An HMO fire alarm is an interlinked system of smoke and heat detectors that sounds everywhere in the house when one detector triggers. Crewe is 12 miles north-west of Stoke-on-Trent. We price fire alarm and detection systems there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- CW1 and CW2
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Crewe involve?
- Maintenance and testing visits
- User instructions and a logbook
- Carbon monoxide alarms where needed
- Mains-wired interlinked smoke and heat detectors
- Survey and system design to the fire risk assessment
Which rules apply in Crewe?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Crewe before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Crewe?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,300 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £340 | fitting |
Prices in Crewe are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–4 working days. If a council deadline applies in Crewe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Crewe landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crewe:
- A licence condition or inspection finding
- Adding rooms or converting to an HMO
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Crewe
Do you give a certificate?
Yes: design, installation and commissioning certificates for the system we fit.
Do you cover all of Crewe?
Yes. We work across Crewe and the CW1 and CW2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Winsford, Kidsgrove, Congleton.
Does a shared house in Crewe need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Crewe?
Our guide ranges for North West are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire alarm and detection systems near Crewe
- Winsford · 7 mi
- Kidsgrove · 8 mi
- Congleton · 11 mi
- Newcastle under Lyme · 11 mi
- Northwich · 12 mi
- Stoke-on-Trent · 12 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Crewe
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Crewe
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Crewe
- Fire doors in Crewe
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Crewe
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crewe
- House to HMO conversion in Crewe
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Crewe
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Crewe