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How much does a fire alarm certificate cost?
I've got a rental flat and the letting agent says I need a fire alarm certificate before the new tenants move in. What do electricians charge for this?
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"Approximately £79 for upto 3 detectors and £20 additional for each other detector
In a residential property."
In a residential property."
Answered on 30th Jul 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 -
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"Hi there,
No problem I can help you.
It will cost you £120 to test and Certify"
No problem I can help you.
It will cost you £120 to test and Certify"
Answered on 13th Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 -
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"Dear Customer
I worked in social housing for many years, the go to model is called "AICO" they are easy to install but expensive, if you are a duty holder and own the property it is dependent on your building's insurance, I believe. By this I mean they can not insure you if you do not have them if they do not want to I believe buildings insurance is normally compulsory with a mortgage.
P.S A good fire alarm installation is not always a bad idea if you can afford it, "AICO" are O.K and I would charge about £300 for a new installation and would certifie it. If you had around 3 alarms in your flat, a little less or maybe more dependent on existing condition and design of the lighting + power ecetera."
I worked in social housing for many years, the go to model is called "AICO" they are easy to install but expensive, if you are a duty holder and own the property it is dependent on your building's insurance, I believe. By this I mean they can not insure you if you do not have them if they do not want to I believe buildings insurance is normally compulsory with a mortgage.
P.S A good fire alarm installation is not always a bad idea if you can afford it, "AICO" are O.K and I would charge about £300 for a new installation and would certifie it. If you had around 3 alarms in your flat, a little less or maybe more dependent on existing condition and design of the lighting + power ecetera."
Answered on 21st Sep 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 -
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"Hi Claire, for a standard rental flat I would charge approximately £120 to test the existing smoke and heat alarms and issue the relevant fire alarm certificate, provided the alarms pass the inspection. Any replacements or remedial work would be quoted separately. Please confirm how many alarms are installed and whether the property is an HMO.
For an ordinary rental, landlords must provide working smoke alarms on every storey and relevant carbon-monoxide alarms, but the letting agent should confirm whether they require a basic alarm test record or a full BS 5839-6 inspection certificate"
For an ordinary rental, landlords must provide working smoke alarms on every storey and relevant carbon-monoxide alarms, but the letting agent should confirm whether they require a basic alarm test record or a full BS 5839-6 inspection certificate"
Answered on 23rd Sep 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 -
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"Hi Claire
This is massively dependent on the size of the installation"
This is massively dependent on the size of the installation"
Answered on 30th Jul 2026 - Member since Mar 2025 -
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"A domestic fire alarm certificate I would charge £50.
Thank you
Martin"
Thank you
Martin"
Answered on 30th Jul 2026 - Member since Aug 2025 -
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