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Sprinklers and suppression

Sprinkler and suppression systems control or put out a fire automatically. In England, new blocks of flats over 11 metres have needed sprinklers since November 2020, and many insurers require them in commercial buildings.

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What it costs

Typical UK prices for sprinklers and suppression. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.

Typical jobGuide price ex VAT
Kitchen suppression service £150 – £400 per visit
Annual service, residential system £300 – £900
Annual service, commercial system £600 – £2,500
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What affects the price

Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.

  • Type of system
  • Floor area covered
  • Water supply and tank requirements

Who needs it

Developers, owners of residential and commercial buildings, and commercial kitchens.

How often

Weekly or quarterly checks depending on the system, plus an annual service.

The law

  • Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B

Standards

  • BS EN 12845 (commercial)
  • BS 9251 (residential and domestic)
  • LPS 1223 (kitchen suppression)

How it works

You don’t need to find or call anyone. Post the job once and the firms come to you.

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Vetted firms quote

    Verified firms that offer sprinklers and suppression 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.

  3. 03

    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.

Sprinklers and suppression by region

We cover the whole of the UK. Your job goes to every verified firm offering sprinklers and suppression that covers the building’s postcode.

Questions

About sprinklers and suppression.

How much does sprinkler servicing cost?
As a guide, excluding VAT: kitchen suppression service, £150 to £400 per visit; annual service, residential system, £300 to £900; annual service, commercial system, £600 to £2,500. The price depends on type of system, floor area covered and water supply and tank requirements, so firms quote a fixed price against the details of your job.
How often should sprinklers be serviced?
Weekly or quarterly checks depending on the system, plus an annual service.
Which buildings need sprinklers?
Developers, owners of residential and commercial buildings, and commercial kitchens.
What regulations and standards cover sprinklers?
Sprinkler and suppression systems control or put out a fire automatically. The law: Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B. Standards: BS EN 12845 (commercial), BS 9251 (residential and domestic), LPS 1223 (kitchen suppression).
Who can install and service sprinklers?
Look for a firm with relevant third-party certification, such as LPCB or FIRAS. Every firm quoting for this service on FireBid must hold it, and we check it with the scheme before they can quote.

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