An HMO fire alarm is an interlinked system of smoke and heat detectors that sounds everywhere in the house when one detector triggers. Landlords in Reigate (RH2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Location
- 19 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire alarm and detection systems in Reigate involve?
- Panel systems for larger HMOs
- 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
Which rules apply in Reigate?
Fire alarm and detection systems in Reigate must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Reigate?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £170 – £390 | fitting |
Prices in Reigate are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–4 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Reigate landlords need it?
Landlords in Reigate most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition or inspection finding
- Adding rooms or converting to an HMO
Questions about fire alarm and detection systems in Reigate
What grade of fire alarm does an HMO need?
There is no single answer in law. Guidance links the grade and coverage to the size of the house and the risk, and your fire risk assessment and council will set it. We install to that specification.
How far do you travel from Reigate?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Reigate the nearest towns on our list are Redhill (2 miles), Horley (5 miles), Banstead (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Reigate?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire alarm and detection systems cost in Reigate?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Reigate
- Redhill · 2 mi
- Horley · 5 mi
- Banstead · 6 mi
- Caterham · 6 mi
- Coulsdon · 6 mi
- Leatherhead · 7 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Reigate
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Reigate
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Reigate
- Fire doors in Reigate
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Reigate
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Reigate
- House to HMO conversion in Reigate
- Communal kitchen refits in Reigate
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Reigate