Selling a House in QLD? 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 Logan.
- Inspection and upgrade if needed
- Documents for your agent
- Quick turnaround before settlement
Smoke Alarm Rules When Selling a House in QLD
- 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 Sale-Ready Smoke Alarm Checks Work
- 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.”
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Smoke alarm questions for sellers
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.
Sale-ready smoke alarm checks across Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Logan
Our licensed electrician covers homes from Caboolture and Morayfield in the north, through North Lakes, Petrie, Strathpine, Aspley and Chermside, across inner Brisbane and the southside suburbs of Holland Park, Mt Gravatt and Sunnybank, down to Springwood, Shailer Park, Browns Plains and Beenleigh in Logan.
Brisbane homes range from post-war highsets and Queenslanders to 1990s brick estates and new townhouses, and the alarm setup is different in each. Older homes often have a single hardwired ionisation alarm in the hallway, which no longer meets the rules. Newer estates may already have 240V alarms that just need replacing and interconnecting. Your electrician checks what you have and gives you a price for exactly what your home needs, nothing more.
Don't let smoke alarms hold up settlement
Get a free quote today and get sale-ready.