Since October 2022 landlords in England have been legally required to fit a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance, not just rooms with solid fuel burners. That change caught a lot of landlords out, and it has been one of the more common calls I get from letting agents across Sittingbourne and Faversham who need properties brought up to standard before a new tenancy starts.
I am George, I run Eru Electrics Ltd, and I am NICEIC registered and a Which? Trusted Trader with over 200 verified reviews. Every alarm installation I carry out is retrofitted cleanly with no rewiring required as standard, and I can usually get to you within the week.
What Landlords Are Required to Fit
The current rules require at least one smoke alarm on every floor used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in every room that contains a fixed combustion appliance such as a gas boiler, gas fire, or log burner. Alarms must be in working order at the start of each tenancy.
The Brand I Use
I install Aico alarms as standard. Aico is the leading brand in the UK social housing and private rental sector, with a strong reputation for reliability and a long product lifespan. They are also among the few brands where the full range of smoke, heat, and CO alarms will interlink with each other across a single system.
Pricing. No Surprises.
Retrofitted alarm installation starts from £175+VAT for one smoke alarm and one heat alarm. No rewiring is built into that price. Properties requiring additional alarms or CO detectors are priced based on the number of units needed. Every quote is fixed.
FAQ
What smoke alarms do landlords legally need to fit?
Since 2022 the rules require at least one smoke alarm on every floor used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in every room with a fixed combustion appliance. This includes rooms with gas boilers, not just solid fuel burners.
What is the difference between a smoke alarm and a heat alarm?
A smoke alarm detects particles produced by burning and is suited to hallways and living rooms. A heat alarm responds to a rapid rise in temperature, making it more suitable for kitchens where cooking fumes would trigger a smoke alarm unnecessarily.
Do the alarms need to be hardwired?
Not necessarily. Retrofitted radio interlinked alarms are battery powered but communicate wirelessly with each other so they all sound together. Hardwired alarms are the standard for new builds or properties undergoing a full rewire.
How long does the installation take?
Most standard rental properties are done within two to three hours. I carry the alarms with me so the job is completed in a single visit.
Can you deal directly with my tenant to arrange access?
Yes. If you are a landlord or letting agent, pass me the tenant contact details and I will handle the booking directly.
What brand of alarms do you install?
I fit Aico alarms as standard. They are the leading brand in the UK private rental and social housing sector, reliable, long lasting, and the full range interlinking across one system.
If you need smoke or CO alarms fitted in Sittingbourne, Faversham, or the surrounding Swale area, give me a call and I can usually give you a price over the phone and a booking date within the same conversation.
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