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Kevin arrived promptly at the time we agreed. I simply cannot fault him at all, he was extremely polite, friendly and very meticulous towards his work. I would not hesitate to use him again and would gladly highly recommend him to any friends that needed any work undertaking. I am extremely happy with the quality of the finished work . Thankyou Kevin.... you were a joy to meet and many thanks for all the work you carried out.. Definitely a 5 star rating from me.
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It might just be the most important item you ever buy – your fire alarm could save your life. So, it pays to ensure it’s installed correctly.
No matter whether you opt for a top of the range “smart fire alarm” system, or the most basic model, if your alarm isn’t fitted in the right place and set up properly, it isn’t going to give you and your home the best protection.
Fire alarms will usually be located on your ceiling, in the centre of the room away from lights or any appliances that create steam. The number and location of fire alarms you need will vary according to the size and layout of your home.
The golden rule is at least one fire alarm per floor, but as fires can start anywhere you might consider installing a unit in every room (other than bathrooms) for maximum protection. The key consideration is that you can hear the alarm (should it sound) wherever you are in your house.
Cost of fire alarm installation
Including labour and alarm units
- Budget: 2 x battery alarms – £100-£150
- Medium: 2 x wired and interconnected alarms – £250-£350
- Expensive: 2 x smart home alarms – £450+
What type of fire alarms are there?
There are 4 main types of fire alarm out there, and the option you choose will depend on your home, as well as the level of protection you’re willing to pay for.
Ionisation models are very common and are often the cheapest option. They detect very small particles of smoke, alerting you before it gets too thick. However, their sensitivity makes them prone to false alarms if they’re too near the kitchen.
Optical alarms are more expensive and are particularly effective at detecting slow-burning fires – the type triggered by smouldering upholstery or overheated wires. They’re also less likely to be triggered by innocent charred toast than ionisation alarms.
Heat alarms are more advanced systems that can detect increases in temperature and don’t rely on smoke to trigger a warning. This means they are suitable for use in a kitchen, although their coverage is much smaller than smoke-detection-based units.
Finally, a new breed of smart fire alarms (including the likes of Google-owned Nest) offer you even greater peace of mind. They’re slightly more advanced smoke-detection systems that are able to automatically alert your mobile phone, as well as integrating with security and other home protection services.
It’s also possible to get alarms that detect carbon monoxide, as well as smoke or heat. You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, so it’s advisable to get something that can detect this gas as well.
How do I look after my fire alarm?
Your fire alarm installer should be able to give you advice on how to look after your alarm. The majority of modern alarms should last between 7-10 years as standard, so replacing the batteries (or the unit itself) soon after installation won’t be necessary.
Most smoke alarms will need very little maintenance. Testing your alarm every couple of months is usually recommended (but refer to your specific model’s instructions, as they will state the exact frequency). Be sure to keep the alarm clean and free from dust or cobwebs too.
What fire alarm regulations do I need to know?
Articles 13 and 17 of the Fire Safety Order 2005 require homeowners to have fire alarms installed and properly maintained. Beyond that, the regulations aren’t as specific as you might think. The only other stipulation to be aware of is for mains-powered systems to have a battery backup.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
There are no specific qualifications your tradesperson needs to install a fire alarm. Where electrical work is involved, your installation expert may require NICEIC (the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) accreditation to sign off their work.
Insurance for fire alarm installation
Your main ask of a fire alarm installer will be public liability insurance. They may only be conducting very minor work, such as drilling holes for alarm unit brackets, but it’s easy for a hidden pipe or wire to cause big headaches. Public liability insurance will keep you and your property protected against damage.
Any units your installer supplies should also carry a warranty, so ask about that too.
Questions you should ask your fire alarm installation specialist
- How many alarms would they recommend installing (and where)?
- Will they show you how the system works?
- Do the alarms they supply come with warranties?
- Can they provide public liability insurance details?
Your local fire service
It’s also worth checking in with your local fire brigade to see what free advice or services they have. Depending where you are in the UK, most local fire brigades will do a free assessment of your home, including fitting smoke alarms if yours aren’t safe enough.
Our company Power Rangers LTD offer all types of electrical services from new installs to old rewires. Need additional sockets? Outdoor lighting? CCTV install? We are here to cater for all your electrical needs. From new socket installation to outdoor lighting. Feel free to get in touch for the best advice at the best price.
Quick to respond, friendly and effciient, got the job done!
Hi we at North Ace Electrics have many years experience in the electrical trade. We’ve worked within commercial and domestic builds, new & old all over the UK. We are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and can be available to quote you any time.
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Mk kitchen and bathrooms is a small family run business covering the essex area. We cover all aspects of kitchen, bathroom fitting and complete internal house refurbishments. Including carpenty, tiling, plumbing, plastering, painting and also electrical work.
Well established family run building company based in London,we have built a strong relationships with well known building societies across the London due to our quality and trustworthy service High quality levels of work in major building projects,we specialise in planning and design,project management and general building services
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Flash Electrical offers a reliable service located in Yorkshire with a great reputation. Fully insured we are fully capable to tackle any job at hand both domestic & commercial, aiming to provide all our clients with the best customer service.
We are TMB Electrical. Founded in 1996 we have been installing and advising on all aspects of the Electrical and associated trades ever since. Having been trained as an Apprentice with a large electrical company on heavy industrial contracts for years initially, vast experience has been gained since then in so many different aspects. Being now accredited with various recognised bodies and certified as approved members of the NICEIC, part P registered and being fully insured we can guarantee you absolute peace of mind. No job is too small or too big as we deal with light switch swap outs to full house renovations. All work is left clean and tidy as you would like to find. Examples of the type of work we undertake: • All aspects of Domestic And commercial, work, extra lights, sockets, switches etc • Industrial work is also under our Banner • Specialise in Consumer unit change outs • Specialise in full rewires and partial rewires • Wiring to extensions of existing buildings • New showers and cookers • Full fire alarm systems (e.g. conventional with Panel) Including HMO's • Domestic smoke and heat Alarms including C02 Detectors • Security lighting • Visual test and certification (students) • General fault finding and rectification • Intruder alarms • Periodic test (EICR) And inspection • Landlords Certificates • Replacement of broken accessories • Extractor fans • Garden Installations including Sheds, outbuildings and lighting • Kitchen and bathroom refits • Alterations to TV & Sky Tv • Emergency Lighting • Data Installations • Social housing Requirements • Shopfitting and all commercial types of work • Central Heating Y & S plan installs including wireless thermostats including Nest smart thermostats • Install of Ring surveillance door bells. These alert your mobile phone when someone pushes the door bell, then you can view and talk to whoever activated the bell push. ALL work is fully guaranteed, and all registered to your local building control if the particular Job requires it. Please have a look at the picture gallery for examples of my work completed, further Pictures to follow.
Tim did a great job, explained the options, and kept me informed on progress. Polite and friendly, I would definitely go to again for other work. Recommended.
At RMR Electrical we work to the highest of standards at all times. Customer satisfaction is always our main priority. So when we do the specified job for you, you can relax and be confident that the job will be installed to current regulations
I am primarily an electrician specializing in: Full or partial Domestic rewires Design and installation of new circuits Installation of domestic appliances Consumer unit upgrades or alterations Fault finding and repair I hold the following certifications: -LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations -Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS-7671 -Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installer I also offer many handyman services such as: Installing shelving Blind Installation Door replacement Fencing/Fence repair Interior door lock installation Light fixture replacement Spotlight installation Kitchen/bathroom extractor installation And many other types of home maintenance, installation of furniture and appliances.
Great and efficient service, completed in good time.
Welcome to Bespoke building projects , We pride ourselves on the professional manner with which conduct our business. Our aim to give our clients assurance and certainty that their project is in safe hands. Here we have 45 plus ratings built up over 12 years to show you what we do.
Arrived on time,pleasant and polite.Job was was finished earlier than expected .Very good standard
I am an electrician for 5 years now. I like what I do, that is why I do my job with passion and care.
Worked it out when others couldn't. Good price
Small newly formed family business over 20 years of Cabling and Digital Media Experience, Qualified Data Specialist at your service. Whether you just need an Internet connection in your home office or your entire house wired for Internet, a TV put on a wall or an entire home cinema system. Refurbishing your house?? Get the right person to prepare your home for internet/TV/Sky/Virgin/BT You could also have a CCTV system set up on your home/business which can be viewed from anywhere on your phone/tablet up to 32 IP cameras. A wired system that records 24 hours a day and only you have access to. A system with full real time monitoring Digital Media Facilities Ltd will be notified of abnormalities in your cctv and full remote access of configuration. This comes with a full yearly service, and can include Alarm system remote access and servicing.. Monthly charge would incur.
Not reliable at all. Contacted me straight away. Sweet talked and made it sound he was the perfect person to fit my alarm system.. Gavin came fitted the alarm. Gavin left me a tablet. For the alarm system. He did Not set it up. Also installed the door bell which does not work correctly , nor connect. I have contacted him . He said that he would come around. He has not come around or answered my messages. He is not professional or reliable. I am going to ask him to take he’s equipment and refund fully
KI ELECTRICAL are fully insured, registered, and DBS CRB police checked. We cover all types of electrical installations from single sockets, lighting, part rewires full rewires, fuse board upgrades, testing and inspection, Electrical Installation Condition Reports to electric vehicle charging points. KI ELECTRICAL are working in line with up to date regulations, which will give you peace of mind. The advantages of using an NICEIC electrician is that we are able to certify and notify local authorities of any work carried out and completed.
The dishwasher was fitted very neatly, and the kitchen unit was adjusted to a high standard. A small cabinet was also added to store our chopping boards this was done cleanly and with great attention to detail. The adjustment blended seamlessly with the original kitchen cabinets, maintaining the overall look of the kitchen.
Electrician with 6 years experience on sites ( industrial, offices , restaurants, plant rooms, apartments, private houses , etc.) Can do: Elaborate route for wiring/ rewiring Chasing Setting out Wiring/rewiring Fault finding Connecting/installing/re-terminating connections. For all types of electrical gear. Replacing old stuff (lights/ switches/sockets/ spurs/ consumer units…) Working as per drawing or by spoke with keeping regulation condition. Can work alone and in a team. In case if is need can bring a team with me . Which can test and sign the certificate.or from a drawing or by spoke
Constantine did a great job of building a shelf for our fridge and fitting it. We are really pleased with his work and would definitely use him again.
Here at SYD property services we take on most of your building needs we have over 16 years in the trades we undertake. we take on any job small or large scale including commercial maintenance. We take on: Roofing Here at SYD property services we take on most of your building needs we have over 16 years in the trades we undertake. we take on any job small or large scale including commercial maintenance. We take on: Roofing Here at SYD property services we take on most of your building needs we have over 16 years in the trades we undertake. we take on any job small or large scale including commercial maintenance. We take on: Here at SYD property services we take on most of your building needs we have over 16 years in the trades we undertake. we take on any job small or large scale including commercial maintenance. We take on: Roofing Roofing Building Truss work Paving slabbing Velux windows installed Plastering rendering Decking installation Fencing Garage conversions These are just a few of the trade we take on all our work in finished to a high standard and we never ask for money upfront. We have reference available to give you a piece of mind but we have a small gallery above to show you some of the great work we do. All our work team are very friendly and will leave the job clean and tidy.
Good job , turned up on the day , & keeps you informed as to where there up to , & when it will be finished
(Power-fuse)Domestic, commercial and industrial. Fully insured, certified and part p registered. Family run business with over 18 years experience.'You have to love what you do and care for your customers'
Steve has the experience and equipment to deal with my electrical installation.House updated from old fuse box. He worked through a fault condition and I was billed as per estimate. I shall have some extra work at a later time.
Royals plumb-elect is based in Northamptonshire. Fully qualified Gas Safe Plumbing & Heating & Electrical engineers We have over 20 years of experience. We are a small family run business and work effectively to give value to customers. We covers the surrounding counties and London. The services we offer are as follows; Plumbing, Heating[Gas]. 1. Central heating system installation, maintenance/services. 2. Landlord gas safety checks. 3. Water heaters[ vented/unvented/ thermal store cylinders ]. 4. Gas boilers, fires & cooker installations and repairs. 5. Showers. & Bathrooms *****Door lock replacements****** ****Water supply pipe replacement****** ****Kitchen fitting************* Electrical. 7/ Electrical installations[ single phase and 3 phase. 8/ , Fixed electrical maintenance, and certifications to all electrical systems. 9/ Landlords electrical safety inspection and testing[ E I C R ]. Testing: Get peace of mind with an official EICR, conducted by experienced electrician. 10. Inspection & testing of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting testing; DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS SUCH SHOPS & OFFICES. 11. Pat testing. 12. Electrical inspection, testing and certification to BS 7671. ***Advice; https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/safety-around-the-home/ Additional information. Estimates are generally non-chargeable but in rare situations some will incur a charge, depending on the nature of the job. Note; Please Free Quotation does not include tools and test equipment to fault find. Therefore any tools and test equipment use to fault-finding is chargeable. WEBSITE: https://royals-plumbing-heating-wellingborough.business.site
NAPIT registered electrical company from South Wales, specialising in testing and inspection. All installation and maintenance carried out including domestic, commercial and industrial
Very reliable and did a good job.
With over 40 years experience in the electrical industry we are knowledgeable and experienced in domestic electrics and light commercial works our service includes Testing and Inspection, rewires,new builds, kitchens,underfloor heating,
Excellent service. We struck a problem but everything was explained to me and it was able to be fixed there and then. Hive have been a godsend ever since!
Hants Electrical Ltd are NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors based in Portchester. We supply our Domestic, Commercial & Industrial electrical and related services throughout Hampshire and surrounding counties. We offer a 6 year guarantee on workmanship under the NICEIC'S platinum promise. We operate under strong values aimed at exceeding clients expectations. Our communication channels are always open—our relationship with our clients begins on the first day of contact, and only ends once they’re fully satisfied with our work. Domestic certification and building control notifications (under part p of the building regulations) are produced when required. Whilst Commercial & Industrial 'Approved Contractor' certification produced outside any domestic works. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is proven with our 100% positive feedback score on check a trade. When you hire our services, you can count on us for the results you want and need. Our team of highly skilled and qualified electricians will ensure you think of us first the next time you require the services we offer. Get in touch today, and discover the advantage of working with Hants Electrical Ltd.
Fast response, fair pricing and very efficient.
HarryG Electrical Installation Ltd has been established since 2010; we offer quality advice and services. We use all reasonable skill care, and diligence, suitable materials and comply with the higher specifications of material and workmanship contained in our description of the work. We pride ourselves in offering prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers’ needs. We are also pleased to offer free estimates, offer a no call out fee policy and fully guarantee all of our work. We are registered with NAPIT (National Approved Professional Inspectors and Testers), FPA (The Fire Protection Association) . All electrical works carried out by HarryG Electrical Installation Ltd are in accordance with the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulation and Building Regulations. We are insured with NAPIT insurance for Professional Indemnity & Public and Products Liability. (Details upon request). Education: BEng Hons Building Service Engineering HND Building Service Engineering 18th Edition BS 7671 Part P Over 50 qualifications and CPDs
Harry was very efficient, on time and professional. He completed all work asked of him. Was respectful of the home and tidied up as he went. Very pleased with work Harry done. Very nice man. Will hire again for sure.
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