Smoke Alarm Installation & Replacement, Mid North Coast & Coffs Coast

We install new smoke alarms your home or business across Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen, and the broader Mid North Coast.

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Smoke Alarms Installs Across the Mid North Coast

Working smoke alarms save lives, and in NSW they are a legal requirement in every home. We install, replace and upgrade smoke alarms across Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell and the Coffs Coast, including hardwired 240V alarms with battery backup, with a lifetime workmanship guarantee.

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Newcomers to Bellingen. Needed electrical work done on our home. Damien called in promptly to assess the outstanding maintenance issues and also address new work we outlined and he observed. Spot on assessment of our needs. At all times Damien clearly explained work necessary and completed the work in a timely manner. Thank you Damien
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These folk went above and beyond to install a replacement stovetop mere days before all our family turned up for our big event! I can’t recommend Hack-it electrical enough. And a big shout out to to Smeg, who replaced the whole induction top under warranty instead of just the part, which would have taken way longer. Top product, Top service, Top electricians.
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Damien is truly passionate about what he does. Thanks for all your help mate and for doing such a great job. Appreciate how genuine you are. 👊
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Great service. Took my hot water heater off controlled load so I can take advantage of solar panels and free electricity in the middle of the day. Highly recommended.
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Damien was on time, efficient and great to deal with. I highly recommend his services.
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Had an electric light issue and contacted Damien from Hack-it Electrical Solutions. Advised he could come and look at it as soon as possible. He arrived 1hour later and fixed our issue. Best service we’ve had off any trade person since living in Bellingen. Great guy, professional and the cost was very reasonable. Highly recommended Damien and his work.
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Damian recently completed extensive works at my new home in Bellingen, updating both lights and electrical's . I found Damian to be both honest, fair and professional with a sincere intent to please the customer, of which I am not the easiest. Despite a number of hiccups Damian remained until all works were completed to satisfaction, maintaining a relaxed and happy disposition which was easy to accommodate. I would definitely return to Damian for any future works and recommend him highly and without hesitation. Thanks Damian
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Damian comes with a wealth of knowledge, explains all of your options & is very personable :) Great service!
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Damian arrived on time, worked efficiently, and his attention to detail was impressive. Everything was done to a high standard with no shortcuts. Professional, tidy, and clearly takes real pride in his work. Would not hesitate to recommend him and will definitely be calling him again for any future electrical work.
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I highly recommend Damo for electrical work. He is honest and up front about the work to be done and does a great job. We had jobs to be done that other electrician’s had previously looked at and said couldn’t be done or didn’t want to do because of the difficulty and Damo went above and beyond with effort and skill to make sure the jobs that we had got done and done right.
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The NSW smoke alarm rules in plain English

In NSW, it is a legal requirement to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of a home. Fire and Rescue NSW recommends photoelectric smoke alarms, which respond well to the smouldering fires common in homes. Smoke alarms also have a working life, and manufacturers generally recommend replacing them around every 10 years.

What we install

  • Hardwired 240V smoke alarms: with battery backup
  • Photoelectric alarms: as recommended by Fire and Rescue NSW
  • Interconnected alarms: when one sounds, they all sound, which suits larger and two storey homes
  • Replacement of old or expired alarms: including 9V battery units
  • New builds, renovations and rental properties: installed and certified

All work is carried out to the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules by a licensed electrician and certified on completion.

For new homes and major renovations, smoke alarms must be hardwired (240V) with a battery backup under the National Construction Code.

(Regulations can change. For the current detail, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Fair Trading are the authorities to check. We always install to the current standard.)

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Renting out a property? Landlord obligations

If you are a landlord in NSW, the Residential Tenancies rules place clear responsibilities on you to keep smoke alarms installed and working, including regular checks, replacing batteries, and replacing alarms that reach the end of their life. We can install compliant alarms and help you keep rental properties up to standard. For the exact current requirements, NSW Fair Trading is the authority.

Why hardwired and interconnected is worth it

Battery only alarms rely on someone remembering to change the battery. Hardwired alarms run off your mains power with a battery backup, so they keep working when it matters. Interconnecting them means an alarm at one end of the house wakes everyone, which makes a real difference in a two storey or spread out home, and we see plenty of those on larger Bellingen and acreage properties.

Our Process For New Smoke Alarms

  1. Check your current alarms: type, age and whether they meet the standard
  2. Recommend the right setup: number, placement and whether to interconnect
  3. Install and test: neatly wired, tested and left working
  4. Certified: you receive a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work

Why locals choose Hack-It

  • 17+ years in the trade: owner operated by Damian Hackett
  • Licensed and accredited: NSW Fair Trading electrical contractor 230609C, Level 2 accredited
  • Local: based in Bellingen, covering the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley
  • Lifetime workmanship guarantee: on every job
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Smoke Alarm FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our services, safety standards, and what to expect when working with our team.

In NSW you need at least one working smoke alarm on every level of the home, but the right number depends on the layout. We will recommend placement so bedrooms and living areas are properly covered.

New homes and major renovations require hardwired alarms with battery backup. In many existing homes we can upgrade battery alarms to hardwired for better reliability.

Manufacturers generally recommend replacing smoke alarms around every 10 years. If yours are older than that, or you are not sure how old they are, it is worth replacing them.

Fire and Rescue NSW recommends photoelectric alarms, which respond well to smouldering fires. We fit photoelectric alarms as standard.

Yes. We can install interconnected alarms so that when one detects smoke, they all sound. It is one of the best upgrades for a larger or two storey home.

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