence and placement based on Burwood East layouts and renovation patterns. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule your assessment.