Private Landlords
For private landlords
Your rental property's smoke alarms, made easier to manage.
Local inspections, clear reports and practical advice for landlords in Townsville and on Magnetic Island. We can quote surrounding areas by job request.
Choose your service
Select a once-off check or let us help manage servicing over the next 12 months.
Pricing note: Prices shown are subject to business-to-business approval. We will confirm eligibility and pricing before booking.
ONCE-OFF INSPECTION
$149 inc GST
Smoke alarm inspection and testing with a written report valid for 90 days from the inspection date.
Replacement alarms, upgrades and electrical work are quoted separately.
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
$169 inc GST
Ongoing smoke alarm compliance management with attendance during the subscription period in accordance with the plan terms.
Additional visits and replacement work follow the plan terms and are quoted where required.
What we check
We review alarm locations, condition and manufacture dates.
We clean and test alarms as applicable and check interconnection.
We identify faulty, missing or expired alarms and explain the work needed.
We provide a written report of our findings after the visit.
The number and type of alarms required depend on the property layout and existing system. An inspection helps us give accurate advice and a quote for any upgrade.
Smoke alarm responsibilities in a rental property
Queensland law gives landlords and tenants different tasks. A service provider can help with the work, but the landlord remains responsible for the property meeting the requirements.
Landlord or property manager
- Ensure the rental has compliant interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in the required locations, and arrange repair or replacement when an alarm is faulty, missing or expired.
- Test and clean each alarm within 30 days before a new tenancy starts, including a lease renewal or extension. Replace any flat or nearly flat replaceable batteries during that pre-tenancy period.
- Tell us the new lease or renewal start date when booking, so the visit can be scheduled in the required window. Keep the service report for your property records.
Tenant during the tenancy
- Test and clean each smoke alarm at least once every 12 months, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Replace flat or nearly flat user-replaceable smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy, where the alarm has them.
- Tell the landlord or property manager promptly if an alarm is faulty, damaged or missing. Do not remove, cover, paint, disconnect or otherwise interfere with an alarm.
For the full rules, see the Queensland Fire Department and Residential Tenancies Authority.
Need an upgrade?
Queensland rental properties have requirements for interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. We can inspect the existing installation, identify any gaps and quote the work needed. An existing hardwired alarm that is replaced must remain hardwired and be interconnected with the other required alarms.
Selling your investment property?
We can arrange a pre-sale smoke alarm inspection and report. See our Sales Properties page for details.
Ready to book?
Send us the property address, number of bedrooms and storeys, access arrangements, any known alarm issues and your preferred service. We will confirm the next steps and any separate work before proceeding.