PRICE GUIDE · ELECTRICAL · 2026–2027
Burglar Alarm Installation cost in the UK
£300–£1,500 per install. Typically £750.
A professionally fitted burglar alarm costs £300–£1,500 in the UK, with about £750 typical for a wireless, monitoring-ready system. A basic bells-only alarm is cheapest; hard-wired systems, more sensors, monitoring and insurance-grade installation cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does burglar alarm installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £300 | a wireless bells-only alarm |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £750 | what most people pay |
| High end | £1,500 | a hard-wired, monitored system |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the electricians and electrical firms near you.
What moves the price
- Bells-only or monitored — a local siren costs less than a burglar alarm connected to a monitoring centre
- Wired or wireless — hard-wired systems cost more to install but need fewer battery changes
- Number of sensors — every extra door contact and motion sensor adds to the alarm
- Insurance grade — some insurers require an alarm installed to a recognised standard
- Smart features — app control, cameras and smart home links add to the system price
- Monitoring fees — keyholder or police response monitoring is charged monthly on top
Electrical work prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical burglar alarm installation would have cost about £660 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a burglar alarm installation booking includes
Takes: Half a day for a wireless burglar alarm, one to two days for a hard-wired system. Not included: Monthly monitoring, CCTV cameras and annual maintenance contracts are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common burglar alarm jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a wireless burglar alarm to avoid chasing cables into walls
- Cover the main entry points first rather than fitting a sensor in every room
- Ask your insurer which burglar alarm standard they need before paying for monitoring
Before you book
- Check whether your home insurer requires an alarm fitted by an NSI or SSAIB approved installer
- Police response monitoring needs an approved installer and unique reference number
- Ask about the cost of servicing and monitoring before signing a contract
- New wired circuits for the alarm panel should be certified under Part P
Burglar Alarm Installation cost: questions people ask
£300–£1,500 per install, about £750 typical. A wireless bells-only alarm costs least; a hard-wired, monitored system costs the most.
About half a day for a wireless system and one to two days for a hard-wired alarm.
It can, especially if the alarm is installed to the standard your insurer specifies. Ask your insurer before choosing a system.
Bells-only alarms rely on neighbours responding. Monitored systems alert a keyholder or, with the right accreditation, the police.
Monitoring fees, cameras and maintenance contracts are separate. Ask what the annual service costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK burglar alarm costs — a national range, not a quote. System type and sensors decide your price.
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