Wireless Fire Alarm Systems
Radio fire alarm systems that need little or no cabling, for listed buildings, places of worship, occupied buildings and anywhere wiring would be disruptive.
- Little or no cabling
- Signal checked at every device
- 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.
Protection without chasing walls
A wired fire alarm means cable to every device, which in a listed building, a care home full of residents or a busy office can mean weeks of disruption. Wireless devices talk to the panel by radio, so the job is quicker, cleaner and far less invasive.
We design, install and service wireless fire alarm systems to BS 5839-1 using radio devices built to the relevant European standard, check signal strength at every device before handover, and service them every six months with device batteries replaced on schedule. Hybrid systems, wired where that is easy and wireless where it is not, are often the best answer.
What we do
- Radio site survey before design
- Wireless detectors, call points and sounders
- Hybrid systems: wired loops with wireless extensions
- Signal strength checked at every device at handover
- Minimal fixings for listed and historic buildings
- Fitted in occupied buildings with little disruption
- Six-monthly servicing with battery and signal checks
- Device batteries replaced on schedule
What you get from working with us
Little or No Cabling
No cable runs through plaster, stone or panelling, which is why wireless suits listed buildings and finished interiors.
Fast and Clean
Less drilling, less dust and a shorter job, which matters in care homes, hotels and offices that stay open.
Easy to Extend
Adding a room or rearranging a floor means adding or moving a device, not running new cable.
Serviced Properly
Wireless systems need signal and battery checks as well as the usual tests. We do both and keep a battery replacement schedule.
Where wireless fits best
Listed buildings, churches, period houses converted to offices or flats, care homes and hotels that cannot close, temporary buildings and extensions to existing wired systems. Wireless devices cost more than wired ones, but the saving on labour and disruption often makes the total comparable or lower. New systems start from £1,200 + VAT for a small building; larger buildings are priced per device after a free survey.
Servicing wireless systems
Wireless systems need the same six-monthly BS 5839-1 service as wired ones, plus a check of radio signal strength and device battery levels. Device batteries typically last several years and are replaced on a planned schedule rather than when they fail. Servicing is from £180 + VAT a visit for a conventional system and £240 + VAT for an addressable system, and the annual emergency lighting test is £150 + VAT on the same visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wireless fire alarms as reliable as wired ones?
A well-designed wireless system using devices built to the relevant standard is reliable. The key is a proper radio survey, signal checks at handover and batteries replaced on schedule, which we do on every service.
How long do wireless fire alarm batteries last?
Typically several years, depending on the device and how the system is set up. The panel reports low batteries, and we replace them on a planned schedule during servicing.
Can you add wireless devices to our existing wired system?
Often, yes, using a compatible wireless interface on the existing loop. It is a good way to extend into a new room or building without running cable.
Is wireless allowed in a listed building?
Wireless is often the preferred choice in listed buildings because it needs so little intervention. Listed building consent depends on the building and the works, so check with your conservation officer if in doubt.
What does a wireless fire alarm cost?
From £1,200 + VAT for a small building. Larger buildings are priced per device after a free survey. Servicing is from £180 + VAT a visit.
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- Little or no cabling
- Signal checked at every device
- Fixed written quotation
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