House alarm test in Exeter
Professional house alarm test services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
House alarm system tested thoroughly - every sensor triggered, batteries checked, control panel tested. You'll know it definitely works when I'm done.
When Did You Last Test Your Alarm?
Been in the house years and never checked if the alarm actually works? Moved in and inherited an alarm you've never used? Untested alarms are basically expensive ornaments.
💡 Pro tip: Insurance companies can refuse claims if they can prove your alarm wasn't working. "I assumed it worked" isn't a defense. Worth testing annually.
Quick Check vs. Proper Test
Walking past a sensor isn't a proper test:
| ✅ Proper Test | ❌ Assumed Working |
|---|---|
| Every sensor triggered individually | Hope they all work |
| Batteries checked and tested | Wait until they're dead |
| Siren tested (actually makes noise) | Assume it'll sound |
| Control panel checked | Press buttons randomly |
Half an hour to know it definitely works vs. finding out it doesn't when someone breaks in.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| System Check | Control panel, backup battery, main power |
| Sensor Test | Trigger each door, window, PIR sensor |
| Siren Test | Verify internal and external sirens work |
| User Functions | Set, unset, check codes work |
📦 You're Left With
- Fully tested alarm system
- Knowledge all sensors are working
- New batteries if needed
- Confidence it'll work when needed
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic alarm test (5-10 sensors) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Larger system (10+ sensors) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Test + battery replacement | 35-50 mins | £60-85 |
£60 minimum (first hour). Replacement batteries additional if needed.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Never tested it - inherited alarm, never checked it works
✅ Insurance requirement - insurer wants proof it's working
✅ Moving house - want to test before/after move
✅ After work done - builder/decorator might have damaged sensors
Why Choose Us for House alarm test in Exeter?
All sensors tested individually
Battery condition checked
System fully working when done
User code reset if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Control Panel Check
Test the main panel - is it powered, is the backup battery good, does the display work properly.
Step 2: Sensor Testing
Go around the house triggering every door contact, window sensor, and PIR detector to confirm they all work.
Step 3: Siren Test
Brief test of the siren (internal bell and external box if fitted) to make sure they actually make noise.
🔧 DIY Tips
You can test your own alarm if you're confident:
🔧 What you'll need
- Alarm user code
- Engineer code if you have it
- List of all sensors/zones
- Notepad to track which work
📐 How to test your alarm:
- Put alarm in "test" mode (check manual - usually a user function)
- Trigger each sensor one at a time (open doors, walk past PIRs)
- Panel should beep or show zone triggered
- Note any that don't respond
- Set the alarm, wait for exit time, then trigger a sensor
- Make sure siren actually sounds
- Unset alarm quickly with code
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes:
- Testing in wrong mode (alarm keeps going off)
- Not tracking which sensors you've tested
- Assuming sensor works because light comes on (light can work but sensor be faulty)
- Not testing the siren (most important part)
- Waking the whole street with prolonged siren test
💡 Pro trick: Most alarms have a "walk test" mode specifically for this. Trigger a sensor, panel beeps instead of full alarm. Check your manual for how to activate it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔋 Battery life: Alarm backup batteries last 3-5 years typically. If yours is older than that, replace it even if it seems fine. They fail suddenly, not gradually.
Old alarms: If your system is 10+ years old and sensors keep failing, might be more cost-effective to replace the whole system than keep fixing individual bits.
Exeter's older houses sometimes have alarms installed decades ago that have never worked properly. Sensors on metal window frames can be problematic. Sometimes a modern wireless system is more reliable than ancient wired sensors that keep failing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my alarm need testing?
Sensors fail, batteries die, systems develop faults. If you haven't tested it in months (or years), you don't know if it'll actually work when you need it. Insurance might not pay out if you can't prove it was working.
What does alarm testing involve?
Trigger every sensor (door contacts, PIR detectors, window sensors) to make sure they set the alarm off. Check the control panel battery, siren battery, test the siren works. Make sure you can set and unset it properly.
Can you fix it if something's not working?
Simple stuff yes - dead batteries, loose sensors, user code issues. If the main panel is faulty or multiple sensors are dead, that's beyond basic testing and would need proper alarm servicing or replacement.
Do I need to be there?
Yes - you'll need to give me the alarm code to test it properly. Also good for you to see how each sensor works so you understand your system.
Will the alarm keep going off while you test?
I test sensors individually using the control panel's test mode, or by triggering them in engineer mode if needed. Siren test is brief - 30 seconds max to confirm it works. Won't have the alarm blaring for ages.
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