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    Fire and Security for Architects, Designers and Contractors

    Send us your drawings and fire strategy and we come back with a fixed written price for the fire and security package. One family-run London company, our own engineers, from first fix to the handover certificates.

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    • Prices from drawings
    • Free, no-commitment site visit
    • Family-run since 2001

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    Name and number are all we need to arrange a call back and a free survey.

    No obligation. We never share your details.

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      We reply every day
      weekends too, no waiting until Monday
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      Free survey
      at a time that suits you
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      Fixed written quote
      no surprises
    • British Fire Consortium
      Member, Fire Alarm Modules 1 & 2
    • BS 5839 fire alarms
      Certificated every visit
    • Since 2001
      Family-run in SW17
    • 30+ five-star
      Google reviews

    What it costs

    Servicing

    • Fire alarm from £180 + VAT a visit
    • Emergency lighting £150 + VAT

    New systems

    • Fire alarm from £1,200 + VAT
    • Smoke alarms from £230 + VAT

    A free site survey comes first, then a fixed written quotation. Larger buildings are priced per device.

    About this service

    One contractor for the whole fire and security package

    Security Red Alert has designed, installed and serviced fire and security systems across London and the South East since 2001. On refurbishments, conversions and new builds we take the fire alarm, emergency lighting, smoke ventilation, sprinklers, door entry, access control and CCTV as one package, so the design team has one contact and the client gets one set of certificates.

    We price from your drawings and the fire strategy or fire risk assessment, flag anything that does not add up before it reaches site, and work to the main contractor's programme at first and second fix. Everything is commissioned and handed over with the certificates building control, the client and the managing agent need. After handover we can look after the servicing, so the building stays compliant.

    Fire alarm panel and AOV controls commissioned on a London residential block
    What we offer

    What we take on

    • Fire alarm systems to BS 5839-1 and BS 5839-6: conventional, addressable and wireless, category and grade to suit the fire strategy
    • Emergency lighting to BS 5266-1, installed and tested with its own certificate
    • AOV smoke ventilation for stair cores and corridors, linked to the fire alarm
    • Fire sprinklers to BS 9251 (residential) and BS EN 12845 (commercial)
    • Door entry, fob and card access control, and CCTV for blocks, offices and schools
    • Commissioning, handover pack and certificates, then planned servicing if the client wants it
    Why choose us

    What you get from working with us

    Prices From Drawings

    Send the drawings and fire strategy and you get a fixed written price, with any questions listed rather than guessed.

    Free Site Visit

    Where it helps, we visit the site at no cost and with no commitment before we price.

    Our Own Engineers

    The same small team surveys, installs and commissions, so nothing is lost between stages.

    Certificates at Handover

    Fire alarm, emergency lighting and other certificates ready for building control and the O&M manual.

    How we work with design teams

    Early on, we can comment on detector types, panel position, cause and effect, and how the fire alarm, AOV and door release work together, so the drawings and the fire strategy line up before tender. At tender we price from the drawings, list our assumptions and questions, and give a fixed written price. On site we work to the programme at first and second fix and keep the main contractor informed.

    At the end we commission, test and hand over the certificates, as-fitted information and user instructions for the O&M manual, and show the client or managing agent how the systems work.

    Recent projects

    Mixed-use refurbishment in Streatham: new sprinklers, the fire alarm upgraded to semi-addressable and a roof-level smoke vent. Refurbished block in Dalston: a sprinkler system as part of the building works, with five-camera CCTV. New residential block in Hoxton: communal fire alarm and AOV, with the certificates the building needed to be signed off. Two industrial units in Wimbledon for a building services contractor: a wireless fire alarm in each, certificated. More are on our projects page.

    Our brochure

    Our two-page brochure sets out the services, typical prices, how we work with design teams and our accreditations. Download it below, or ask us to email it to you.

    Accreditations and standards

    We are members of the British Fire Consortium and hold its Fire Alarm Modules 1 and 2, passed with Distinction. We are SSAIB approved for intruder alarms, SafeContractor accredited, members of the Federation of Small Businesses and registered with the ICO. We work to BS 5839, BS 5266-1, BS 7346-8, BS 9251, BS EN 12845 and BS 5306.

    Download our brochure (PDF)
    Our projects Addressable fire alarms AOV smoke ventilation Fire sprinklers

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you price fire alarm and security packages from drawings?

    Yes. Send the drawings and the fire strategy or fire risk assessment and we come back with a fixed written price, with our assumptions and any questions listed. Where it helps we visit the site first, at no cost and with no commitment.

    Can you help with the fire alarm design?

    Yes. We can propose the category and grade, detector types, panel and device positions and cause and effect to suit the fire strategy, for the design team to approve.

    Which areas do you cover?

    All of London and the South East, from our base in Summerstown, London SW17.

    Do you work as a subcontractor to builders and M&E contractors?

    Yes. We regularly work for main contractors, developers and building services contractors, to their programme and their site rules.

    What do we get at handover?

    Commissioning and test certificates for the fire alarm and emergency lighting, and for the other systems we installed, as-fitted information and user instructions for the O&M manual, and a walk-through for the client.

    Are you BAFE registered?

    No. We are members of the British Fire Consortium, SSAIB approved for intruder alarms and SafeContractor accredited, and we install and certificate fire alarms to BS 5839.

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    Recent work

    Recent jobs, in our customers' words

    30+ five-star Google reviews

    Fire alarm fault

    “Excellent service from start to finish. The team was reliable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. They responded quickly, explained everything clearly, and made sure the issue with the fire alarm was properly identified and resolved. It was a stressful situation, but their calm and professional approach gave me real peace of mind knowing that the fire alarm system was safe and working properly. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional and knowledgeable fire alarm service.”

    Rosa · Google review · October 2026

    Fire alarm system, four flats

    “Security Red Alert recently installed a full fire-alarm system across my four flats, and I couldn’t be more impressed. They arrived early in the morning exactly as promised, worked efficiently throughout the day, and completed everything on time with no disruption. The team were professional, polite, and absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Highly recommended — truly a five-star service.”

    Ali Nazaripour · Google review · January 2026

    Fire alarm upgrade and emergency lighting

    “Great company, very responsive and expert technical knowledge sorting out faults on my fire alarm system. I got them back to upgrade my system and also install emergency lighting. The installation was done with minimal disruption and they left everything clean and tidy. Professional and friendly service, I would recommend them.”

    Emma · Google review · October 2026

    Our team

    Qualified engineers, one team from survey to service

    Our own DBS-checked engineers and office team. The engineer who surveys your job installs it and services it, and we hold the British Fire Consortium Fire Alarm Modules 1 and 2, passed with Distinction.

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    Akhtar Shah

    Director and Lead Engineer

    Designs, installs and commissions fire alarm systems to BS 5839. Over 20 years in fire and security.

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    Aamir Manzoor

    Fire and Security Engineer

    Installation, servicing and CCTV. Named by customers in our Google reviews.

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    Mario

    Fire and Security Engineer

    Installation and servicing of fire alarm and security systems.

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    Andrea Ferns

    Office Manager

    Bookings, certificates and service reminders, so nothing falls due unnoticed.

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    Hassan

    Contracts and Accounts

    Maintenance contracts, managing agents and larger projects.

    DBS checked Employed by us, not subcontractedOur memberships and accreditations

    Send us your drawings for a price

    Tell us about the building and we will call you back to book a free, no-obligation survey. You get a fixed written quote after every visit.

    • Prices from drawings
    • Free, no-commitment site visit
    • Family-run since 2001
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    Accredited, approved and trained

    What each one means
    • British Fire Consortium, member, modules 1 & 2Member, Modules 1 & 2
    • SSAIB, approved for intruder alarmsApproved for intruder alarms
    • SafeContractor, accredited contractorAccredited contractor
    • ICO registered, data protection, ref. z1347768Data protection, ref. Z1347768
    • Federation of Small Businesses, memberMember

    We hold the British Fire Consortium Fire Alarm Modules 1 and 2, passed with Distinction, and design, install and service fire alarms to BS 5839.