Installation, removal, repair/fix/diagnostic, relocate, disposal
Fire Alarms, Burglar Alarms & Emergency Lights in Southampton
At Handyman Southampton, we specialise in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarms, burglar alarms, and emergency lighting systems across homes and businesses in Southampton. Safety is our priority, and our reliable solutions are designed to protect your property, loved ones, and staff.
A fire alarm system is an essential part of any property. Whether you need a brand-new installation, an upgrade, or fault finding, we provide fully compliant solutions that meet UK safety standards. Our team ensures that your fire alarm is positioned correctly and tested regularly, giving you peace of mind that you are protected in the event of an emergency.
We also install and maintain burglar alarms, helping to deter intruders and provide round-the-clock security. From simple intruder alarms to advanced systems with smart controls and monitoring, we tailor each installation to suit your needs. If you require relocation, reprogramming, or disposal of an old system, our experts can handle the job safely and efficiently.
Emergency lighting is another critical safety feature, especially in workplaces, rental properties, and commercial buildings. We supply and install energy-efficient emergency lights that automatically activate during power failures, ensuring safe evacuation routes are always visible. Our maintenance services include testing, replacement, and compliance checks to keep your system fully operational.
Choosing Handyman Southampton means you get expert service, affordable prices, and complete safety assurance. Whether you need a fire alarm installation, burglar alarm repair, or emergency lighting maintenance, we are here to help.
For trusted fire alarm, burglar alarm, and emergency light services in Southampton, contact Handyman Southampton today and keep your property safe and secure.
FAQ
Consumer unit is the made to distribute electricity to the parts of the property. it has multiple name which you may heard for example: MCB breaker electric meter, consumer unit, RCD protection unit, breaker box. The consumer unit is responsible for powering all the circuits in your home and is made up from various parts, such as: mains switch, residual current devices (RCD’s), and circuit breakers. You should always know where your consumer unit is located, in case of emergency and you need to turn it off or on.
The consumer unit board has two vital functions which are protection of cables from overload and the protection of humans from electric shock. Installing a Residual Current Device (RCDs) or Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBOs) protection in your consumer unit can prevent injuries and deaths from occurring.
The number of circuits, types of circuits, and your budget are all criteria that define which consumer unit you will eventually need. There are different types of consumer units including high integrity consumer units, split load consumer units, garage consumer units, and many others.
Replacing a consumer unit requires a certain level of skill and expertise. It is not a job that should be attempted by someone without the necessary training or experience. Therefore, it is highly recommended that homeowners hire a professional electrician to carry out the installation.
Upgrading your consumer unit is indeed an essential step in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your electrical system. If your consumer unit is more than 20 years old, has undergone DIY electrical work, regularly trips circuits, or has additional electrical devices, it may be time to upgrade
In general, if you decide to replace a consumer unit or to upgrade to a more recent one, the cost can depend on 4 main factors:
- type of consumer unit required;
- number of circuits required;
- amp-rating required;
- current condition of the existing consumer unit
Additionally, to work out the average cost to install a new consumer unit – whether it is for a house or an office – you have to factor in the labour, materials and cost of testing. The labour will vary between being charged by the hour or by the day, how long it takes to install will depend on the location of the fuse box and where inside the property it is.
On average, consumer unit replacement cost (including all materials, labour and certification) can be between £375 and £550. This is assuming there is an ideal scenario with no additional problems that need fixing. It will take about half a day to install, including testing the unit.