Burglar alarm servicing near me

Your burglar alarm can only keep your home safe if it is well-maintained and in full working order. If you're looking for local professional burglar alarm servicing near you, we can help.

Find burglar alarm servicing companies near you

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To find trusted and approved alarm servicing companies in your local area, simply search your postcode, below.

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Finding the best local burglar alarm servicing companies

Hire a reputable alarm servicing company to make sure your home is well protected from intruders.

During a service appointment, your alarm will be tested and all components will be checked for any faults or damage.

Regular servicing is essential to make sure your burglar alarm is in full working order. Follow our expert tips to find the best tradesperson for the job:

Ask for recommendations

Ask your friends and family for alarm servicing recommendations. Your neighbours may also know of a reliable local servicing company that you can use.

Recommended tradespeople can often be relied on to offer fair prices and a high-quality service. You wouldn't recommend a company if you weren't happy with their service, would you?

Your burglar alarm installer may also be able to recommend a reputable tradesperson who offers alarm servicing and maintenance.

If you receive any recommendations, search for them in our directory to make sure they are Checkatrade-approved.

Shop around

Speak to several tradespeople before making a final decision. Approach multiple servicing companies for quotes and remember to ask about experience and qualifications.

Once you have collected several prices for your job, you'll be able to see which tradespeople are offering the best deal.

Read customer reviews

Take the time to research burglar alarm servicing near you and read multiple customer reviews. Genuine customer feedback will provide you with valuable insight into a tradesperson's reputation, prices, and quality of work.

Unfortunately, not all of the reviews you find online can be trusted. However, there's no need to worry about fake feedback when you read reviews on Checkatrade.

We check that all our member reviews are written by real people.

We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.

Your burglar alarm servicing questions answered

How often should burglar alarms be serviced?

Burglar alarms need to be serviced regularly to make sure they continue to provide reliable protection for your home. You should aim to have your alarm system professionally serviced at least once a year.

Testing your burglar alarms every six months can help you discover any faults that may not have been present during the previous service.

As well as annual servicing, you should hire a professional to resolve any problems with your alarm system as soon as possible.

Leaving damage or faults unresolved can compromise your home's security and put your loved ones and belongings at risk.

Can an electrician service a burglar alarm?

Professional electricians with the necessary training can service a home alarm system. A qualified tradesperson can repair server faults and resolve other electrical issues.

Unless you have previous experience working with electrical alarm systems, we recommend leaving service and maintenance work to the professionals.

An alarm service involves testing the system and checking all components are functioning correctly. This job can only be performed by someone who knows exactly what they are doing.

Incorrectly servicing your alarm yourself can lead to expensive damage and missed problems. Hire an alarm servicing professional and enjoy total peace of mind.

How many years does a house alarm last?

Burglar alarm systems are either wired or wireless. The lifespan of a house alarm will depend on the type of system and batteries used.

Wired burglar alarms often include two rechargeable batteries. This type of alarm can last for over 15 years or as little as one year before the batteries need to be replaced.

Wireless alarm systems with a control unit are powered by batteries and the main electricity supply. Again, several factors can influence the amount of time a wireless alarm lasts.

Similar to wired burglar alarms, batteries in wireless devices last around 3-4 years on average.

Movement detectors and door contact sensors often only use 3v lithium batteries. These alarms will work for approximately 18 - 36 months before the batteries need to be replaced.

How much does burglar alarm servicing cost?

The cost of professional burglar alarm servicing is influenced by the following:

• The number of sensors

• The location of the alarm/sensors

• Additional work - for example, switching from a wired system to wireless

The more sensors your home security system has, the higher the servicing fee. With more components to check, professionals often charge more for larger alarm systems.

If your alarm and sensors are installed in high-up locations around your home, you will likely receive a more expensive servicing quote.

A tradesperson may require a higher fee if ladders and other equipment are needed to safely check and repair your alarm.

Switching from a wired to wireless system can also be done during a professional service. However, this work often comes with an additional fee.

Professional burglar alarm servicing can take anywhere between one and three hours to complete. On average, tradespeople charge£90 for an alarm servicing appointment.

You can learn more about current prices by reading our burglar alarm servicing cost guide.

Hiring professional burglar alarm servicing near you

Ready to find a local burglar alarm servicing company? Enter your postcode into the search tool below to discover all the Checkatrade-approved electricians and servicing professionals near you. Keep your home safe and don't delay booking your annual alarm service.