Canterbury homes often include older layouts and renovated extensions where smoke alarms can be missing from key hallways or separated by new doors—our assessment checks detector presence and placement so gaps don’t get overlooked.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are installed in the areas where early warning matters most, including near bedrooms, along main escape paths, and on each level where applicable.
We assess whether detectors are positioned where they can be heard by occupants, particularly where new doors, long hallways, or upstairs landings can block sound or delay alerting sleeping family members.
We pay close attention to added rooms (such as new bedrooms, studies or rumpus areas) to see whether smoke detection has kept pace with the updated floorplan.
Where the home has multiple storeys or distinct wings, we document whether detection is spread appropriately rather than clustered in one area, which can leave parts of the home under-protected.
We note detectors placed too close to kitchens or bathrooms where steam and cooking can trigger nuisance alarms, because frequent false alarms often lead to disabled units or removed batteries.
Your report records where detectors were sighted and where gaps are likely, making it easier to brief an electrician or alarm technician and ensure improvements are targeted, not guesswork.
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Yes. Many established Canterbury homes have had partial updates over the years, and smoke detector coverage doesn’t always follow the new layout. Our assessment visually confirms where detectors are installed and whether placement makes sense around bedrooms, hallways and levels. It’s a practical way to identify gaps created by renovations, added rooms, or changes to internal doors and corridors.
This service is a visual inspection focused on confirming the presence and placement of smoke detectors. We document what we can see, note likely coverage gaps, and report on detector locations. If you need functional testing, age verification, or replacement advice for specific models, we can note observations and recommend engaging a qualified electrician or alarm technician for testing and compliance work.
We provide clear, practical guidance based on the home’s layout, highlighting areas where alarms are missing or poorly positioned—especially around sleeping zones and escape paths. Because final installation requirements can depend on current regulations and the type of alarms used, we document the issue and the likely improvement locations, then recommend confirmation and installation by a suitably qualified professional.
Open-plan areas often combine kitchen and living spaces, which can lead to detectors being placed where cooking fumes trigger false alarms. We also see new bedroom zones added at the rear or upstairs where existing alarms weren’t extended, and new internal doors that reduce how well an alarm can be heard from bedrooms. Our assessment records these layout-driven risks and the likely coverage gaps.
Timing depends on the size and complexity of the layout. A straightforward single-level home is usually quicker, while multi-level homes, long corridors, and multiple extensions take longer because we document detector locations across zones and floors. We move room-by-room, note where detectors are present, identify likely gaps, and then compile the findings into a clear report you can act on.
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Get in TouchGet a clear, photo-supported record of smoke detector presence and placement across your Canterbury home. Call ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection.