Sprinklers and suppression
Sprinkler and suppression systems control or put out a fire automatically. In England, new blocks of flats over 11 metres have needed sprinklers since November 2020, and many insurers require them in commercial buildings.
Firefighting equipment and suppression
What it costs
Typical UK prices for sprinklers and suppression. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.
| Typical job | Guide price ex VAT |
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| Kitchen suppression service | £150 – £400 per visit |
| Annual service, residential system | £300 – £900 |
| Annual service, commercial system | £600 – £2,500 |
What affects the price
Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.
- Type of system
- Floor area covered
- Water supply and tank requirements
Who needs it
Developers, owners of residential and commercial buildings, and commercial kitchens.
How often
Weekly or quarterly checks depending on the system, plus an annual service.
The law
- Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B
Standards
- BS EN 12845 (commercial)
- BS 9251 (residential and domestic)
- LPS 1223 (kitchen suppression)
How it works
You don’t need to find or call anyone. Post the job once and the firms come to you.
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Describe the job
Answer a few questions about the building and the work. It takes about three minutes, and you can add photos, floor plans or a previous report.
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Vetted firms quote
Verified firms that offer sprinklers and suppression and cover your area quote a fixed price against your brief, with a start date and what is included. Quoting stays open for 14 days.
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Compare and choose
See price, availability, accreditations and reviews side by side, and message firms with questions. Only the firm you accept gets your address and phone number.
Sprinklers and suppression by region
Verified firms offering sprinklers and suppression in each part of the UK. Your job goes to every firm covering the building’s postcode.
- London No firms yet
- South East No firms yet
- South West No firms yet
- East of England No firms yet
- East Midlands No firms yet
- West Midlands No firms yet
- Yorkshire and the Humber No firms yet
- North West No firms yet
- North East No firms yet
- Wales No firms yet
- Scotland No firms yet
- Northern Ireland No firms yet
Questions
About sprinklers and suppression.
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Get quotes for sprinklers and suppression
Free, takes about three minutes, and your contact details stay private until you choose a firm.