Selling a Home? Get Your Smoke Alarms Sale-Ready
Homes being sold in Queensland must meet the smoke alarm rules before settlement. Get your alarms checked or upgraded by a licensed electrician, from Caboolture to Mt Gravatt.
- Inspection and upgrade if needed
- Documents for your agent
- Quick turnaround before settlement
What sellers need to know
- Homes sold in Queensland have had to meet the upgraded rules since 1 January 2022.
- Compliant means photoelectric, interconnected alarms in every bedroom, hallway and level.
- A "certificate of compliance" is not a legal requirement, but agents often ask for one.
- Hardwired alarms installed by a licensed electrician come with a Certificate of Testing and Compliance.
How it works when you're selling
- Tell us your settlement date. Use the form and pick "Selling the home".
- Same-day callback. We'll call you back during business hours with your price.
- Check and upgrade. Existing alarms checked, and anything missing or non-compliant upgraded.
- Paperwork for your agent. Documentation to pass on to your agent or conveyancer.
What customers say about our electrician
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“…a recent home requiring urgent smoke alarm installation. Daniel was highly accommodating, communicated clearly throughout, and made the process straightforward for everyone involved.”
“Daniel completed a range of upgrades for me from the board to smoke alarms, all at a very reasonable price… very approachable, knowledgeable and polite, taking the time to explain and answer any questions I had.”
Seller questions
Do I need a smoke alarm certificate to sell my house in QLD?
The Queensland Fire Department says a certificate of compliance is not a legal requirement, but your agent may ask for one as part of their process. Hardwired alarms installed by a licensed electrician come with a Certificate of Testing and Compliance.
When did the rules start for homes being sold?
Homes sold in Queensland have had to meet the upgraded smoke alarm requirements since 1 January 2022.
Do I need to tell the Queensland Fire Department?
No. You don't need to tell the Queensland Fire Department about your smoke alarm compliance, but you may need to show proof when selling.
How quickly can you help before settlement?
Enquire as early as you can. You'll get a same-day callback during business hours, and your electrician will book you in as soon as possible.
I installed battery alarms myself. Can someone check them?
Yes. Choose 'Selling the home' when you enquire and mention it in your message. Your electrician can check the alarms and advise if anything else is needed.
Don't let smoke alarms hold up settlement
Get your price today and get sale-ready.