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Moonee Ponds has a mix of renovated period homes, townhouses and apartments where extensions, split levels and closed-off hallways can leave sleeping areas under-protected if alarms aren’t positioned correctly.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We identify whether smoke alarms are present in the dwelling and record each observed unit, helping you avoid assuming an alarm exists just because there’s one visible in a main living space.
We note alarm positioning in relation to bedrooms and sleeping areas, because the difference between a detector in a living room and one that covers sleep zones can be critical when doors are closed at night.
We visually check hallways and internal corridors—common in Moonee Ponds terraces and apartments—and document where detector placement may not align with typical coverage expectations for safe egress paths.
We look for visible concerns such as alarms placed too close to corners, vents, or areas that may affect smoke flow, and we record these observations so you can prioritise adjustments.
Where homes have split levels, stairwells, or rear additions, we document how detector placement relates to these zones, since added floors or new bedroom wings can create gaps in coverage.
Your report includes clear location notes and supporting photos where practical, so you can brief an electrician or negotiate rectification with confidence based on documented, site-specific observations.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
They can. In Moonee Ponds, many older homes have been reconfigured with rear additions, new bathrooms, or bedrooms moved to different parts of the house. Sometimes the smoke alarms remain where they originally were, leaving sleeping areas or new hallways without an alarm in a sensible position. Our assessment visually maps what’s installed versus the current layout so gaps are easy to spot.
No. This service is a visual inspection focused on confirming the presence and placement of smoke detectors and recording any obvious installation concerns. It doesn’t verify electrical operation, battery condition, interconnection, or compliance certification. If you need functional testing or upgrades, we recommend engaging a qualified electrician, and our report helps you brief them clearly on what was observed onsite.
You’ll receive a detailed write-up noting the location of each observed smoke alarm, the areas covered, and any zones where alarms appear to be missing or poorly positioned. Where practical, we include photos to support the location notes. The report is written so a buyer, owner, or property manager can quickly understand what needs attention and what to ask a qualified electrician to address.
Apartments can create a false sense of security because common areas may be upgraded while individual units vary widely. In Moonee Ponds, some units have long internal corridors, enclosed bedrooms, or split-level mezzanines, and alarms may only be present near the entry or kitchen area. Our assessment focuses on the unit’s internal layout to identify whether sleeping areas and key pathways appear covered.
Book it as early as possible during your due diligence window so there’s time to act on the findings. For Moonee Ponds homes, especially those showing signs of recent renovation or layout changes, early assessment helps you raise placement concerns with the agent, request rectification, or budget for updates. It also gives you a clear plan to improve safety before move-in.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides a practical, room-by-room visual assessment tailored to Moonee Ponds layouts and renovations. Call 0413 163 187 to schedule.