Services / Smoke alarms
Smoke alarm installation in Point Cook
Hard-wired, interconnected smoke alarms installed and tested by a licensed electrician. For homeowners, landlords and property managers.
- Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
- 25+ years experience
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- Family owned and local
- Insurance work welcome
Working smoke alarms save lives
A smoke alarm is one of the cheapest life-saving devices in your home, but only if it works. Alarms wear out, batteries go flat and dust gets in. Many homes we visit have alarms that are past their expiry date or not working at all.
In Victoria, homes built after 1 August 1997 need hard-wired smoke alarms with battery backup. Hard-wired alarms must be installed and replaced by a licensed electrician.
Fire Rescue Victoria recommends alarms in every bedroom and living area, interconnected so they all sound when one goes off. That way you hear the alarm wherever the fire starts.
When to check or replace your smoke alarms
Look for the expiry or manufacture date on the side of each alarm.
- The alarm is past its expiry date
- It chirps even with a new battery
- It doesn’t sound when you press Test
- The case has turned yellow or brown
- Your alarms aren’t interconnected
- Bedrooms have no alarm nearby
- You’ve renovated or added rooms
- A rental is due for its annual check
Smoke alarms in rental properties
Since 25 November 2025, Victorian rental providers must arrange a smoke alarm safety check at least once every 12 months for every rental agreement. Alarms must be correctly installed, working and tested according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
We do these checks for landlords and property managers across Wyndham and Hobsons Bay, and can book them together with the two-yearly electrical safety check. A faulty alarm is an urgent repair, so if one fails we replace it on the spot where we can.
You get a written record of each check for your files.
Rules checked against Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance on 7 October 2026. Rules change, so check consumer.vic.gov.au for the latest.
Smoke alarm questions
Ask a question, no obligationDo I need hard-wired smoke alarms?
Homes built after 1 August 1997 need hard-wired alarms with battery backup. Older homes can use battery alarms, but hard-wired, interconnected alarms are the safer choice.
Can I install a hard-wired smoke alarm myself?
No. Hard-wired alarms connect to your mains power, so a licensed electrician must install them.
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
Press the Test button regularly and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Rental properties must have a smoke alarm safety check at least every 12 months.
How many smoke alarms do I need?
It depends on the layout of your home. Fire Rescue Victoria recommends one in every bedroom and living area, interconnected.
Related services
Rental safety checks
Two-yearly electrical and annual smoke alarm checks for rentals.
Switchboard upgrades and safety switches
Old fuses out, modern circuit breakers and safety switches in.
Power points and rewiring
Extra outlets, USB points and rewiring for older homes.
Read: Smoke alarm requirements in Victoria We do this work across Point Cook and Melbourne’s west.
Book a smoke alarm check
Call now, or send a few details and a photo of the job. Every job is quoted before we start.
0405 418 132Open 8am to 6pm every day, with 24/7 emergency call-outs. Servicing Point Cook, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina and the rest of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay.