Croydon Hills homes often include split-level layouts, extensions and internal garages—common spots where smoke alarms get missed or poorly placed. A visual check helps identify gaps before they matter.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are present in the areas that matter most—near bedrooms and along common paths of travel—so missing coverage is easy to identify.
We note where detectors are located in relation to rooms and circulation spaces, and flag placements that may reduce effectiveness, such as being too far from sleeping areas or isolated from main escape routes.
Croydon Hills homes often include split levels. We check each level and stair connection to identify gaps where smoke can rise or spread without an alarm nearby.
Where the garage connects directly to the house, we check for detectors positioned to provide early warning of smoke entering living spaces, and we note if coverage appears absent.
We record observable issues such as damaged units, poor mounting position, paint contamination or detectors installed where airflow (vents, ceiling fans) may affect performance.
You receive a concise report listing detector locations and any visible placement concerns, with recommendations you can take to a qualified electrician or smoke alarm specialist to rectify.
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Many Croydon Hills properties are split-level or have internal stairs linking living and sleeping zones. In these layouts, smoke can travel quickly up stairwells, and a single detector in one area may not provide early warning elsewhere. Our assessment visually checks each level and key connecting areas, then notes where coverage appears incomplete so you can add or reposition detectors where needed.
No. This service is a visual inspection to confirm the presence and visible placement of smoke detectors in accessible areas. It does not test electrical wiring, interconnection, sensor performance or compliance to a specific standard. If you need formal compliance advice or installation work, we’ll point you to the right type of specialist, and our report will help them understand what was observed on site.
This assessment focuses on visual confirmation of detectors and their placement. We record what we can observe on the day, including obvious damage or poor positioning. If you want functional testing, battery replacement or installation of new units, those tasks should be carried out by a qualified electrician or smoke alarm provider. Our report makes it easier to prioritise what to test or replace.
We often see added bedrooms, converted under-house areas, open-plan remodels, and internal access added from a garage—changes that can shift where people sleep and where escape routes run. Alarms sometimes remain in original positions, leaving new hallways or rooms without nearby coverage. During the assessment, we map detector locations against the current layout and flag areas where coverage appears to have been left behind after renovations.
Time varies with the size and layout of the Croydon Hills property, but a typical home can be assessed quickly once we have safe access to all levels and main rooms. Clear access to hallways, bedrooms, stair areas and any internal garage entry helps. If you have renovation plans or a floorplan, have it available— it can help explain why certain areas need extra attention.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will visually confirm smoke detector presence and placement across your Croydon Hills home and provide clear reporting you can act on. Call 0413 163 187.