Step One

The Professional Smoke Alarm Assessment

Rate: $150.00 (Includes full service for up to 5 existing units. Each additional unit is $25.)

I combine 20+ years of experience as a firefighter with professional safety training to ensure your smoke alarms actually work when you need them most. Most homeowners have alarms, but very few have them in the right places to detect smoke early enough to save lives.

What You Get:

• A "Fire-Physics" Layout Check: I don’t just count your alarms; I audit your home’s layout to ensure there are no "dead spots." I check that you have the right number of devices and that they are positioned to detect smoke fast, based on how fire actually moves through a house.

• Sensor Deep-Cleaning: Dust and cobwebs can cause "nuisance" chirps. I vacuum the internal sensors and intake grills of every alarm to keep them sensitive and stop those annoying 3:00 AM false alarms.

• Real-World Smoke Test: Pushing the "test" button only checks the battery and the horn. I use professional-grade aerosol smoke to verify that the actual sensor is still capable of detecting a fire.

• Full Battery Service: I replace the batteries in every unit with fresh, high-quality ones, so you don't have to climb a ladder for another year.

Step Two

Replace Old or Malfunctioning Alarms

Equipment Rates (Includes Professional Installation):

• $50 – 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm

• $95 – Hardwired Smoke Alarm (Direct Replacement)

• $125 – Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm

• Note: Equipment rates apply exclusively as an addition to the Professional Home Safety Assessment ($150).

Includes:

• Clean Retrofit Installation: Secure mounting of new brackets, removal of aged wiring harnesses, and fresh conductor terminations using premium lever-style connectors for a safe, reliable connection.

• Layout & Code Evaluation: A thorough review of your home's layout—including vaulted spaces, sleeping zones, and fuel-burning appliances—ensuring hardwired locations are code-compliant and recommending standalone units to resolve any coverage gaps.

• Full-System Interconnect Test: Verification that all newly installed units communicate properly across the hardwired traveler line, confirming simultaneous sounding during an alarm event.

• Responsible Disposal: Safe removal and haul-away of your expired units and packaging.

Our Professional Commitment

Respect for Your Home I treat your property with the same care I’ve given the community for over two decades. I utilize drop cloths, wear shoe covers, and ensure a thorough cleanup after every installation. My goal is to leave your home safer than I found it, without leaving a trace of the work behind.

Respect for Your Time I understand that your schedule is valuable. I provide clear arrival windows, maintain prompt communication, and work efficiently to ensure your safety system is fully optimized without unnecessary disruption to your day.

Transparent Expertise If an existing alarm location is ineffective or "prohibited" by modern standards, I won’t just ignore it. I will explain the physics behind the issue and consult with you on the most practical solution. You are paying for an expert assessment, and I ensure you understand exactly how your home is being protected.

The "Fine Print" Details:

• Wiring: Service is for the replacement of existing hardwired fixtures only. I do not run new high-voltage electrical wiring.

• Aesthetics: While I prioritize the safest location for your protection, please note that removing older units may reveal original ceiling paint or "dust rings" from the previous hardware.