Smoke alarm checks
We check the smoke alarms present at the property and test existing units using their normal test function.
SquareLine Inventories provides a straightforward standalone Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Testing service for landlords and letting agents across Birmingham and the West Midlands, checking the alarms present, testing them using their normal test function and identifying missing or faulty units.

We check the smoke alarms present at the property and test existing units using their normal test function.
We check carbon monoxide alarms where required and test the units present where accessible.
Alarms are tested using their normal test function to confirm whether they respond correctly during the visit.
We can identify missing, visibly damaged or non-operating alarms and make the landlord or agent aware.
Where requested and suitable, we can supply and install replacement or additional basic alarms during the visit.
Alarm testing does not include a full Property Inventory Report unless a reporting service is separately booked.
Existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can be tested using their normal test function.
The visit can identify areas where an expected alarm is not present.
Non-operating, damaged or visibly defective alarms can be recorded and brought to your attention.
Where requested and suitable, replacement or additional alarms can be supplied and installed.
The service can be arranged before a new tenancy or during an existing tenancy whenever you want the alarms checked.
Landlords and agents can ask SquareLine Inventories to attend the property and carry out the basic checks on their behalf.
A simple standalone visit to check the property’s smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and deal with suitable replacements where requested.
Provide the address, property type, access arrangements, known alarm issues and whether replacements may be required.
We agree the appointment and key collection arrangements or arrange to meet the landlord or agent at the property.
Our clerk attends on the agreed date and accesses the property as arranged.
The smoke alarms present are checked and tested using their normal test function.
Carbon monoxide alarms are checked where required and the units present are tested.
If suitable and requested, missing or faulty alarms can be supplied and replaced during the visit.
Once the visit is complete, keys are returned or dropped off in accordance with your instructions.

We can collect keys from a landlord, letting agent, KeyNest, key safe, the property or another agreed point, then return or drop them off as instructed after the alarm testing visit.
The £45 price is a starting price. Final pricing is tailored to the property, location, access, key arrangements, replacement requirements and other job-specific details.

If an alarm is missing or faulty, we can, where requested and suitable, supply and install a replacement or additional alarm as part of the appointment.
A focused standalone visit to check and test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms present.
Missing, faulty or visibly damaged alarms can be identified and reported to you.
Suitable replacement or additional alarms can be supplied and installed where requested.
Alarm testing and access arrangements across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Tell us about the property, access arrangements and any known alarm issues and we’ll provide a tailored quotation before the appointment is confirmed.