In short: An HMO fire alarm is an interlinked system of smoke and heat detectors that sounds everywhere in the house when one detector triggers. We carry this out across Caerphilly, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Caerphilly, Gelligaer, Blackwood, Bargoed, Nelson (Caerphilly)
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Caerphilly involve?
- Carbon monoxide alarms where needed
- Detection in rooms, kitchens and escape routes as specified
- User instructions and a logbook
- Survey and system design to the fire risk assessment
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detectors
- Commissioning and certificate
Which rules apply in Caerphilly?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Caerphilly?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,250 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £330 | fitting |
Typical time on site: 1–4 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire alarm and detection systems by town in Caerphilly
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Caerphilly
Do you give a certificate?
Yes: design, installation and commissioning certificates for the system we fit.
How often should the alarm be tested?
Guidance usually asks for regular user tests and periodic servicing by a competent person. We can set up a maintenance schedule.
Do you carry out fire alarm and detection systems across Caerphilly?
Yes, across the whole of Caerphilly, including Caerphilly, Gelligaer, Blackwood.
Who licenses HMOs in Caerphilly?
Caerphilly council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Caerphilly
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Caerphilly
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Caerphilly
- Fire doors in Caerphilly
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Caerphilly
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Caerphilly
- House to HMO conversion in Caerphilly
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Caerphilly
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Caerphilly