Technician installing a smoke alarm

Smoke alarm specialists

Sleep easy. We'll stay alert.

Inspections, testing and installation of smoke alarms for homeowners, landlords and property managers across Whanganui.

How it works

01

Book

Send through a booking or give us a call.

02

Inspect

We test every alarm, check placement and expiry dates.

03

Fix

Faulty or missing alarms replaced on the spot.

04

Report

You get a written summary of every alarm the same day.

Pricing

$99 + GST a year

Annual Inspection Plan

One inspection a year — every alarm tested, placement, battery and expiry checked, and a written report sent out to you.

$129 + GST once off

Stand-alone inspection

A casual one-off inspection with no subscription — book it whenever you need it.

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Landlord? Stay compliant without the hassle.

We work with property managers to keep every rental up to standard, with reminders when alarms are due for checking.

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About

Residential Fire Compliance Ltd

Residential Fire Compliance Ltd was established by Matt Karatau in 2026. Having spent 12 years in the commercial fire & building compliance industry, an opportunity presented itself to bring specialized industry knowledge over to the residential sector, which for a long time has been neglected.

Residential Fire Compliance Ltd is able to provide services that install confidence in our clients, as we have the commercial qualifications and experience to apply to the residential sector.

If you have any queries or are wanting one of our local experts to sort your properties out, don't hesitate — get in touch today.

Matt Karatau — Founder

2026

Established

12 years

In commercial fire & building compliance

3 years

In residential & rental compliance