Signs You Need This
- Your existing detectors are old, battery-only, or not interconnected
- You're finishing a renovation and need detectors brought up to current code
- A home inspection flagged missing or outdated detectors
- You're adding a room and need detector coverage extended
What's Involved
We install hardwired, interconnected smoke and CO detectors with battery backup, placed according to code requirements for bedrooms, hallways, and each level of the home. If you're renovating or finishing a room, we can extend the interconnected system to cover it.
Interconnected detectors are required in most new construction and many renovations — and they genuinely give you more warning time in an emergency than standalone battery units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between interconnected and standalone detectors?
Interconnected detectors are wired together so that when one alarm triggers, they all sound — giving you a warning no matter where in the house you are.
Do I need CO detectors if I don't have gas appliances?
Carbon monoxide can also come from attached garages, fireplaces, and other sources — many codes require CO detectors regardless of gas appliance use.
Can you add a detector to a room that isn't currently wired for one?
Yes, we can extend an interconnected system to a new or renovated room.