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Ivanhoe homes often include older layouts, extensions and split-level updates where hallways, stairwells and added bedrooms can leave alarm coverage patchy. A placement check helps ensure detectors are positioned where they’ll alert sleepers fast.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are installed in the areas that typically matter most for early warning, such as outside bedrooms and along common internal pathways. Missing detectors are clearly noted so you can prioritise upgrades.
For Ivanhoe homes with split levels, upstairs bedrooms or internal garages, we record detector placement by level and flag where a change in storey may need additional coverage. This helps reduce the risk of an alarm being too far from sleeping areas.
We note visible issues such as damaged housings, paint contamination, loose mounting, or detectors positioned awkwardly on sloped ceilings. These details matter because physical condition and poor mounting can affect how an alarm performs and how quickly it activates.
Where it can be determined visually, we record whether a unit appears to be battery-operated or hardwired. This supports your follow-up planning, particularly if you’re coordinating electrician work during a purchase or renovation in Ivanhoe.
Extensions, converted rooms and reconfigured hallways can create blind spots. We map what’s present versus what’s missing based on the current layout, so you’re not relying on an outdated alarm setup from a previous floorplan.
We include location notes and, where appropriate, photos to show exactly where detectors are installed (and where they’re not). This makes it easier to brief an electrician and obtain accurate quotes for any recommended additions or relocations.
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They can. Many Ivanhoe homes have been updated over time—bedrooms added, kitchens opened up, or living areas extended. Those changes can leave detectors in their original spots, which may no longer suit the current floorplan. Our assessment visually checks where alarms are installed now, flags missing coverage near sleeping areas and storey changes, and documents what you should address with a qualified installer.
This service is a visual inspection focused on confirming presence and placement. We record what is installed, where it is located, and any obvious visual issues that could affect suitability. Functional testing, electrical checks and verifying manufacturer dates may require hands-on testing or removal, which should be handled by a qualified electrician or specialist smoke alarm provider.
Your report outlines the visible number and locations of smoke detectors, notes placement concerns (for example, alarms missing outside bedrooms or not covering different storeys), and lists practical recommendations for next steps. Where useful, we include photos and location notes so you can easily brief an electrician, seek quotes, and organise any additions or relocations without confusion.
Split-levels and townhouses often have stairwells, landings and separated sleeping zones. Smoke can travel up stair openings and through voids, while a single alarm on one level may not alert people sleeping on another level quickly enough. We visually review detector placement across each accessible level and highlight where coverage appears incomplete based on the home’s current layout.
Booking before settlement can help you identify obvious detector gaps early, so you can plan costs and organise an electrician soon after settlement. If you’re already moved in, the assessment still helps by confirming current coverage and highlighting where your household routine may rely on alarms that are poorly positioned. Either way, the report gives you clear, actionable next steps.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a clear, photo-supported visual check of smoke detector presence and placement in your Ivanhoe (3079) home. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule.