Smoke alarm testing in Tiverton
Looking for professional smoke alarm testing help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Under 1 hr
Location
Tiverton
All smoke alarms properly tested and verified working. Written record provided - essential for landlords, reassuring for families.
### When Did You Last Actually Test Them?
Be honest - when did you last **properly test your smoke alarms**? Not just press the button and hear the beep, but actually verify they'd wake you up if there was a fire?
Most people assume they're working until they're actually needed. That's a gamble with your family's safety.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The test button only checks the speaker works. It doesn't confirm the actual smoke sensor is working. That's why proper testing matters - especially for landlords with legal responsibilities.
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### Proper Testing vs Button Pressing
| ✅ Professional Test | ❌ Just Pressing Button | |---------------------|------------------------| | Smoke sensor verified working | Only tests beeper | | Alarm age and expiry checked | No idea if it's past its date | | Position verified correct | Could be in wrong spot | | Interconnected alarms tested | Don't know if they talk to each other | | Written record provided | No proof of testing |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Locate** | Find all alarms in the property | | **Test** | Each alarm tested with test button and verified | | **Check** | Age, position, and battery condition checked | | **Record** | Written record of all alarms and their condition | | **Advise** | Recommendations for any that need attention |
**📦 You're Left With** - Confirmation all alarms working - Written test record (for landlords) - List of any alarms needing replacement - Peace of mind your family's protected
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### Pricing Guide
| Property Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------------|----------------|------------| | Small flat (2-3 alarms) | 15 mins | **£60** | | House (4-6 alarms) | 30 mins | **£60** | | Large house (7+ alarms) | 45 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Includes testing, written record, and basic advice.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Landlord compliance** - legal requirement to have working alarms
✅ **Buying/selling property** - confirm safety before completion
✅ **Elderly relatives** - peace of mind they're protected
✅ **Annual safety check** - just good sense to verify yearly
Why Choose Us for Smoke alarm testing in Tiverton?
Every alarm tested properly
Written record provided
Non-working alarms identified
Landlord compliance checks
What to Expect
### Step 1: Locate All Alarms I'll check every floor and find all smoke/CO alarms in the property. You'd be surprised how many people forget about the one in the garage or loft. ### Step 2: Test Each Alarm Press test button, check it's loud enough, verify the alarm's not expired (they have 10-year lifespans), check battery if it has one. ### Step 3: Document & Advise Write down what I've found, which alarms are good, which need batteries, which need replacing. Give you a written record for your files.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Landlords:** You're legally required to have working smoke alarms on every floor and CO alarms near gas appliances. Annual professional testing gives you documentation that you've met your legal obligations. **Interconnected alarms?** Newer properties have mains-powered alarms that trigger together when one detects smoke. These need testing differently - I verify they actually communicate with each other. **Older Exeter properties?** Period houses often have insufficient alarm coverage because they've been added piecemeal over years. I can advise on whether you need additional alarms for proper coverage. **Carbon monoxide:** If you've got gas boiler, gas fire, or oil heating, you should have CO alarms. They're silent killers - test them like you test smoke alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smoke alarm testing in Tiverton
Can't I just press the test button myself?
You can, but that only tests the beeper works - not the actual smoke sensor. Proper testing involves checking they'll actually detect smoke, verifying they're in good positions, checking they're not past their use-by date, and making sure interconnected alarms actually talk to each other.
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
Monthly button test yourself, full professional check annually if you're a landlord or just want peace of mind. Alarms themselves need replacing every 10 years even if they seem fine - the sensors degrade.
I'm a landlord - do I need this?
Legally you need working smoke alarms on every floor. Most landlords get them tested annually as part of safety compliance. I can provide written records for your files and tenant safety documents.
What if one's not working?
I'll tell you which ones are dead and why. Could be flat battery, expired alarm, or genuine fault. I can advise whether it needs a battery, replacement, or repositioning.
Do you test carbon monoxide alarms too?
Yeah, if you've got them. They work differently to smoke alarms but equally important to test. If you've got gas appliances, you should have CO alarms.
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