Fire Alarm Upgrade and Replacement
Old and obsolete panels replaced, conventional systems upgraded to addressable, and systems brought into line with the building as it is used now. From £1,200 + VAT, with a free survey and a fixed quote.
- From £1,200 + VAT
- Wiring reused where sound
- Fixed written quotation
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- SSAIB approved for intruder alarmsFor intruder alarms
- BS 5839 fire alarmsCertificated every visit
- Since 2001Family-run in SW17
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What it costs
Servicing
- Fire alarm from £180 + VAT a visit
- Emergency lighting £150 + VAT
New systems
- Fire alarm from £1,200 + VAT
- Smoke alarms from £230 + VAT
A free site survey comes first, then a fixed written quotation. Larger buildings are priced per device.
When repair stops making sense
Fire alarm systems do not last forever. Parts stop being made, faults get more frequent, the building changes around the system, and at some point keeping it going costs more than replacing it.
We survey the existing system, test the wiring and tell you honestly whether to repair, upgrade or replace. Where the cabling is sound we can often reuse it and replace the panel and devices, which saves time and disruption. Larger upgrades can be staged across more than one budget, with a fixed price for each stage.
What we do
- Survey and honest advice: repair, upgrade or replace
- Wiring tested so sound cables can be reused
- Obsolete panels replaced with current equipment
- Conventional systems upgraded to addressable
- Detection extended to match changes in the building
- Upgrades staged across budgets where needed
- Commissioning and certificates at handover
- Servicing afterwards to keep it in date
What you get from working with us
Honest Advice
If the system can be repaired, we say so. Replacement is recommended only when parts, faults or the building make it the better choice.
Less Disruption
Reusing sound cabling means less work in occupied rooms and a shorter job. We test the wiring before relying on it.
Staged When Budgets Need It
Panel first, devices floor by floor, or whatever order suits the building and your budget, each stage at a fixed price.
Certificated at Handover
Design, installation and commissioning certificates at handover, and a service schedule from day one.
Signs it is time
The usual signs are a panel the manufacturer no longer supports, faults that keep coming back, false alarms that cannot be designed out, detectors that are no longer the right type for how rooms are used, and a building that has been extended or split since the system went in. Many systems reach this point after fifteen to twenty years, though some last longer and some much less.
New and replacement systems start from £1,200 + VAT for a small building. Larger buildings are priced per device after a free survey, with a fixed written quotation.
Conventional to addressable
In larger buildings an addressable system shows the exact device in alarm or fault, which speeds up the response to a fire and makes faults far quicker to find. Upgrading usually means a new panel and new devices, often on the existing cable if it is suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a fire alarm system last?
There is no fixed life. Many systems run for fifteen to twenty years before parts, faults or changes to the building make replacement the better choice. Regular servicing tells you where yours stands.
Can you replace the panel and keep the wiring?
Often, yes, if the cable is the right type and tests sound. We test it first and only reuse it if it is fit for the new system.
Should we upgrade from conventional to addressable?
In larger buildings, usually. Addressable systems pinpoint the exact device, cut search time in a fire and make faults quicker to fix. In small buildings a conventional system is often still the sensible choice.
Can the upgrade be done in stages?
Yes. We can plan the work over more than one budget, keeping the building protected throughout, with a fixed price for each stage.
How much does a fire alarm replacement cost?
From £1,200 + VAT for a small building. Larger buildings are priced per device after a free survey, with a fixed written quotation.
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Tell us about the building and we will call you back to book a free, no-obligation survey. You get a fixed written quote after every visit.
- From £1,200 + VAT
- Wiring reused where sound
- Fixed written quotation
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