HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A carbon monoxide alarm in Ireland costs €60–€180 per job, typically around €100. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — emergency Services — emergency services may be required if an alarm goes off or if there is a suspected carbon monoxide leak.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — safety Inspections — safety inspections include assessing the overall safety of gas appliances and ventilation systems in the home.
A good answer: The option you choose is the part of the quote you control. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Where you are decides which providers can reach you at all. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Advice on Alarm Placement — consultation service to determine the most effective locations for carbon monoxide alarms in your home — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a carbon monoxide alarm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — carbon Monoxide Alarm Testing — conducting tests to confirm that existing alarms are working correctly and responding to CO presence.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Carbon monoxide alarm installation and Carbon monoxide alarm maintenance each carry their own band. Carbon Monoxide Alarm price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the type of alarm, the complexity of the installation, and the location of the property. Additional factors include whether any electrical work is required or if multiple alarms are being installed.
Installation usually takes between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the number of units being installed and the specific requirements of the property. Maintenance checks may take a similar amount of time.
While installation can sometimes be done by a DIY enthusiast, it is recommended to hire a qualified electrician or gas engineer for safety and compliance with regulations. This is especially important if electrical or gas work is involved.
Many professionals offer emergency or same-day services, especially if there is an immediate safety concern. However, availability may vary, and it’s advisable to contact local services directly for urgent needs.
Yes, many service providers offer package deals for booking multiple related jobs, such as installing smoke alarms or conducting a full safety inspection. This can often lead to cost savings.
Out of scope services may include extensive repairs to gas appliances or structural modifications needed for proper installation. It's best to discuss any additional needs with the service provider beforehand.
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