- Agreed scope and records
- Family-run business
- Transparent pricing
- Before & after photos
- Digital job records
- Cleaning & maintenance under one roof
Smoke & CO Alarm Servicing Prices
Batteries and standard replacement units supplied. Hardwired and interlinked mains systems are not covered — those require a qualified electrician.
Test & Battery Service
Per property visit — up to 4 alarms
- Full alarm activation test on each unit
- Batteries replaced as standard
- Unit condition checked
- Expiry date recorded per alarm
- Written completion record provided
Test, Replace & Document
Replacement units supplied and fitted
- Expired or faulty units replaced
- Correct type for room specified
- Smoke and CO alarms available
- 10-year sealed battery units available
- Full compliance record per unit
Hardwired Alarms — Not Covered Here
This service covers battery-powered alarms only. Mains-powered, hardwired or interlinked alarm systems require a qualified electrician. See our light electricals service or contact us for a referral.
Landlord Legal Requirements — What You Need to Know
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require landlords in England to ensure a smoke alarm is fitted on every floor of the property where there is a room used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in every room containing a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers). Landlords must ensure all alarms are in working order at the start of each new tenancy.
These regulations apply to all residential tenancies in England including private rentals, HMOs, and short-term lets. Local councils have enforcement powers and can issue remedial notices requiring compliance within 28 days. Non-compliance can result in a civil penalty of up to £5,000.
We provide a written completion record for every property we service — noting each alarm location, the test result, battery replacement date, unit model and expiry date. This documentation supports your compliance file and provides evidence of due diligence if a compliance issue is ever raised.
Alarm Types and Placement
Smoke Alarms — Where Required
One on every floor where there is a habitable room. In practice: hallways on each storey, and landing or bedroom corridors. Optical alarms are recommended for sleeping areas as they respond better to slow smouldering fires. Ionisation alarms are better for kitchens where fast-flaming fires are more likely, but are more prone to false alarms from cooking.
CO Alarms — Where Required
In every room containing a fixed combustion appliance — gas boiler, gas fire, log burner, oil-fired appliance. Not required for gas cookers under the current regulations, but recommended. CO alarms should be placed at head height approximately 1–3 metres from the appliance.
10-Year Sealed Battery Units
For landlords who want to minimise ongoing maintenance, 10-year sealed battery alarms are available. The sealed battery matches the unit's operational life, eliminating annual battery replacement. The unit is replaced rather than re-batteried at end of life.
Heat Alarms for Kitchens
Standard smoke alarms in kitchens trigger frequently from cooking. A heat alarm is better suited to kitchen use — it responds to temperature rise rather than smoke and is less prone to nuisance activations while still providing fire detection.
Portfolio Servicing for Landlords
For landlords managing multiple properties, we offer portfolio servicing — a scheduled programme that keeps all your properties compliant without you tracking each individually. We maintain a service record for your entire portfolio, alert you when units are approaching expiry, and attend at the start of new tenancies on request.
Schedule set once
We track service dates across your portfolio and contact you when visits are due — you don't need to manage the calendar.
Digital records per property
A signed completion record is issued after every visit, listing each alarm's location, test result and battery replacement date. Accessible whenever you need them.
Tenancy changeover visits
On request, we attend at the start of each new tenancy to test all alarms and confirm compliance before the tenant moves in — satisfying the statutory obligation.
What's Included
- ✓Full activation test on every unit in the property
- ✓Battery replacement as standard on every visit
- ✓Unit condition and expiry date checked and recorded
- ✓Ceiling and walls checked with a detector for concealed wiring before any new units are drilled and fixed
- ✓Replacement units fitted where required — correct type for the room
- ✓Written completion record provided every visit
- ✓Landlord portfolio scheduling at reduced contract rates
What's Not Included
- ✕Mains-interlinked or hardwired alarm systems — qualified electrician required
- ✕Fire alarm panel servicing or commissioning
- ✕Alarm placement design or BS5839 compliance consultancy
- ✕Electrical work of any kind
You Might Also Need
Services often booked alongside smoke alarm servicing.
Electricals
Hardwired or mains-interlinked alarm systems, and any new smoke alarm positions that need wired supplies.
Security Cameras
A doorbell camera or internal camera adds another layer of property security — often booked at the same time.
Handyman Services
Bundle smoke alarm checks with other small property jobs for better value on a single visit.
Smoke & CO Alarm Servicing — Towns We Cover
We service smoke and carbon monoxide alarms across Essex, London and Kent. Select your town for local information and pricing.
Our Process
What You Can Expect
From your first call to the finished job, here is how our smoke & co alarm servicing service works.
Tell us the property address, number of floors, approximate number of alarms and whether any are known to be faulty or expired. For landlords managing multiple properties, a portfolio visit schedule is available.
We attend at the agreed time and test every alarm at the property — activating each unit and confirming it responds correctly.
Batteries are replaced as standard on every unit. Any alarm that fails the activation test, shows signs of physical damage or is past its manufacturer expiry date is flagged for replacement.
Replacement units are fitted at the correct location and type for the room, with batteries installed and tested before we leave.
A written completion record is provided for every property — listing each alarm, location, test result, battery replacement date and unit expiry date.
Insider Advice
Helpful Hints & Tips
Test alarms at the start of every tenancy — not just annually
The 2022 regulations require alarms to be working at the start of each new tenancy, not just once a year. A mid-tenancy inspection visit from Multrex covers this requirement and provides a documented record.
Replace units at 10 years — not just batteries
Smoke and CO alarm sensors degrade over time. Most manufacturers specify a 10-year operational life for the unit itself, regardless of battery condition. Check the manufacture date on the back of each alarm.
Don't paint over alarms
Paint clogs the detection chamber and can prevent the alarm from responding. If an alarm has been painted over, it needs replacing — it is no longer fit for purpose regardless of battery condition.
Our Workmanship Guarantee
All installation work carried out by Multrex Maintenance Ltd is guaranteed against defects in workmanship for 12 months from the completion date. If a fault arises from our work within this period, we will return to rectify it at no charge. This guarantee covers Multrex labour and workmanship — it does not cover customer-supplied materials found to be faulty, normal wear and tear, damage caused by misuse, or pre-existing conditions identified at the time of the job.
- 12 months workmanship guarantee from completion
- We return to fix any fault arising from our work — at no charge
- Covers our labour; does not cover customer-supplied faulty materials
- Pre-existing conditions noted on the job record are excluded
Common Questions
Smoke & CO Alarm Servicing — FAQs
While We're There
You Might Also Need
Why Multrex
Compliance Documented — Written Record Every Visit
Battery testing done right, batteries replaced as standard, and a signed completion record for your compliance file.
Written Record Included
Every property visit produces a signed, dated completion record listing each alarm's location, test result, battery replacement date and unit expiry. Suitable for landlord compliance files and HMO documentation.
Portfolio Scheduling
For landlords managing multiple properties, we maintain a service record across your portfolio and alert you when visits are due — so you're not tracking individual alarm dates across dozens of properties.
Batteries Included in Price
Batteries are replaced as standard on every unit we test — not billed separately and not left as a 'recommended action'. The price you're quoted is for a complete, tested, battery-fresh installation.
Request a Quote
Book Smoke & CO Alarm Servicing
Get a fast, no-obligation quote. We cover Thurrock, Essex, London, and Kent.
What do you need?
Choose a service and we'll give you a tailored quote form.
Cleaning
Maintenance & Property
Commercial & Industrial
We aim to respond the same working day.