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Newmarket’s mix of older terraces, renovated workers’ homes and compact units can leave smoke alarms missing, painted over, or poorly located after renovations—our assessment checks they’re in the right places across the home.
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We visually confirm smoke alarms are installed across the dwelling, including each level and the areas that typically serve sleeping rooms. Missing alarms are clearly noted so you can prioritise installation.
We assess whether alarms appear positioned to alert occupants coming from bedrooms and hallway approaches, rather than being tucked into spots that are less effective for early warning.
We note whether alarms are mounted on the ceiling or wall and whether their location is affected by corners, beams, bulkheads, or high ceilings—common in Newmarket-era housing—because these can impact smoke travel to the sensor.
Open-plan kitchen/living areas are common after renovations. We look at alarm placement relative to cooking areas to reduce nuisance alarms while still maintaining coverage for the main living spaces.
We visually check for obvious issues such as paint overspray, dust build-up, damaged housings, or alarms installed behind fittings or in airflow dead zones, and document anything that could compromise performance.
Your report lists each observed alarm location, highlights gaps or questionable placement, and provides practical next steps so an electrician or competent installer can rectify efficiently.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Older Newmarket-style homes often have high ceilings, long corridors, and rear extensions that change how smoke moves through the house. We visually confirm where alarms are installed and whether their placement suits the current layout, not the original floorplan. The report highlights missing alarms and locations that may be less effective, helping you plan straightforward fixes before you occupy the property.
This service is a visual inspection to confirm smoke alarm presence and placement. We document what is installed, where it is located, and any visible issues that could affect performance. If you want functional testing, battery replacement, or installation work completed, we can note recommendations in the report so you can engage the right trade to carry out that work.
You’ll receive a clear, property-specific report that records observed alarm locations by area/level, notes gaps (where alarms appear to be missing), and flags placement concerns such as dead-air corners, obstructions, or awkward positions relative to bedrooms and living zones. We include photos and a prioritised action list so rectification is simple to scope and organise.
Renovations can unintentionally leave alarms behind the new layout—an alarm that used to sit outside bedrooms may end up inside a larger open living zone, or a new bulkhead can create a pocket where smoke doesn’t reach quickly. Open-plan kitchens can also trigger nuisance alarms if alarms are too close. Our assessment focuses on these common Newmarket changeovers and documents what should be adjusted.
Yes. We assess smoke alarm presence and placement in apartments and townhouses, including multi-level layouts where coverage can be missed between floors. We note the location of alarms on each level and any visible placement issues around stairwells, corridors, and sleeping areas. If access is restricted (for example, locked store rooms or ceiling cavities), we’ll record the limitation in the report.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for a practical, photo-backed visual check of smoke alarm presence and placement tailored to Newmarket homes and layouts. Call 0413 163 187.