Carbon monoxide detector fitting in Exeter
Professional carbon monoxide detector fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Carbon monoxide detector fitted in the right location and tested. Simple job that could save your life - not worth skipping.
The Silent Killer You Can't Detect
Carbon monoxide has no smell, no taste, no colour. You literally cannot detect it yourself. By the time you feel symptoms, you're already being poisoned.
A working CO detector is essential if you have any gas appliances, oil boiler, wood burner, or open fire. It's not optional safety gear - it's basic common sense.
💡 Pro tip: Position matters. A CO detector on the floor is useless. High up on the wall (but not ceiling) in the same room as the appliance - that's where it works.
Why Bother Having It Fitted?
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ DIY Guesswork |
|---|---|
| Right location for effectiveness | Stuck wherever seemed okay |
| Correct height | Too high, too low, or on shelf |
| Tested and working | Assumed it's working |
| Job done in 20 minutes | On the to-do list forever |
What's Involved
🔧 The Fitting
- Position - I work out where it should go based on your appliance
- Fix - drill and plug, or use adhesive pad (depends on detector type)
- Test - make sure it's working properly
- Explain - show you what the alarm sounds like and what to do if it goes off
📦 You End Up With
- CO detector in the right place
- Tested and working
- Peace of mind
- Legal requirement met (if you're a landlord)
Pricing
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single CO detector fitting | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Multiple rooms | Add 15 mins each | £60 + £25 per extra detector |
Plus cost of detectors if you need me to supply them (£15-25 each typically).
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr or £25 per half hour.
Essential For
✅ Any room with gas appliance - boiler, fire, cooker
✅ Wood burner or multi-fuel stove - incomplete combustion produces CO
✅ Landlords - legal requirement, part of gas safety
✅ Older properties - older flues and chimneys need monitoring
Why Choose Us for Carbon monoxide detector fitting in Exeter?
Fitted in correct location
Tested and working
Family safety assured
Legal requirement met
What to Expect
Step 1: Location Check
I look at where your appliance is and work out the best position for the detector - usually 1-3 meters away, high on the wall.
Step 2: Fit It
Detector gets fixed to the wall - either with the adhesive pad it comes with or with screws if it's a heavier model.
Step 3: Test & Explain
Test button gets pressed to make sure it's working. I'll show you what it sounds like and what to do if it goes off for real (spoiler: get out and call Gas Safe engineer).
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting your own? Here's how to do it right:
🔧 What you need
- CO detector (get a 10-year sealed battery one)
- Screwdriver or drill (if not using adhesive)
- Pencil
- Spirit level (optional but helpful)
📐 Where to put it
- Same room as the fuel-burning appliance
- 1-3 meters away from the appliance
- High on the wall - roughly head height or above
- NOT on the ceiling
- NOT near windows or doors where drafts might affect it
- NOT in cupboards or behind furniture
✂️ Fitting
- Mark the fixing position with pencil
- Use the template that comes with the detector
- If drilling, watch out for cables in the wall
- If using adhesive, clean the wall surface first
- Fit the detector and test it immediately
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Putting it too close to the appliance - false alarms
- Putting it in the wrong room entirely - won't detect anything
- Putting it on a shelf - easily knocked off or covered
- Not testing it after fitting - might be faulty
- Using old batteries - get a sealed 10-year one
💡 Pro trick: Write the install date on the detector with permanent marker. They last about 10 years, so you'll know when to replace it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚠️ If it goes off: Get everyone out of the house immediately, call 0800 111 999 (National Gas Emergency number), don't go back in until a Gas Safe engineer says it's safe.
Testing: Press the test button every month or so. Just to make sure it's still working.
Replace, don't repair: If a CO detector is more than 10 years old or stops working, replace it. Don't faff about with batteries on old units - just get a new one.
Landlords: You need one in every room with a fixed combustion appliance. That's the law. Annual gas safety check will flag it if you haven't got them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should a carbon monoxide detector go?
In every room with a fuel-burning appliance - gas boiler, wood burner, gas fire, etc. It needs to be high up (CO is similar weight to air but tends to mix upward) but not right on the ceiling. I'll position them correctly for you.
Is a CO detector a legal requirement?
If you're a landlord, yes - you must have one in any room with a fixed combustion appliance. If it's your own home, not legally required but absolutely essential for safety. CO poisoning is silent and deadly.
Do I need to buy the detector myself?
Either way. If you've already bought one, I'll fit it. If not, I can grab one for you - usually around £15-25 for a decent one. Get one with a long-life battery (10 years) if possible.
How long does fitting take?
About 20-30 minutes per detector. Mark the position, drill and plug if needed (many are adhesive now), fit it, test it works. Job done.
Can they be battery powered or do they need wiring in?
Battery powered is fine and way easier to fit. The 10-year sealed battery ones are brilliant - fit and forget. Mains-wired versions exist but they're overkill for domestic properties unless you're doing a major renovation anyway.
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