Smoke & heat alarms in Great Torrington
Prices Illustrative
Range £90–£340 · Devon avg £180
Smoke & heat alarms in Great Torrington typically costs £175, with most jobs between £90 and £340, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 2–3 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 9 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Smoke & heat alarms across Great Torrington and EX38. Fixed price after a free survey.
Other Great Torrington electricians
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Smoke & heat alarms for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
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Aug 2026
Smoke & heat alarms for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Smoke & heat alarms in Great Torrington: key facts
- Typical price £175
- Range £90–£340
- 2–3 hrs on site
- Next slot: 9 days
- 4 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Great Torrington
Prices Illustrative- Smoke & heat alarms
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkleigh | EX39 8 | 2.7 mi |
| Little Torrington | EX38 8 | 1.5 mi |
| St Giles in the Wood | EX38 1 | 2.4 mi |
| Frithelstock | EX38 6 | 2.0 mi |
| Merton | EX20 3 | 4.8 mi |
| Langtree | EX38 1 | 3.6 mi |
What Great Torrington customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for smoke & heat alarms within 10 miles of Great Torrington, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Great Torrington compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | £175 | £90–£340 | 9 days |
| Bideford | £185 | £90–£360 | 6 days |
| Northam & Appledore | £185 | £90–£360 | 4 days |
| Devon average | £180 | £90–£350 | 4 days |
| UK average | £205 | £100–£420 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- 08:00Arrive
Quick survey and confirm the fixed price.
- 08:15Isolate
Power off at the main switch; fridge and alarms noted.
- 08:30Work
Smoke & heat alarms carried out.
- 10:00Test
Insulation, earth and RCD tests to BS 7671.
- 10:30Power on
Circuits re-energised and labelled.
- 10:45Paperwork
Certificate emailed the same day.
Great Torrington local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Torridge District Council handles building control for Great Torrington. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
What Great Torrington customers say
21 reviews“Turned up when they said, smoke & heat alarms done and tested in 2–3 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Station Road, Great Torrington · Sep 2026
How much does smoke & heat alarms cost in Great Torrington?
Smoke & heat alarms in Great Torrington typically costs £175, with most jobs between £90 and £340, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 2–3 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 9 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does smoke & heat alarms take in Great Torrington?
Usually 2–3 hrs on site. Your power is off for most of that time, so plan around fridges and alarms.
How soon can an electrician come out in Great Torrington?
The next available slot near EX38 is in 9 days. 4 electricians cover Great Torrington.
Do landlords in Great Torrington need mains smoke alarms?
Landlords in England must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (except gas cookers). They don't legally have to be mains-wired, but mains alarms with battery backup are what most electricians recommend, and they're required in some HMOs.
How do I check an electrician is properly registered?
Look them up on the NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA register using their name or postcode, not just the logo on a van. Ask for their registration number and a copy of their insurance. A good electrician will happily send both before you book.
Should I get more than one quote?
Two or three is sensible. Compare what's included, not just the total: testing, certificates, making good, and how they price any extra faults found. The cheapest quote often leaves things out that turn up on the final bill.
How much to fit interlinked smoke alarms?
A typical Great Torrington home with smoke alarms on each floor and a heat alarm in the kitchen costs about £175. Wireless interlinked alarms are quicker to fit, so cheaper; hard-wired ones need cable runs and come in nearer £340.
Do you cover the villages round Great Torrington, like Monkleigh and Little Torrington?
We do. The smoke & heat alarms prices on this page already include jobs in Monkleigh, Little Torrington, St Giles in the Wood, Frithelstock, Merton, Langtree. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Great Torrington work, so the next slot (in 9 days) normally applies to you too.
Why does my smoke alarm chirp?
Usually a low backup battery or the alarm's end of life. Most alarms last 10 years, and the date is printed on the back. If it's older than that, replace it rather than just changing the battery.
Will I get a certificate when the job's done?
You should. New circuits and fuse boards get an Electrical Installation Certificate; smaller jobs get a Minor Works Certificate. Keep them with your house papers, as buyers' solicitors and insurers often ask to see them.
Which areas near Great Torrington do you cover for smoke & heat alarms?
We list electricians working across Great Torrington and nearby spots like Monkleigh and Little Torrington, covering EX38. Homes here are mostly older town-centre houses and cob farmhouses round about. A typical job costs £175 on our illustrative local prices.
How do Great Torrington prices for smoke & heat alarms compare with Bideford?
Great Torrington typically comes in at £175 and Bideford at £185, with Devon as a whole around £180. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
Who do I call in a power cut in Great Torrington?
National Grid (South West) runs the network here. If the whole street is dark, call 105, it's free and they'll give you a time. If it's only your house, check your trip switches first, then call an electrician.
- Bideford5.3 mi · £185
- Northam & Appledore6.8 mi · £185
- Barnstaple9.6 mi · £190
- Braunton10.8 mi · £190
- Holsworthy13.4 mi · £180
- Emergency electricianfrom £90
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £145
- Fuse box replacementfrom £440
- Full rewirefrom £3,720
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.