What we do and who it is for
Intruder alarm wiring from a fixed written price, tailored to new installs, refurbishments or upgrades. Serving Medway and nearby areas including Strood, Luton, Brompton, Blue Bell Hill and Walderslade. NICEIC-approved and Part P-registered with workmanship guaranteed to meet applicable electrical safety standards.
In Medway and Strood, Luton and Brompton we work across dense Victorian terraces in Strood, Chatham and Gillingham, dockyard-era housing, large post-war estates and new-build on the riverside and at Rochester Riverside. The recurring themes are dense rental and HMO stock across five towns, landlord EICRs and fire alarms, riverside new-build snagging and EV chargers; we explain what we find in plain English and put a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
Typical jobs
We’ll explain the proposed layout for your specific Medway address before work begins, coordinate with your installer where needed, and leave the installation neat, tested and ready for connection.
The property mix in Medway — dense Victorian terraces in Strood, Chatham and Gillingham, dockyard-era housing, large post-war estates and new-build on the riverside and at Rochester Riverside — means no two jobs are alike. Our electricians spend much of their time on dense rental and HMO stock across five towns, landlord EICRs and fire alarms, riverside new-build snagging and EV chargers, and we plan each visit around the age of the wiring rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.
What it costs
We provide a fixed written price for intruder alarm wiring after a free survey so you know the full cost in advance and the final bill will not exceed the quoted price. Below are our standard charges and what each covers.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Intruder alarm wiring | Quoted per job | Parts, labour, testing, certificate, VAT |
| Fault finding | £80/hr | Investigation; most faults traced in 1–2 hours |
| Emergency work | £120/hr | Out-of-hours attendance, first hour minimum |
Prices exclude plaster repairs, decoration, asbestos removal, DNO charges and scaffold or access equipment.
How the work is planned
Before any intruder alarm wiring begins, we survey the property, discuss the level of protection you need and identify suitable routes for cables, sensors, the control equipment and any external sounder. We consider access points, room use, existing electrical services and finishes, aiming to keep cable runs discreet while allowing reliable future access.
Our Survey schedule confirms the proposed equipment locations, installation sequence and any preparation needed from you, such as access to lofts, cupboards or outbuildings. We’ll explain practical options for Victorian terraces, newer estates and period properties, avoiding unnecessary disturbance wherever possible.
Resource allocation is arranged before the agreed start date, so the right engineers, materials and time are reserved. We provide a fixed written price before work starts, and we won't proceed with changes unless you approve them first.
Compliance and documentation
Compliance starts with an installation designed and completed to the relevant standards, with clear records of the alarm wiring, equipment locations and testing carried out. We provide documentation that helps you understand what has been installed, where cables run and how the system was verified before handover.
There is no statutory fixed interval for an EICR or fixed‑wire inspection for most commercial premises; the commonly cited five‑year (office), three‑year (industrial) and annual recommendations come from IET Guidance Note 3 and are best treated as guidance to be applied according to premises, use and condition. The legal duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that electrical systems are maintained so far as is reasonably practicable to prevent danger — it does not prescribe specific test frequencies. Insurers, landlords and licensing bodies may request current reports. We recommend retaining certificates, test results and maintenance records so you can demonstrate a responsible, documented approach.
Minimal disruption and out-of-hours working
Careful planning keeps intrusion alarm wiring work as unobtrusive as possible, with cable routes agreed in advance to protect décor, period features and day-to-day access. We’ll identify practical containment routes, isolate affected circuits safely where required and keep work areas tidy throughout.
For occupied homes or workplaces, we can phase installation around your routine, completing sections in an agreed order and restoring access promptly. Our noise reduction approach includes selecting suitable fixing methods, limiting drilling to essential locations and scheduling louder tasks for agreed periods.
Where standard daytime attendance isn’t suitable, we can arrange out of hours work, subject to scope, access and safety requirements. We’ll confirm the fixed written price, working times and any temporary alarm arrangements before starting, so you know what to expect.
Premises and sites around Medway
Where wiring passes through shared courtyards in the town centre or external areas around the Riverside Leisure Area, we select suitable containment and protect cables against damage. For any work in Medway you’ll receive a fixed written price before we start, and we supply the appropriate certification where the work requires it.