Nunawading has a mix of older brick veneer homes and renovated layouts where bedrooms, hallways and extensions don’t always match the original floor plan—so smoke alarm placement can be missed or left in the wrong spot.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are installed in the home and record their locations in relation to bedrooms, hallways and living spaces so you can quickly see what is covered and what is not.
We assess whether detectors appear sensibly positioned for the home as it exists now (including extensions and reconfigured floor plans), not just where a detector might have been placed when the house was first built.
We check the typical travel path from living areas to sleeping areas and note if there’s a likely warning gap for bedrooms at the back of the house, upstairs, or behind additional doors.
Where the property has multiple levels or separated zones, we identify whether each level appears to have detector coverage and flag any level that relies on a single alarm too far from sleeping areas.
We note detectors that are visually compromised by placement near vents, dead air spaces, or locations that may reduce effectiveness, as well as alarms positioned where residents are more likely to disable them due to nuisance triggers.
Your report lists each observed detector location and highlights practical recommendations, including when to engage a licensed electrician to confirm compliance, upgrade alarm type, or improve placement based on household use.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Often, yes. In Nunawading, it’s common to see garage conversions, rear extensions and altered internal walls that change how the home is used. A detector that suited the original hallway may no longer provide effective warning for new bedrooms or a separated living zone. Our Smoke Detectors Assessment visually checks where alarms are installed and flags areas that may need additional coverage, then you can confirm the final solution with a licensed electrician.
No. This is a visual inspection to confirm the presence and placement of smoke detectors in accessible areas. We do not remove alarms, test wiring, or issue compliance certification. If our report highlights gaps or concerns, we’ll recommend engaging a licensed electrician to test, upgrade, or reposition detectors to suit the property’s layout and your household needs.
You’ll receive a clear summary of where smoke detectors were observed, which areas of the home appear covered, and where there may be obvious placement gaps based on the layout. We also note visible issues that could reduce effectiveness, such as positioning near vents or locations likely to cause nuisance alarms. The report is written to help you act quickly with an electrician if changes are needed.
Yes. Many Nunawading properties are older brick veneer homes that have been updated room-by-room over the years. We look at the current bedroom and hallway configuration and assess whether the observed detectors appear positioned to provide early warning for sleeping areas. Where detectors seem left in outdated locations after renovations, we’ll document that clearly so you can plan improvements.
Call ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0413 163 187 to arrange a Smoke Detectors Assessment in Nunawading. We’ll confirm the property address, access details and any known renovations or level changes so the inspection focuses on the areas most likely to have coverage gaps. After the visit, you’ll receive a written report outlining observed detector locations and practical next steps.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will visually confirm detector presence and placement across the home’s current layout, then provide a practical report you can act on. Call 0413 163 187.