Essendon has a mix of Californian bungalows, post-war brick homes and newer townhouses—layout changes and extensions can leave bedrooms or hallways without correctly placed smoke alarms.
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We visually confirm where smoke detectors are installed (or not installed) throughout the home, including hallways, living zones and bedroom corridors, so gaps aren’t missed during a pre-purchase or safety review.
We assess whether detectors appear to be positioned to wake occupants—particularly outside bedrooms and along paths of travel—because early warning at night is the key purpose of residential smoke alarms.
Where an Essendon home has rear additions, attic conversions or split-level areas, we check whether coverage has been extended to match the new layout, not just the original part of the house.
We note visible placement issues such as alarms installed too close to corners, beams, bulkheads or high points that may affect smoke flow and delay activation, helping you prioritise practical fixes.
If the property includes an attached garage or internal access, we review nearby alarm coverage and report on any apparent blind spots around the door to the house, where risk can increase from stored fuels or vehicle-related sources.
We document alarm locations and any concerns in a detailed report with clear descriptions (and photos where useful) so you can brief an electrician or installer without guesswork.
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Many older Essendon houses have been altered over decades—rear extensions, opened-up kitchens, converted garages and added bedrooms can change smoke movement and escape paths. A visual Smoke Detectors Assessment helps confirm detectors are still present and positioned to provide early warning, particularly outside sleeping areas and along hallways. We document where detectors are installed and identify areas that appear unprotected so you can plan improvements.
No. Our Smoke Detectors Assessment is a visual inspection to confirm the presence and placement of detectors and to note obvious issues that could affect effectiveness. It does not replace functional testing, electrical compliance work or certification. If our report highlights gaps or concerns, we recommend engaging a qualified electrician or smoke alarm specialist to test, replace or reposition alarms in line with current requirements.
We visually inspect accessible areas throughout the dwelling, focusing on locations that matter most for early warning: near and outside bedrooms, along main hallways and escape routes, and around transitions between living areas and sleeping zones. We also consider altered floorplans, split levels and added rooms so placement reflects the current layout. Findings are recorded in a clear, detailed report.
In many Essendon homes, long hallways and rear additions can create sections of the house where smoke takes longer to reach an alarm. We check for detector presence and sensible placement along the hallway and near sleeping areas, and we review whether the extension has been included in the alarm coverage. If we see likely blind spots or poorly positioned alarms, we note them so you can target upgrades.
Either is worthwhile. Booking before you buy helps you understand whether the home appears to have adequate detector coverage and whether you’ll need to budget for upgrades straight away. Booking after you move in is useful if you’ve changed the layout, started renovating, or simply want to confirm detectors are present and sensibly placed for your family’s routines. Call ACE on 0413 163 187 to book.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will visually confirm detector presence and placement across your Essendon home and provide a clear report you can act on—call 0413 163 187.