Ivanhoe East homes often mix older floorplans with extensions and split levels, which can leave bedrooms, hallways or stairwells without the right detector coverage. Our assessment checks what’s installed and whether placement makes sense for how these homes are laid out.
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We visually confirm where smoke detectors are installed across bedrooms, hallways, living areas and circulation spaces, then record their locations in the report so you can see what coverage exists and what’s missing.
We focus on detector positioning relative to bedrooms and adjacent hallways because early warning at night is critical. If bedrooms open onto long corridors or multiple wings, we note where placement may not adequately alert occupants.
For Ivanhoe East split-level and two-storey homes, we check whether detectors are positioned to provide warning between levels. Stairwells and landings can act as smoke pathways, so we document any gaps we can see.
Where the floorplan shows signs of an extension, reconfigured kitchen, or converted garage, we check whether detector placement appears to reflect the updated layout and note any areas likely added after the original installation.
We note detectors that appear poorly positioned (for example, tucked behind bulkheads, close to supply vents, or placed where airflow or obstacles could delay smoke reaching the alarm), so you can correct locations that may reduce effectiveness.
Your report summarises confirmed locations and highlights placement concerns in plain language, making it easier to brief an electrician or installer on what needs to be added or repositioned to suit the home.
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Yes. In Ivanhoe East it’s common to see rear additions, reworked kitchens and new bedroom zones added over time. Detectors are often left in their original positions, which may no longer cover the current sleeping areas or main escape routes. Our assessment visually confirms what’s installed and highlights where the updated layout suggests additional detectors or repositioning would improve coverage.
It’s a visual inspection that confirms presence and placement, documented in a detailed report. We focus on where detectors are located and whether their positioning makes sense for the home’s layout and key risk areas. If you need functional testing, upgrades or certification, we can note recommendations so you can engage the appropriate licensed trade to complete that work.
You’ll receive a written summary of detector locations we can visually confirm, plus notes on placement issues and likely gaps in coverage. We also provide practical recommendations on where additional detectors may be required or where relocation may be sensible based on the floorplan, especially around bedroom areas, hallways and stair connections.
Split levels create multiple short flights of stairs, landings and separated living zones where smoke can travel between levels quickly. We pay close attention to whether detectors are positioned to provide early warning across those level changes, not just within one room. The report will flag stairwells, landings and transition corridors where coverage appears limited or inconsistent.
Yes. For townhouses and units, we visually confirm detector presence and placement within the dwelling and note any layout-driven concerns, such as upstairs sleeping zones or long internal corridors. If there are shared areas managed by an owners corporation, our assessment focuses on the parts we can access within the lot, and we can note where strata enquiries may be needed.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will visually confirm detector presence and placement and provide a clear report suited to Ivanhoe East floorplans and renovations. Call 0413 163 187.