Frequently Asked Questions...

I already have smoke detectors on every floor, so why do I need these?

Thats a good start...But they will only warn you of a fire. You then have to react upon this warning to extinguish it, therefore placing yourself at great risk of injury or even death. What if you are disabled, hard of hearing or partially sighted? These systems are a life saver.

How much will it cost me?

This is really dependent upon the specification and extent of the system required in your property. There is no magic formula for you to use, so please contact us for a competitive quote.

Will there be much disruption during installation?

There will be a certain amount of disruption, yes. We will need access to the ceiling voids (via upstairs floorboards), the loft, somewhere to install the control panel and access to get a supply of both electricity and water. We will however endeavour to be as un-disruptive as possible!

Is there any chance of the sprinklers will go off accidentally?

The modern systems that we use are manufactuered and tested to the highest standards and are designed to be installed in the home. The chances of an accidental actuation have been estimated at 1:16,000,000 (one in sixteen million).

Will there be water throughout the house if theres a fire in one room?

No. Each sprinkler head will only work if directly affected by a fire. It is not the case that 'one goes off...all go off'.

In the event of a fire, will there be lots of water damage?

In terms of comparing water damage to the devestating effects of an uncontrolled fire...then no. There will be water, but much, much less damage than will be caused by a fire or by the water used by the fire service.

Will it affect my household insurance policies?

You will need to contact your insurance company direct. These systems are becoming more popular and their benefits are slowly being realised by such companies but some may not have yet amended their policy on sprinkler systems.