Smoke and heat alarm installation Peebles EH45

Scottish Law Compliant · Peebles EH45Smoke & Heat Alarm Installation
Peebles

Scottish law has required interlinked smoke and heat alarms in every home since February 2022 — and that includes Peebles holiday lets, short-term rentals and private residences. We install fully compliant interlinked systems in Peebles and the Tweed Valley, with same-day certificates for EH45 properties.

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What's Included

Scottish 2022 Alarm Compliance — Peebles & Tweed Valley

Interlinked smoke, heat and CO alarms for Peebles homes, holiday lets and rental properties — fully compliant with the Scottish Tolerable Standard.

Interlinked Smoke Alarm Installation
Kitchen Heat Alarm Installation
Carbon Monoxide Detector Fitting
Holiday Let Alarm Compliance
Short-Term Let Alarm Certificates
Mains-Wired Alarm Systems
Long-Life Battery Alarm Systems
Alarm System Upgrades
Pre-Tenancy Alarm Checks
Compliance Certificates
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Tolerable Standard Compliant
Scottish law since February 2022 requires all Peebles properties — including holiday lets and Airbnb rentals — to have interlinked smoke alarms in living areas and hallways, a heat alarm in the kitchen, and CO detectors where required.
Holiday Let & Short-Term Let Specialists
Peebles is prime short-term let territory. We handle alarm compliance for holiday cottages, Airbnb properties and B&Bs throughout the Tweed Valley — with the certificates needed for council short-term let licensing.
Fully Interlinked Systems
All alarms must sound simultaneously when one triggers — critical in Peebles stone cottages and multi-storey properties where sound doesn't carry between floors. This is a legal requirement, not an option.
Mains or Battery Options
Both mains-wired and 10-year sealed battery alarms are fully compliant. For Peebles period properties and cottages where mains cabling would be disruptive, long-life battery alarms are the ideal solution.
Same-Day Certificates
Certificates issued on the day — essential for holiday let licensing, council registration and landlord compliance records for Peebles and EH45 properties.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Property Assessment

We assess your Peebles property and confirm alarm types, positions and quantities required by Scottish law.

2

Quote & Book

Fixed price and installation date agreed — usually within days for EH45 and Tweed Valley properties.

3

Install & Link

All alarms installed, interlinked and tested in your Peebles property in a single visit.

4

Certify

Completion certificate issued confirming your Peebles property meets Scottish alarm requirements.

Testimonials

What Our Customers
Say About Us

4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

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Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

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Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”

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Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”

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Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”

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Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”

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Forbes
3 months ago

“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”

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W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”

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Phil Easton
4 months ago

“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”

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Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”

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Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”

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FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

Since February 2022, every Scottish home including Peebles properties must have: a smoke alarm in the main living room, smoke alarms in every hallway and landing on each floor, a heat alarm in the kitchen, and all devices must be interlinked so they all trigger together. CO detectors are required in rooms with gas, oil or solid-fuel burning appliances.

Yes — the Tolerable Standard applies to all Scottish residential properties used for renting, including holiday lets and short-term lets in Peebles and the Tweed Valley. If you're applying for a short-term let licence from Scottish Borders Council, alarm compliance certificates are part of the documentation required.

No — long-life sealed battery alarms (10-year battery) are fully legal under Scottish law. For traditional Peebles stone properties where running mains cables would mean chasing walls, long-life battery alarms provide full compliance with minimal disruption.

The number depends on layout. A standard Peebles cottage typically needs: one smoke alarm in the living room, one smoke alarm in the hallway, and a heat alarm in the kitchen. Multi-storey properties need a smoke alarm on every floor landing. Properties with wood burners or gas appliances also need CO detectors in those rooms.

B&Bs and guest houses may have additional fire alarm requirements under commercial regulations separate from the domestic Tolerable Standard. However, the residential parts of the building still require domestic interlinked alarms. We'll advise on what's required for your specific Peebles property type.

Non-compliance can affect your landlord registration, void your insurance coverage, and expose you to liability if a fire occurs. For short-term let properties in Peebles, missing alarm certificates can result in a licence application being rejected by Scottish Borders Council.

We cover Peebles and the EH45 postcode area regularly and typically have availability within a few days. Most installations take 1–2 hours. For urgent certificate needs — short-term let application, tenancy start or council inspection — contact us and we'll prioritise your booking.

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