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Annual service, battery checks, sensor tests and panel firmware — keeps the warranty and insurer happy.
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Spider Webs
Spiders love to nest in PIR sensors; their movement across the lens is the leading cause of false alarms in the UK.
Low Battery Beeping
Control panels often start "chirping" at night when temperatures drop, as this places more strain on a failing battery.
Cable Degradation
In older wired systems, cables can be nibbled by rodents or damaged by dampness in loft spaces.
Network Sunset
Older systems using 2G or 3G modules for alerts may stop communicating as UK networks are phased out.
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By job type
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Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
One-off Service (Wired)Excludes replacement parts.
£80–£130
One-off Service (Wireless)Plus the cost of sensor batteries.
£70–£110
Annual Maintenance ContractOften includes 24/7 technical support.
£120–£250
Replacement Control Panel BatteryIncludes fitting and disposal.
£30–£60
Emergency Call-out FeeUsually covers the first hour of labour.
£90–£180
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