New fire extinguishers for homes, vehicles and businesses
We supply new fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment across the Galle, Matara and Hambantota districts, and help you choose the right type, size and place for each one.
The right extinguisher matches what could catch fire, suits the person who will use it, and hangs where someone can grab it in seconds. Tell us about your place and we'll recommend types, sizes and positions, give you the price before you buy, and mount them for you if you want.
What suits your place
| Place | What usually fits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Home | Dry powder (ABC) or CO2, plus a fire blanket in the kitchen | Keep one near the kitchen door and one near the main switchboard, not in a cupboard. For a burning pan, use a fire blanket, not the extinguisher. |
| Car, van or three-wheeler | A small dry powder (ABC) extinguisher | Fix it in a bracket within the driver's reach, so it can't roll under the pedals |
| Shop or office | CO2 near computers, tills and the switchboard; dry powder (ABC) or foam for stock and furniture | Powder leaves a fine dust over goods and electronics; CO2 leaves none |
| Restaurant or kitchen | Wet chemical for deep fryers and cooking oil, a fire blanket, and CO2 for electrical equipment | Never use water on burning oil |
| Guest house, boutique villa or hotel | Water or foam for rooms and corridors, CO2 near the electrics and any generator, wet chemical and a fire blanket in the kitchen | SLTDA asks for a valid Certificate of Fire Protection at registration and every yearly renewal |
| Factory or workshop | Foam or powder for fuels and solvents, CO2 for electrical panels and machines | Depends on what you store and use, so a site visit helps |
Every building is different. We confirm types and sizes for your place before you buy.
Running a guest house, boutique villa or hotel? See what SLTDA asks you to have ready.
Fire extinguisher prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 kg CO2 fire extinguisher (new) | Rs 11,500 · Price on 23 October 2026 |
| Dry powder (DCP / ABC) extinguishers (new) | Ask for a price: Dry powder (DCP / ABC) extinguishers (new) |
| CO2 extinguishers, other sizes (new) | Ask for a price: CO2 extinguishers, other sizes (new) |
| Refilling and servicing, by type and size | Ask for a price: Refilling and servicing, by type and size |
| Fire safety training session | Ask for a price: Fire safety training session |
Other types and sizes are priced on request: tell us what you need. To compare, our prices page lists what other sellers in Sri Lanka charge online, with the date we checked.
Choosing the type and size
Start with what could burn
List what is there: wood and paper, fuel and paint, electrical equipment, cooking oil or LP gas. Each type suits some of these and not others, and the wrong one makes a fire worse: water on electrics or burning oil is dangerous.
Match the size to the person
A bigger extinguisher runs for longer but is heavier. Pick a size the people on site can lift and aim; for a large area, two lighter units are often easier than one heavy one.
Check the detail, or ask us
Our guide to fire extinguisher types explains each type and what it must never be used on. Still unsure? Tell us what you need to protect and we'll recommend a type and size, and tell you what we can supply.
How many you need, and where they go
How many depends on the floor area and what could burn. In Colombo, for example, the Municipal Council's trade-licence rule asks for one first-aid fire extinguisher for every 210 m² of floor area. Galle and other councils set their own rules, so ask your local council's fire service what applies to you. A kitchen, generator or fuel store usually needs its own extinguisher as well.
- In plain sight: on a wall bracket or stand, not on the floor behind a door or in a locked room.
- Near exits: so you can pick one up on the way out and keep the way out behind you while you use it.
- Close to the risk, not on top of it: a few steps from the cooker, switchboard or generator.
- Never blocked: keep stock, furniture and rubbish clear of it.
- Easy to lift down: at a height most adults can reach, with heavier units lower.
Not sure? We can walk through the place with you and mark where each one should go.
Only tackle a small fire
An extinguisher is for a small fire that has just started. If the fire is spreading or the room is filling with smoke, get everyone out and call the fire brigade on 110.
Other equipment to consider
- A fire blanket for every kitchen: a simple way to smother a small pan fire. Turn off the heat if you safely can, lay the blanket over the pan and leave it to cool.
- Anything else: tell us what fire safety equipment you need, a fire blanket included, and we'll tell you whether we can supply it and what it costs.
Keeping them ready
We know of no Sri Lankan law that sets a servicing interval, so firms follow the manufacturer's instructions and international codes such as BS 5306-3 (UK): a quick look at each extinguisher every month and a service by a competent person once a year. Refill any extinguisher straight after use, even a short burst, and check more often near the sea, where salt air is hard on metal. See refilling and inspection and maintenance.
Common questions
What fire extinguisher should I keep in my car?
A small dry powder (ABC) extinguisher suits most cars, vans and three-wheelers, because it works on fuel, electrical and upholstery fires. Fix it in a bracket within the driver's reach, never loose on the floor.
How much does a fire extinguisher cost in Sri Lanka?
It depends on the type and size. A new 2 kg CO2 extinguisher from us is Rs 11,500 (price on 23 October 2026). Online sellers in Sri Lanka listed 2 kg CO2 extinguishers at Rs 11,990 to Rs 13,750 (checked 26 October 2026). For other types and sizes, tell us what you need and we will give you a price.
Can you mount the extinguishers for us?
Yes. Fixing extinguishers in the right places is part of our installation and maintenance service. Ask us to price it together with the extinguishers.
Will buying extinguishers get me a fire certificate?
Not on its own. Fire certificates are issued by the local authority fire service (or the UDA), not by suppliers. We help you get ready: the right equipment in the right places, serviced, and staff who know how to use it.
Order extinguishers or ask what fits
- 076 979 7866 (Call)
- WhatsApp 076 979 7866
- [email protected]
- 159/Bokkaramullagoda, Uluvitika, Galle
- Reg. No. 261023028
Updated: 27 October 2026