How it works

How to book smoke alarm installation or repair

1. Get a price

Tell us about the job. We'll show you the hourly rate for smoke alarm installation or repair in your area.

2. Secure your slot

Choose a time & date, then pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot.

3. Smoke alarm fixed

We'll send a trusted tradesperson to repair or install your smoke alarm. You'll pay for any extra time or materials after the job's complete.

Why choose Housekeep

Fast & free quote

We'll provide a super fast, no-obligation quote for your smoke alarm installation or repair - completely free-of-charge

Tried & trusted tradespeople

We've got a squad of experienced, vetted tradespeople who can repair your smoke alarms or install new ones. Just let us know what you need & we’ll get you booked in

Simple online booking

No long back-and-forth. No hassle with cash and no stress. Just an easy online booking experience

We’re here when you need us

Short notice or advance booking - we’ll book you in at a time that suits you. And we’ll provide an arrival window so you won't need to wait all day

Dedicated support for tradespeople jobs

Speak to our super responsive support team any time you need a hand. We're available 7 days a week

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What you get with Housekeep

Smoke alarm installation & repair service

Smoke alarm repair & installation

Our experienced tradespeople can help with any smoke alarm repairs or installation, including:

  • Installing new smoke alarms in your home
  • Testing existing smoke alarms
  • Replacing smoke alarm batteries
  • Repairing any broken smoke alarms
  • Installing smart smoke alarms (like the Nest Protect)

Frequently asked questions

You pay a minimum one hour callout charge for a smoke alarm repair or installation job.

If your installation or repair takes more than one hour, you’ll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments (plus the cost of any materials). 

There's no hassle with cash - we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express payment cards. 

Yes - all of our tradespeople are fully insured.

We've got great customer service, and our responsive support team are at hand to help if any issues come up during your booking.

We have tradespeople available at short notice or for advance booking. Just choose a date and time that works for you when you book in.

When you book your job, let us know your address. We'll make sure that you're matched with a trusted local professional who's based near you.

If there's anything wrong with the job, let us know within 72 hours and we'll come back. If the problem’s to do with our work, we'll fix it for free. 

Get a quote for smoke alarm installation or repair near you

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Booking smoke alarm installation & repair with Housekeep

It used to be tricky to find a trusted tradesperson. But we’ve made the whole process seamless – from getting a quote, to securing your slot, to getting your smoke alarm fixed.

We'll match you with an experienced local tradesperson in just a few clicks. They'll be able to help with any smoke alarm repair or installation jobs – including repairing a broken smoke alarm, replacing your existing alarms, or installing new ones. You name it - we fix it.

All of our smoke alarm repair or installation jobs are charged at a simple hourly rate. Just let us know what you need and we’ll give you a price. Choose a date and time that works for you and pay a one hour callout charge to secure your slot. If your installation takes more than one hour, you'll be charged for the additional time in 30 min increments.

If your smoke alarm needs to be replaced, your tradesperson can source one locally and tell you the estimated cost. With your approval, they'll buy the materials and add the cost to your bill. Or you can supply your own replacement if you prefer.

All of our tradespeople are tried and trusted, with lots of experience installing and repairing smoke alarms. And we collect reviews and ratings after every job to ensure tradespeople are 5* quality.

Ready to get a quote? Click here to get started.

Tradespeople near you

“Jason was pleasant, knowledgable, police and friendly. I would not hesitate to have him visit my flat again for any trade jobs I may need. His work was of a high standard as well and he was obviously knowledgeable and skilled at what he does.”

Gillian, Barnet

“Fiqiri is punctual, and has an amazing eye for detail. He is a perfectionist. Not only that, he is extremely polite and accommodating. I would like to thank him once again for all his help.”

Paula, Stratford

“Constantin has been lovely. His on the spot thinking saved us from opening the ceiling to identify a leak. Quick and efficient. Great communication and follow-up”

Greta, Leytonstone

“The handyman Durai arrived with a smile on his face. He very quickly understood the problem with my door handle/lock and had an immediate plan for how to fix it. He did a great job in a very timely manner, and was extremely pleasant to deal with.”

David, Maida Vale

“Joao did a great job of my garden yesterday. Nothing was too much trouble. He was quick, efficient, tidy and a very nice human being.”

C, Finsbury Park

Join our happy customers in Kings Cross

Friendly and knowledgable. The jobs we needed doing were done quickly and professionally. We are really pleased
11 months ago
H
Tufnell Park (N7)
Had some weird electrical in my new house, electrician checked and explained what's going on and gave a few tips. Overall very happy!
1 year ago
D
Lisson Grove (NW1)
Great experience! The electrician who came by was very nice and professional, explained that a part needed to be replaced any why, went out to get it and did everything quickly and neatly. Highly recommend, feel more comfortable booking other tradespeople now.
1 year ago
D
Mildway Park (N1)
Excellent job, handled some old and decrepit wiring to deliver great new lighting and smoke alarm solutions throughout the flat. Friendly, diligent and hard working. Many thanks
2 days ago
Ian
Old Ford (E3)
Very good first experience with using trades job on Housekeep. Got on with job, no hidden extras
3 days ago
D
Cricklewood (NW2)
The engineer's professional skills are great, and he perfectly helped me solve the problem I thought was unsolvable. It's amazing! At the same time, engineer also has a good communication attitude and skills, A+ service.
1 week ago
Y
Battersea (SW8)
Very pleased with the electrician, he diagnosed the problem and disconnected the extractor fans in the bedrooms which was causing a lot of uncessary noise.
2 weeks ago
Ben
Harley Street (W1W)
Found the two issues by properly investigating, told me the plan to solve them, and left things in a clean state.
2 months ago
Peter
Silvertown (E16)
Great job, quick, efficient good quality. Asked for additional item which was also done well.
3 months ago
L
Clapham South (SW11)

Areas we cover in Kings Cross

  • Barnsbury (N1, N7)
  • Euston (NW1)
  • Kings Cross (N1, WC1)
  • Pentonville (N1)
  • St Pancras (WC1)

Housekeep cleans up in Kings Cross

Housekeep in Kings Cross

51 Lawns mowed

54 Lights installed

63 Leaks fixed

38 Appliances repaired

19 Flatpacks assembled

23 Boilers serviced

35 Other odd jobs

Stats about Kings Cross

28.0% Have pets

95.0% Flats or apartments

5.0% Houses

5,917 Households

11,834 Residents

21.0% Own car

67.0% Single

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