Rental CO alarm check in Crediton

### Don't Risk Non-Compliance (or Worse)

Carbon monoxide detectors are **legally required** in any rental property with gas or solid fuel appliances. Not having one, or having one that doesn't work, means:

- You're breaking the law (£5,000+ fine possible) - Your insurance might not pay out if something happens - You're risking tenant safety (and that's on you)

I test CO and smoke alarms for landlords all over Crediton. Quick visit, test everything, replace batteries, flag anything that needs replacing. You've got written confirmation they're compliant.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Get alarms checked before every new tenancy starts. Legal requirement anyway, and gives you evidence they were working when the tenant moved in.

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### Tested Properly vs Just Pressing The Button

Anyone can press the test button. **That doesn't prove it actually detects carbon monoxide.**

| ✅ Proper Check | ❌ Quick Button Press | |--------------|---------------| | Check expiry date (they do expire) | Assume it's fine because it beeps | | Verify correct positioning | Don't check if it's in the right spot | | Test battery properly, replace if weak | Press button, assume it's okay | | Check for multiple detectors where needed | Miss required locations | | Written confirmation provided | No record it was done |

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### What You Get

**🔧 The Alarm Check**

| What I Check | Details | |--------------|---------| | **CO detectors** | Test, check expiry date, verify position is correct | | **Smoke alarms** | Test all detectors, check batteries, flag old units | | **Coverage** | Confirm you've got detectors where legally required | | **Batteries** | Replace if weak or dead (included in price for standard 9V) | | **Report** | Written note of what was tested and any replacements needed |

**📦 You're Left With** - All alarms tested and working - Legal requirements met - Written confirmation for your records - Peace of mind your tenants are protected

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### Pricing Guide

| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Standard property (2-3 detectors) | 30 mins | **£60** | | Large house or HMO (multiple detectors) | 1 hr | **£60** |

*Based on £60 minimum. Battery replacements for standard 9V included. New detectors not included (£15-25 each if needed).*

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### Perfect For Your Situation If...

✅ **New tenancy starting** - legal requirement

✅ **Between tenancies** - check everything before next tenant

✅ **Annual maintenance** - keep compliant year-round

✅ **HMO licensing** - stricter requirements, more alarms