HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A smoke & heat alarm installation in Ireland costs €80–€350 per job, typically around €150. 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 — post-Installation Support — after installation, the technician will provide guidance on maintenance and testing procedures.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — alarm Selection — based on the consultation, the installer will recommend suitable smoke and heat alarms that comply with safety regulations.
A good answer: The more there is to do, the more hours it takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the reason two providers can quote very differently. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It decides how much of the job can be done at once. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, the installation service does not cover extensive electrical upgrades or repairs needed prior to installing the alarms — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a smoke alarm installer 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 — initial Consultation — A qualified technician will assess your property to determine the best locations for smoke and heat alarms.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Battery-powered alarm installation and Wired alarm system installation each carry their own band. Smoke & Heat Alarm Installation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
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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 number of alarms needed, the type of alarms chosen, and the complexity of the installation. Additional factors include the location of your property and any necessary electrical work.
Typically, installation can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on the number of alarms and the complexity of the setup. A consultation beforehand can provide a more accurate estimate.
Many providers offer emergency or same-day installation services, especially for urgent situations. It's best to check with local installers for availability and potential extra costs.
Yes, many technicians can handle multiple installations or related services, such as carbon monoxide detectors. Booking multiple services may also lead to discounts.
Typically, the installation service does not cover extensive electrical upgrades or repairs needed prior to installing the alarms. It's essential to address any existing issues before installation.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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