Best smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills
Last updatedAmbient Electrical leads this list of smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills, with a published licence number and call-outs at night. Every business here lists 24/7 emergency cover, so the choice comes down to where each is based, whether it publishes a licence number, and what else it does in the home or building. Check those three things before you book.
Quick picks in Surry Hills
- Best for smoke alarms fitted on the same visit as other electrical work: Ambient Electrical, which also handles lighting, power points and switchboard upgrades.
- Best for strata and commercial buildings: McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd, which also covers commercial distribution work.
- Best for a call-out across the Eastern Suburbs: Randwick Electrical, which is based in Randwick and offers emergency call-outs, though it publishes no licence number.
Best smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills, ranked

#1Ambient Electrical for smoke alarms fitted with lighting and switchboard work
24/7Licence publishedBased in BronteAmbient Electrical is a Bronte electrician that lists smoke alarm installation beside lighting, power points and switchboard upgrades. Bronte is where it is based, with Surry Hills among the areas it covers. The business publishes licence number 237173C. Call-outs run round the clock, and the owner takes the call personally. Customers say it turns up when promised and explains the work before it starts. If an earlier builder or trade did electrical work on the home, mention it when you book, since one customer had faults from that work put right.

#2McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd for smoke alarms alongside strata and commercial maintenance
24/7Licence publishedBased in Lane Cove WestMcIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd is a Lane Cove West electrician that lists smoke alarm installation with strata maintenance and commercial electrical work. Surry Hills is one of its listed areas, and the base is Lane Cove West. Every page of its site carries licence 209287C. It says emergency calls can be made at any hour, with same-day attendance for power outages and burning smells, and it advises calling rather than waiting for a reply when a fault is burning or sparking. It also runs a 10-point home health check and installs and tests exit and emergency lighting. Customers say the team arrives when booked, cleans up after itself and explains options before suggesting improvements.

#3Randwick Electrical for smoke alarms fitted with everyday power and lighting jobs
24/7Based in RandwickRandwick Electrical has a lead electrician with more than 15 years in the trade, and the crew includes an apprentice. Smoke alarm installation sits in its service list beside power points, LED and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans and switchboard upgrades. It is based in Randwick, covers Surry Hills, and its emergency cover runs 24/7. One customer got a visit within the hour from a short-notice call. Its licence number isn't listed, so ask Randwick Electrical for it first.
Compare smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills
The table compares where each business is based, its emergency cover and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Electrician | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Electrical | Bronte | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (138) |
| McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd | Lane Cove West | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.8 (144) |
| Randwick Electrical | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills
Sort order blends customer feedback, scaled to how much of it exists, with after-hours cover the business states itself, a published licence number and a base in the suburb. Businesses are listed when they cover Surry Hills and list smoke alarm installation. Each business's own description of its smoke alarm work counts too.
Smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills: FAQ
Which smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills work after hours?
Ambient Electrical, McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd and Randwick Electrical each list 24/7 emergency cover. For Ambient Electrical, night-time calls go to its owner, who answers in person.
Which smoke alarm installers in Surry Hills publish a licence number?
Ambient Electrical and McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd both publish theirs. Randwick Electrical publishes none, so check before you commit.
Which smoke alarm installers are based in Surry Hills itself?
None of the businesses here is based in Surry Hills. Each one is based in Bronte, Lane Cove West or Randwick and lists Surry Hills in its areas served.