Templestowe homes often mix older layouts with renovations, extensions and split-level floors—our visual assessment confirms smoke alarms are actually present and positioned where they’ll alert you early, not hidden in dead-air corners or missing near bedrooms.
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We visually confirm whether a smoke detector is installed on each storey, because multi-level homes common in Templestowe need coverage that isn’t limited to a single hallway.
We check detector placement relative to bedrooms and sleeping areas, noting where an alarm may be too far away to provide an effective early warning during the night.
We identify whether detectors are located along key paths people use to exit, such as corridors leading to the front door, internal garage access points, and stair landings.
We note detectors installed in visually poor positions—such as near corners, bulkheads, or areas with airflow patterns that can delay smoke reaching the alarm.
We look for additions like converted garages, new rumpus rooms, or extended rear living areas and record where these spaces appear to be missing nearby detection.
Your report documents detector locations (where visible) and highlights missing or questionable placement areas in plain language so you can action improvements efficiently.
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This service is a visual assessment to confirm the presence and observed placement of smoke detectors. We record where alarms are installed and where they appear to be missing or poorly located. Functional testing, electrical compliance checks, and replacement are typically completed by a qualified electrician. If you want additional checks alongside a broader property inspection, ask us when booking.
We visually check each level of the home and pay close attention to sleeping areas, hallways that connect bedrooms, stair landings, and main escape routes. We also note detectors in large open-plan zones and any isolated rooms that may need nearby coverage. The aim is to identify obvious gaps and placement concerns that could delay early warning.
Yes. We can complete a Smoke Detectors Assessment for townhouses, units, and apartments in Templestowe. The focus remains the same: confirming detectors are present and sensibly placed for the layout. For multi-level townhouses, we pay particular attention to stairwells and bedroom levels, as these areas often need clear, uninterrupted warning coverage.
Split-level designs can create pockets where smoke movement differs from a simple single-storey layout. Stair voids, half-landings, and high ceilings can delay smoke reaching an alarm if it’s positioned in a dead-air corner or too far from the sleeping areas. Our assessment flags where detector locations look mismatched to the way the home is arranged across levels.
They can. Adding bedrooms, enclosing a patio, converting a garage, or changing internal walls often alters the paths smoke and occupants would take. It’s also common for an original alarm to remain in the “old” hallway while a new wing has limited coverage. Our assessment highlights these renovation-related gaps so you can plan additional or relocated detectors.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides a practical visual check of smoke detector presence and placement suited to Templestowe’s renovated and multi-level homes. Call 0413 163 187 to arrange an inspection and get a clear, photo-supported report.