CO alarm check rental in Teignmouth
Looking for professional co alarm check rental help in Teignmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rental services across Teignmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Teignmouth
Carbon monoxide alarms tested and confirmed working in your rental property. Legal requirement checked, documented, and any issues sorted.
### Keep Tenants Safe and Stay Legal
Since 2015, **CO alarms are a legal requirement** in rental properties with solid fuel appliances. Most good landlords fit them wherever there's gas too - boilers, gas fires, cookers.
The law says you must test them at the start of each new tenancy. And honestly, it's worth checking them regularly anyway - CO is silent and deadly.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** CO alarm checks take minutes but protect tenants' lives and your legal position. Miss this and you're risking serious consequences if something goes wrong.
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### The Legal Requirement
| ✅ Compliant | ❌ Non-Compliant | |--------------|------------------| | Working CO alarm in every room with solid fuel appliance | No alarms fitted | | Tested at start of each tenancy | Assumed they're working | | Documentation kept of tests | No records | | Alarms replaced when expired | 15-year-old alarm still there |
The difference? **Legal protection versus potential prosecution and worse.**
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### What's Checked
**🔧 The CO Alarm Check**
| Check | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Location** | Confirm alarms in all required rooms (solid fuel, often gas appliances too) | | **Test** | Press test button, confirm alarm sounds properly | | **Power** | Check batteries or mains connection working | | **Expiry** | Check alarm hasn't passed its expiry date (usually 7-10 years) | | **Document** | Record test date and results for your records |
**📦 You're Left With** - All CO alarms confirmed working - Documentation for compliance - New alarms fitted if needed - Peace of mind
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | CO alarm check (standard property) | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | CO + smoke alarm check | 30-45 mins | **£60-£85** | | Plus new alarms if needed | Per alarm | **£25-£40 each** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Multiple properties? Ask about batch pricing.*
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### Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ **New tenancy starting** - legal requirement to test at start
✅ **Annual safety check** - good practice to test regularly
✅ **Property purchase** - check compliance on your new rental
✅ **End of tenancy prep** - ensure working before next tenants
Why Choose Us for CO alarm check rental in Teignmouth?
Legal requirement confirmed and documented
All CO alarms tested and working
New alarms fitted if needed
Peace of mind for landlords and tenants
What to Expect
### Step 1: Location Check I'll find all the CO alarms in your property and confirm they're in the right places according to regulations. ### Step 2: Test Each Alarm Press the test button on each alarm and confirm it sounds properly. Check power source (batteries or mains) is working. ### Step 3: Document & Advise Record the test results. Flag any alarms that need replacing or any rooms that should have one but don't.
Our Teignmouth Service Coverage
We cover Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Full safety check?** I can test CO alarms, smoke alarms, check fire extinguishers, and general safety compliance all in one visit. Efficient for landlords with multiple requirements. **How often to check?** Legally at the start of each tenancy. Good practice to check them annually or whenever you're at the property for other work. **Where to fit them?** One in every room with a solid fuel appliance is the legal minimum. I'd also recommend them near gas boilers and gas fires - cheap insurance against a serious problem. **Multiple properties?** If you've got a portfolio, I can do batch safety checks across all your rentals. Schedule them all together, get bulk pricing, tick compliance off your list.
Frequently Asked Questions about CO alarm check rental in Teignmouth
Is a CO alarm legally required in rental properties?
Yes - since 2015, every rental property in England must have a working carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance. Many landlords fit them in all rooms with gas appliances too for extra safety. The alarm must be tested at the start of each new tenancy.
What happens during a CO alarm check?
I test each CO alarm by pressing the test button to confirm it's working. Check the batteries if it's battery-powered, or that it's getting mains power if wired in. Replace batteries or fit new alarms if needed. Record everything for your compliance records.
Do you provide documentation for the check?
Yes - I'll confirm in writing which alarms were tested, dates, and that they're working properly. Important for your compliance records if there's ever a question from tenants or the council.
Can you fit new CO alarms if needed?
Yes - if your current alarms are past their expiry date (usually 7-10 years) or not working, I'll fit new ones. Modern sealed battery units are good - no battery changing for 10 years. I'll add the cost to the invoice.
Can you check smoke alarms at the same time?
Yes, makes sense to do them together. I'll test all your smoke alarms and CO alarms in one visit - efficient and you've got all your safety compliance sorted at once.
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