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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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Job booked in quickly and carried out professionally for a fair price. Would recommend.
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Came out same day and Did job requested at good price. Would recommend.
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A fire alarm could easily be the most important item you ever buy. No matter whether you opt for a top-of-the-range smart setup or a basic model, if it isn't fitted in the right place and set up properly, it won't give you maximum protection. Rated People connects you with trusted, local specialists who ensure your alarms are perfectly positioned and legally compliant. Post your job for free today.
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What can a fire alarm installation specialist help with?
A professional installer has the technical expertise to position, wire, and test your system strictly to UK safety standards. Because fires can start anywhere, getting expert placement ensures you can hear the alarm sound wherever you are in the house:
- Strategic unit placement: Fitting smoke and heat alarms centrally on your ceiling, away from light fittings, and out of the direct path of steam-producing appliances.
- Mains-interlinked wiring: Hardwiring interconnected alarms so that if one unit detects danger, every alarm triggers simultaneously throughout the property, complete with mandatory battery backups.
- Smart System Integration: Installing and configuring advanced smart fire alarms (like Google Nest) that integrate with your home automation, sync with security networks, and automatically send alerts to your mobile phone.
- Carbon monoxide protection: Installing combined smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to protect your household from this dangerous, invisible, and completely odourless gas.
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How much does fire alarm installation cost?
The overall cost of an installation depends heavily on the level of protection you choose, the number of floors in your home, and whether the units are battery-operated or hardwired:
- Budget option (£100 - £150): Supplying and installing two standard, long-life lithium battery alarms. Modern units last 7 to 10 years without needing a battery change.
- Medium option (£250 - £350): Installing two mains-powered, hardwired, and interconnected alarms across your property.
- Premium option (£450+): Supplying and configuring two or more advanced smart home fire alarms with wireless phone app integration.
- Free assessments: It is always worth checking with your local fire brigade first. Depending on where you live in the UK, many local stations offer free home safety assessments and may supply and fit basic alarms for free if yours are unsafe.
What is the difference between the main types of fire alarms?
There are four primary types of fire alarms available on the market, and choosing the right technology for the right room is essential for preventing annoying false alarms:
- Ionisation alarms: These are often the cheapest models. They are highly sensitive to tiny, invisible particles of smoke, alerting you before smoke gets thick. However, because they are so sensitive, they are prone to false alarms and shouldn't be placed near kitchens.
- Optical alarms: Slightly more expensive, these excel at detecting slow-burning, smouldering fires (like overheated wiring or upholstery). They are far less likely to be accidentally triggered by charred toast, making them ideal for hallways near kitchens.
- Heat alarms: Rather than detecting smoke, these trigger based on a rapid increase in temperature. They have a smaller coverage area but are the only units suitable for kitchens and garages because cooking steam won't set them off.
- Smart fire alarms: These use advanced optical sensors and connect to your home Wi-Fi. If an alarm sounds, it tells you exactly which room the smoke is in and pushes an instant alert to your smartphone if you are away from home.
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Other fire alarm installation FAQ's
What UK fire safety and building regulations do I need to know?
Articles 13 and 17 of the Fire Safety Order 2005 require UK properties to have functioning, properly maintained fire alarms. The golden rule is at least one alarm per floor. Additionally, building regulations stipulate that all mains-powered systems must feature an integrated battery backup so they work during power cuts.
What qualifications and insurance should my installer have?
There are no formal individual qualifications required, but if they are touching your main electrical consumer unit, they should be NICEIC or NAPIT accredited to sign off their work. Crucially, ensure your installer carries Public Liability Insurance to protect your home against accidental pipe or wire punctures during drilling.
What are the top questions to ask a fire alarm specialist?
Before work begins, ask your specialist: How many units do you recommend for my layout? Do the supplied alarms come with a manufacturer's warranty? Once fitted, will you demonstrate exactly how to test and clean the units to keep them free of dust and cobwebs?
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Evan Quigley Electrical Ltd are a company of fully Qualified Electricians who carry out all aspects of Domestic and Commercial Electrical Works to a very high standard. With over 20 Years Experience in Electrical Services. Most importantly we offer a friendly and reliable service. Cost Effective Solution to all Your Electrical Requirements
Was courteous and punctual with time.
Aspray takes charge of property damage claims, handles every detail, and takes the time to communicate and explain the situation. The pandemic proved no barrier to this excellent service delivery and Aspray continues to use technology to maintain and even improve on this record.
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ES Building Services is a family run business with a team of highly skilled, well experienced and passionate professionals who puts your needs at the forefront of what we do. All our work is completed to the highest industry standards and compliance with current regulations is always met. We focus on providing a high end finish on all of our projects regardless of budget. We will make sure you are involved and understood at every step of the process, from design to completion. Whether it’s a simple maintenance job or a full internal refurbishment, we aim to provide a level of service that exceeds your expectations. Our predominant active contacts consist of bathroom and kitchen refurbishment work. We work alongside multiple industry leaders and have an excellent track record in providing high quality installations across London. With a skilled and mature team of professionals we have an abundance of experience in all areas of building services. We specialise in full internal refurbishments covering all aspects of the build: strip out, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrics and everything in between. With over 300+ 5* reviews accross all platforms, rest assured your property is in safe hands with ES Building Services. Kitchens Bathrooms Refurbishments Electrical installation + Everything in between NICEIC Aproved Contractor. GasSafe Registered Engineers. SafeContractor Approved.
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Ylber Isufaj
Fire Alarm Installation
Hi everyone my name is Ylber, and I'm specialised in groundworks, drainage, paving, pluming and concrete reinforcement slabs, thank you,
We cater to both domestic and commercial clients offering a comprehensive range of services. We are a very professional, uniformed outfit and only work to the highest standard NICEIC Approved Contractor 18th edition Qualified Fully insured Over 20+ years of experience
Will came with a team to our home to update our fuse board, earth our gas and water and help us out with a lot of unknown /unused outdoor cables. Their work was to an excellent standard and every thing they did was communicated and double checked with us to ensure we got exactly what we needed. I would definitely recommend them and have the back to do work for us in the future.
Leinad Building
Fire Alarm Installation
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Team of highly skilled and experienced landscapers and builders with a passion for design and producing high quality work.
Whether you require domestic, industrial or commercial electrical work, T7 Electrical is fully committed to professional and affordable electrical services. We carry out all aspects of electrical work, from design and consultation through to commissioning for clients in the domestic, commercial, industrial sectors. Our eye for quality and our dedication to the delivery of top-notch customer service are what make us the electrical company of choice for several areas in an around the north east.
Friendly, professional, no job too small. Domestic electrician. Working in peoples home, installing sockets, lights, consumer unit (fusebox), full rewire, anything electrical. Fault finding, maintenance, testing and inspection also undertaken. I have been operating as a self employed electrician for 10 years, specialising in domestic work. I strive for the highest customer satisfaction so you can guarantee all my work is carried out in a professional manner and most importantly to the highest standard. I have great experience in the electrical industry ranging from changing a light fitting in a domestic dwelling to installing a full rewire, and anything else in between. 18th edition and part P qualified.
John came on time for a good price and was very pleasant, would thoroughly recommend him
At The Ruby Team we value great work and our word. Reliable, trustworthy and punctual tradesmen is what we are. With fantastic quality of work and enthusiasm we really get the job done to a 5* level. With 7 years in the field as a multi-tradesman I’ve accumulated a lot of knowledge in many sectors. No job is too small nor too big for us and we cover all areas in London and Essex. We follow a CLAYGO service which is a protocol we follow to ensure your house is as clean as when we entered it. #Residential. #Commercial. #Landscaping.
hi my name is Andrew Silvera I've been an electrician for 28 years I also used to teach electrics at college to apprentices ,so it's Fair to say there's not much I don't know about electrics or anything with cables/signals. I'm an electrical Project manager as my daytime role trade so safety and quality is my forte .
Andy is a really nice guy, great communication, he popped round for a look and did the job on the spot as it was quick & easy. A little pricey given how quick it was! But very convenient to have it sorted so rapidly and I’d definitely hire Andy again.
At OCTOPUSBUILDERSLIMITED, we pride ourselves on our extensive 16 years of experience in the construction industry. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to handle every aspect of your building project from A to Z. Whether it’s residential or commercial, we ensure quality craftsmanship and excellence in every job. Let us turn your vision into reality!
Great job and would definitely rate it higher if I could. Will keep in mind if I need other jobs done around the house.
Great timely work, friendly service and kept in contact until paperwork came through. Would highly recommend and hire again in future.
Good communicator. Very Knowledgeable. Did a good job
GENERAL BUILDING SERVICES We are a Brighton based construction company, which provides comprehensive services in ranges from the modernization, refurbishment and the installation of new facilities.We are working as trading as CONCEPTON look up website.
Very professional work and pleasant to deal with. Pawal always came back to me promptly with up dates and quote.
""VIPER Security Solutions cover Birmingham & the West Midlands. We are proud members of Rated People with 5 * reviews on all our platforms Installing, repairing and servicing all different types of Intruder alarm systems, CCTV, Intercoms & Door Entry systems. We use high quality, trusted brands while also being able to service and maintain older existing systems you may have. We have over 10 years experience within the electrical and security systems industry. Any questions you may have please feel free to reach out and we would be happy to help."
Excellent service. Came very quickly and got the job done. Very friendly, polite service. Would highly recommend.
Friendly professional electricians, Fully qualified and capable of all jobs. Dedicated to an excellent service and quality workmanship. Please contact for a quote or for more information.
Good job very professional and on time to the appointment booked
We do commerical, domestic and industrial building work, Fully Certified, No job too big or too small. Over 10 years worth of experience in the trade. Covering all aspects of the building trade. From electrical, plumbing, tiling and many more. We are COVID safe and always work in a safe work environment. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask and we will be happy to answer. Stay safe
I ha been having issues with my shower for MONTHS with it constantly flickering between hot and cold! I had already called BritishGas, Affinity Water and multiple other trades and I just needed someone to look and and fix my issue! Brendan turned up exactly on schedule, was courteous and even took his shoes off. He got straight to work and after fetching a part, had the shower fixed within a matter of hours! Absolute GODSEND! Highly recommend!
We are a Glasgow-based fire and security contractor, established in 2016 and operating across Scotland and Northern England. We support commercial, public-facing and specialist environments including offices, retail, hospitality, care homes, education, industrial sites and housing developments. Our directly employed, multi-skilled engineers carry out installation, planned maintenance, remedial works and 24-hour emergency call-outs. We do not subcontract service delivery, allowing us to maintain consistent workmanship, reliable communication and faster response times. Disciplines covered include: Fire & Life Safety Fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire risk assessments, fire stopping, smoke control (AOV/curtains/VE?SDA), suppression systems, disabled refuge and nurse/warden call systems. Security Systems Intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, intercoms, security lighting and specialist monitoring systems. Electrical & Associated Systems Electrical works, EICR/PAT testing, lighting, data and fibre, Wi-Fi/Starlink, EPOS, PA/sound systems, fire/ security doors and automatic doors. We are fully insured, accredited to relevant British Standards and experienced in both principal contractor roles and subcontract packages for larger projects. If you’d like a quotation or need advice on an upcoming project, maintenance package or urgent fault, we’d be happy to help.
Turned up on time. Did a great job. He was polite. And would use him again.
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