Fire alarm systems
A fire detection and alarm system has to suit the risk in the building and be kept in efficient working order. Commercial systems are normally serviced at least every six months by a competent engineer, with a weekly test by the Responsible Person.
Detection, alarms and lighting
What it costs
Typical UK prices for fire alarm systems. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.
| Typical job | Guide price ex VAT |
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| Service visit, small conventional system | £120 – £300 per visit |
| Service visit, addressable system | £300 – £800 per visit |
| New system for a small office or HMO | £1,500 – £5,000 |
| New addressable system for a larger building | From £5,000 |
What affects the price
Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.
- New installation or service visit
- Number of devices and zones
- Wired or wireless system
- Out-of-hours working
Who needs it
Anyone responsible for a building with a fire alarm, or one whose fire risk assessment says it needs one.
How often
Service at least every six months. Test weekly from a different call point each time.
The law
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, articles 13 and 17
Standards
- BS 5839-1 for non-domestic premises
- BS 5839-6 for dwellings and HMOs
How it works
You don’t need to find or call anyone. Post the job once and the firms come to you.
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Describe the job
Answer a few questions about the building and the work. It takes about three minutes, and you can add photos, floor plans or a previous report.
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Vetted firms quote
Verified firms that offer fire alarm systems and cover your area quote a fixed price against your brief, with a start date and what is included. Quoting stays open for 14 days.
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Compare and choose
See price, availability, accreditations and reviews side by side, and message firms with questions. Only the firm you accept gets your address and phone number.
Fire alarm systems by region
We cover the whole of the UK. Your job goes to every verified firm offering fire alarm systems that covers the building’s postcode.
- Fire alarm systems in London
- Fire alarm systems in the South East
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- Fire alarm systems in the East of England
- Fire alarm systems in the East Midlands
- Fire alarm systems in the West Midlands
- Fire alarm systems in Yorkshire and the Humber
- Fire alarm systems in the North West
- Fire alarm systems in the North East
- Fire alarm systems in Wales
- Fire alarm systems in Scotland
- Fire alarm systems in Northern Ireland
Questions
About fire alarm systems.
Guides
How much does a fire alarm service or installation cost?
How often should a fire alarm be serviced?
Who needs a fire alarm system?
What law and standards cover fire alarms?
Who can install and service a fire alarm?
Get quotes for fire alarm systems
Free, takes about three minutes, and your contact details stay private until you choose a firm.