Fire safety
Home fire safety,
done properly
Mains-linked smoke and heat detection, home fire alarm systems, and upgrades that meet current standards. Part of Wire & Fire - electrics and fire safety from the same team.
- Smoke alarm installation and upgrades
- Heat detectors for kitchens and garages
- Fire alarm systems for homes
- Replacing old or faulty alarms
- Fully qualified & insured
- Friendly, tidy and respectful
- Clear, honest pricing
- Essex · Suffolk · Cambs · Herts · London
What we cover
Practical fire safety for your home
Whether you're upgrading tired battery alarms or specifying a full linked system, we keep the approach tidy, clear and compliant.
Smoke alarm installation & upgrades
- Mains-powered alarms with battery backup
- Interlinked systems so one detects and all sound
- Replacing outdated battery-only units
Heat detectors
- Suitable for kitchens and garages where smoke alarms false-alarm
- Linked into the same system as your smoke detectors
Home fire alarm systems
- Systems sized for houses and flats
- Clear zoning and indication where needed
- Handover so you know how to test and maintain
Standards and peace of mind
- Advice on current domestic safety expectations
- Combined visits with electrical work where it makes sense
In plain English
Smoke, heat or a full linked system?
Most homes need a clear mix of detectors rather than one product type everywhere. Here is how we usually decide.
| Option | What it means for you | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Mains smoke alarms | Hard-wired with battery backup. The reliable long-term option for landings, bedrooms and living spaces. | Most homes |
| Heat detectors | Better in kitchens and garages where cooking steam or dust would keep setting smoke alarms off. | Kitchens |
| Interlinked systems | One detector sounds and the rest follow, so you hear the warning wherever you are in the house. | Family homes |
| Full home fire alarm | A panel-based system with clear zoning, suited to larger houses or properties that need more indication. | Larger homes |
How it works
Enquiry to handover, in four steps
Step 01
Tell us the property
House or flat, how many floors, and whether you already have mains alarms. Photos of existing detectors help.
Step 02
We recommend and price
A clear proposal for smoke, heat and any control equipment, with a fixed price before we book.
Step 03
We install and test
Dust sheets down, tidy cable runs, and a full system test before we leave.
Step 04
We hand over
We show you how to test weekly, what the indicators mean, and when to call us back.
Next step
Get a quote for fire safety
Tell us about the property and what you need. We'll come back with a clear price, usually the same day.
Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00 · info@excelelectrics.com
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Where we install fire safety systems
We cover Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, central London and Greater London.
Essex
Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Harlow, Basildon, Brentwood, Epping, Southend-on-Sea
Suffolk
Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Haverhill, Newmarket, Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Stowmarket
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots, Ely, Wisbech, March, St Ives
Hertfordshire
St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford, Hertford, Hatfield, Bovingdon
London
Westminster, Camden, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, City of London, Chelsea, Kensington
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For most homes, mains-powered alarms with battery backup are the reliable long-term option. Battery-only units are easy to forget until they chirp at 3am. We'll advise what fits your property.
Heat detectors are usually better in kitchens and garages because cooking and dust set smoke alarms off. We design the mix so you get protection without constant false alarms.
Yes. That's often the cleanest approach - new circuits, consumer unit work and fire detection in one visit. Mention it when you enquire.
Yes. We assess what's there, what's still compliant, and what needs replacing rather than starting from scratch for the sake of it.