Fire extinguisher services
Fire extinguisher supply, installation, servicing and maintenance for businesses. We make sure you have the right types and quantity of extinguishers on site, and keep them serviced and ready for use.
- Servicing to BS 5306-3
- Local engineers
- Free site visit and quotation
At a glance
- Based in
- Huntingdon
- Covering
- Cambridgeshire and East Anglia
- Servicing
- In line with BS 5306-3
- Extinguishers
- Water, foam, CO2, dry powder and wet chemical
- Services
- Supply, installation, inspection, servicing, refills and replacement
- Scale
- Single premises to multi-site
Overview
Commercial fire extinguisher services across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia
BDi Advance supplies, installs, services and maintains fire extinguishers for businesses across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia, from Huntingdon, Cambridge and Peterborough to Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds. Fire safety compliance can be complicated, so we make sure you have the necessary types and minimum legal quantity of extinguishers on site, positioned where they are needed, and then keep them in working order.
- Local engineers based in Huntingdon, covering Cambridgeshire and East Anglia
- Extinguishers chosen for the fire risks at your premises
- Servicing in line with BS 5306-3, with normal consumables included
- Inspections, refills and recharges, and replacement of units that fail their service
- We never recommend unnecessary products
- Competitive, transparent prices with no hidden charges
- One contact for extinguishers, fire alarms and security, with fire risk assessments arranged through our sister company, Pyro Fire
Quotations start with a free site visit. Call 01223 566 599 or send us your details and we will get one booked.
Costs
What affects the cost of fire extinguisher services?
No two premises need the same extinguishers, which is why we visit before we quote. These are the things that move the price.
Number of extinguishers
Biggest factor
Every extinguisher on site is inspected and tested at a service, so the number of units, and how they are spread across buildings and floors, sets most of the cost.
Types of extinguisher
Varies
Water, foam, CO2, dry powder and wet chemical extinguishers each suit different fire risks and have their own checks, refills and replacement parts.
Consumables
Included
Our servicing includes all normal consumable items, such as labels, seals, tags and O-rings, with no hidden charges.
Refills and recharges
If needed
An extinguisher that has been used, or has lost pressure, is refilled or recharged so it is ready for use again.
New and replacement units
If needed
Damaged units, or units that fail their service, are replaced, and new extinguishers are supplied where a risk has changed or your fire risk assessment calls for them.
Site visit
Free
We look at the premises and the extinguishers you already have, then recommend only what the site needs.
Supply and installation
Fire extinguisher supply and installation
If you are looking to protect your premises against fire, we supply and install the extinguishers your business needs. Our engineers work out which types of extinguisher suit the fire risks in each area, how many you need to meet regulations, and where they should be mounted so they are easy to reach in an emergency.
We never recommend unnecessary products, and our fire extinguisher installation prices are competitive, transparent and free from hidden charges.
Choosing the right extinguishers
The right extinguisher depends on what could burn in each part of your building, so we look at the premises before recommending anything.
The right type for each risk
Offices usually need water and CO2 extinguishers, while kitchens, workshops and areas with flammable liquids or electrical equipment may need foam, CO2, wet chemical or dry powder units.
The right quantity and position
Extinguishers should be easy to reach, properly mounted and placed for quick access during a fire. We make sure you have the minimum legal quantity on site, in line with your fire risk assessment.
Not sure which extinguishers you need? Our guide explains the options: What type of fire extinguisher do I need?
Fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance
Extinguishers can corrode over time, gauges can fail and pressure can be lost. We inspect, maintain and test fire extinguishers to help businesses comply with fire safety regulations, with servicing carried out in line with BS 5306-3, the British Standard for servicing portable fire extinguishers.
What a service covers
Each extinguisher is checked for condition, pressure and seals, and its labels and tags are updated. All normal consumable items, such as labels, seals, tags and O-rings, are included, with no hidden charges.
Refills, recharges and replacements
We refill or recharge extinguishers where necessary, including after use, and replace units that are damaged or cannot be returned to service. We also service extinguishers supplied by other companies.
Fire extinguishers should be serviced at least once a year, with monthly visual checks in between. Our maintenance support is backed by a 24-hour manned service line and a 24-hour emergency technician call-out, 365 days a year. More about maintenance
Extinguisher types
Which fire extinguishers does your business need?
Water and CO2 extinguishers are common in offices, but businesses dealing with flammable materials may need additional fire safety equipment. Your fire risk assessment should list what you need, including type, quantity, location and last date of service.
These are the main types we supply, install and service.
Water and foam
Paper, wood and textiles
Water extinguishers tackle fires involving solid materials such as paper, wood and fabric. Foam covers the same risks and flammable liquids too.
CO2
Electrical equipment
CO2 extinguishers are the usual choice around electrical equipment, such as offices and server rooms, and are also used on flammable liquids.
Wet chemical and dry powder
Kitchens and specialist risks
Wet chemical extinguishers are designed for cooking oil and fat fires. Dry powder covers several types of fire and is used where a specific risk calls for it.
Services
Fire extinguisher services we provide
From a single office to multi-site operations, we look after every stage of your fire extinguishers' life.
You can use one service or all four, and we will tell you honestly what your premises need.
Supply and installation
The right types and quantity of extinguishers, mounted where they are easy to reach.
Best for: new premises, fit-outs and sites where the risks have changed.
Worth knowing: we never recommend unnecessary products.
Inspection and servicing
A service in line with BS 5306-3, checking condition, pressure and seals, with normal consumables included.
Best for: every business, at least once a year.
Worth knowing: monthly visual checks between services can be done by your own staff.
Refills and recharges
Extinguishers that have been used or have lost pressure are refilled or recharged so they are ready again.
Best for: after a fire or an accidental discharge.
Worth knowing: a used extinguisher should be refilled or replaced straight away.
Replacement
Units that are damaged, fail their service or are no longer suitable are replaced with the right type.
Best for: ageing extinguishers and changes of use.
Worth knowing: we check age and condition at every service and tell you before anything needs replacing.
How it works
How our fire extinguisher service works
Quotations start with a free site visit. We look at the premises, the fire risks and any extinguishers you already have, then recommend what the site needs rather than quoting blind.
Site visit
Free site visit and quotation
Recommendation
Types, quantity and positions planned around your premises and your fire risk assessment
Installation
Extinguishers supplied, mounted and labelled by our engineers
Servicing
Checked at least once a year in line with BS 5306-3, with consumables included
Ongoing support
Refills, recharges and replacements when needed, backed by our 24-hour service line
Part of your wider fire safety
Fire extinguishers are one part of keeping your premises safe. We also design, install and maintain commercial fire alarms and arrange fire risk assessments through our sister company, Pyro Fire, so the extinguishers on site match the risks your assessment identifies and your fire safety is looked after by one team. If your insurer or landlord sets fire safety conditions, tell us at the site visit so we can take them into account.
Fire extinguisher services across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia
Our engineers are local to Cambridgeshire, so we can look after your extinguishers for the long term, with responsive servicing, refills and replacements for the units we supply and for extinguishers already on your premises.
Areas we cover
We supply, install and service fire extinguishers across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia, including Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Bury St Edmunds, Bishops Stortford, Newmarket and Haverhill.
Our engineers are local to the region, and we also work with national clients across the UK.
Sectors we work in
We look after fire extinguishers for premises including offices, schools, retail units, warehouses and pharmaceutical distribution sites, where we provide fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance alongside fire alarm and security support.
- Offices
- Schools
- Retail
- Warehouses
- Pharmaceutical
Each site has its own risks, from electrical equipment in offices to kitchens and stored goods. We choose extinguishers around how the building is actually used.
“During the past 17 years we have called on Advance Security on a regular basis. They are our first port of call for the installation of security systems in our office fit-out projects. Whether they have been asked to install fire alarms, CCTV surveillance, or the latest in access control technology, they are always responsive to our needs. Advance Security delivers a first class, reliable service.”
Director, COEL
Next step
Free site visit and quotation
Every site needs a different mix of extinguishers, so there is no set price list. We visit, check the fire risks in each area and any extinguishers already in place, and recommend only what your premises need. The visit is free.
Talk to us about fire extinguishers for your premises
Book a free site surveyCall 01223 566 599No charge for the visit
Frequently asked questions
Fire extinguishers should be serviced at least once a year by a competent person, in line with BS 5306-3. In between, they need monthly visual checks to make sure they are in place, undamaged and ready for use in an emergency. If you need fire extinguisher servicing in Cambridgeshire or East Anglia, contact BDi Advance.
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