Fire alarm test & service

You must keep your alarms in good working order to protect lives and stay legal.

• Business owners usually need a service every six months.
• Shared flat blocks require professional checks twice a year.
• Landlords must ensure working alarms are present for tenants.
• Get a service if your panel shows a fault light.
• Arrange a check after dusty building work is finished.
• Homeowners should consider an annual check for peace of mind.

As a guide, a professional service costs around £80 to £250 depending on the property size.

A qualified engineer will check every part of your fire system to ensure it is reliable.

• They will need access to every room with a detector.
• The expert tests backup batteries for power cut safety.
• They use special smoke spray to trigger each sensor.
• Sirens will sound briefly to check they are loud enough.
• The engineer will sign your logbook and issue a certificate.
• Most visits take between one and three hours to complete.

Having a healthy fire alarm gives you one less thing to worry about.

• You get peace of mind that your family is safe.
• It protects your business from being shut down by inspectors.
• A certificate helps you meet your insurance policy rules.
• You avoid the stress of loud beeping at night.
• Regular care makes the whole system last much longer.

A professional check looks deeper than just pressing a test button once a week.

• It confirms sensors have not expired or become faulty.
• It checks that sirens can be heard in every room.
• The test ensures all components talk to the main panel.
• It proves to insurers that you take safety seriously.
• It helps avoid expensive false alarms by cleaning dusty parts.