# Detector Inspector

> Detector Inspector works with real estate agencies to make homes safer
> for tenants and compliance simpler for property managers and landlords.
> With over 20 years of experience, Detector Inspector is the largest
> residential safety & compliance company in Australia. Our 500+ strong
> field services employees visit over 320,000 properties per year to
> ensure agencies and their landlords meet required compliance
> regulations. Our range of compliance services for residential
> properties includes smoke alarms (nationally), gas and electrical
> safety checks (in VIC only), water efficiency checks (in NSW & QLD),
> corded blinds (in VIC, NSW, SA & QLD), and RCD safety switch testing
> (in NSW, SA, WA & QLD).

## Services
- [Smoke alarm safety service](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/smoke-alarm/) (nationwide): Annual smoke alarm testing, maintenance and replacement at your property by trained technicians — $119 incl. GST per annum
- [Gas safety checks](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/gas-safety/) (VIC): Carbon monoxide testing and gas appliance servicing, maintenance and installation in residential properties for real estate agencies, landlords and home owners
- [Electrical safety checks](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/electrical-safety/) (VIC): Installation, repair and maintenance of electrical installations, fittings and appliances by qualified electricians
- [Water efficiency checks](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/water-efficiency/) (NSW, ACT & QLD): Provides landlords with a Certificate of Water Efficiency that enables them to pass on the costs of water usage to tenants
- [Corded blind safety](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/corded-blinds/) (VIC, NSW, ACT, SA & QLD): Audits window coverings and internal blinds to ensure compliance with the latest Australian regulations
- [RCD safety switch testing](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/safety-switch-testing/) (NSW, ACT, SA, WA & QLD): Testing that the safety switches at a property are operating correctly, providing effective protection against potentially fatal electrocution
- [Rental minimum standards assessments](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/minimum-standards-assessments/) (VIC): Powered by the Properly App, which captures the footage needed to complete a rental minimum standards assessment — helping agencies advertise faster
- [Essential fire safety](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/services/essential-services/) (VIC): Services fire equipment and secures the Annual Essential Safety Measures Report each year
- [All services](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/our-services/)

## Offers
- [Safer Home Plan](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/safer-home-plan/) (VIC): Smoke alarm, gas and electrical safety checks combined into a low annual fee plan, letting rental providers spread the total cost of the safety checks required under Victoria's RTA legislation
- [QLD 2027 owner-occupier smoke alarm upgrades](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/2027-smoke-alarm-upgrades/) (QLD): $89 incl. GST per alarm, supplied and installed, ahead of the 1 January 2027 owner-occupier deadline. More than 125,000 Detector Inspector alarms installed in QLD homes, industry-low failure rate, complimentary wireless smoke alarm controller, and every alarm guaranteed to meet 2027 compliance requirements
- [Interconnected smoke alarms](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/interconnected-smoke-alarms/) (VIC, NSW, ACT, SA & QLD): AS 3786:2014 10-year lithium and hardwired interconnected smoke alarms, backed by a 3-year product warranty and 10-year service warranty. In Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, properties built after 1 May 2014 must have interconnected smoke alarms where more than one is present. In Queensland, since 1 January 2022, before a new tenancy begins, an existing tenancy renews or the property is sold, smoke alarms must be photoelectric, interconnected and installed on each storey and in all bedrooms and hallways, powered by mains power or a non-removable 10-year lithium battery. **QLD pre-sale properties:** accelerated installation with fast turnaround — $129 incl. GST per alarm — so sellers meet smoke alarm requirements without delaying settlement
- [Switchboard upgrades](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/switchboard-upgrade/) (VIC): From 29 March 2023, minimum standards for Victorian rental properties require switchboards to have safety switches for all power outlets and lighting circuits — assessment and upgrade by licensed electricians

## Pricing calculators
- [Service pricing calculator](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/pricing-calculator/): See exact pricing and service details for your property across VIC, NSW/ACT, QLD, TAS, WA & SA. The calculator helps property managers and landlords understand their options and the projected cost of services in every state Detector Inspector operates in
- [QLD 2027 smoke alarm upgrade calculator](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/2027-upgrade-calculator/): For Queensland owner-occupiers — select your property details (number of bedrooms and storeys) for an instant estimate of your 2027 smoke alarm upgrade cost, for a simple, affordable and compliant upgrade

## Coverage by state
- **VIC**: Smoke alarm service, gas safety checks, electrical safety checks, corded blind safety, rental minimum standards assessments, essential fire safety, interconnected smoke alarm upgrades, Safer Home Plan, mandatory switchboard upgrades
- **NSW & ACT**: Smoke alarm service, water efficiency checks, corded blind safety, RCD safety switch testing, interconnected smoke alarm upgrades
- **QLD**: Smoke alarm service, water efficiency checks, corded blind safety, RCD safety switch testing, interconnected smoke alarm upgrades — including 2027 owner-occupier upgrades ($89 incl. GST per alarm) and accelerated pre-sale installation ($129 incl. GST per alarm)
- **SA**: Smoke alarm service, corded blind safety, RCD safety switch testing, interconnected smoke alarm upgrades
- **WA**: Smoke alarm service, RCD safety switch testing
- **TAS**: Smoke alarm service

## Compliance guides
- [Rental safety legislation FAQs](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/legislation-faqs/): State-by-state smoke alarm, gas and electrical requirements
- [Smoke alarm legislation](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/legislation-smoke-alarm/)
- [Queensland smoke alarm laws](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/queenslands-smoke-alarm-laws/)
- [Queensland sellers smoke alarm compliance](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/qld-sold-properties/): What sellers must upgrade before settlement
- [What's in an electrical safety check](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/whats-in-an-electrical-safety-check/)
- [Choosing a compliance provider](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/choosing-a-provider/)

## Audiences
- [Property managers](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/property-managers/)
- [Landlords](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/landlords/)
- [Tenants](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/tenants/)
- [Homeowners](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/homeowners/)
- [Community housing providers](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/community-housing-providers/)

## Company
- [Our story](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/our-story/)
- [Our technology difference](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/technology-solutions/)
- [Contact](https://www.detectorinspector.com.au/contact-us/): Phone 1300 134 563
- [Help Centre](https://help.detectorinspector.com.au/)