Fire alarms, CCTV and security in Durham
Installation, servicing and maintenance contracts across Durham and Chester-le-Street, from a BAFE and SSAIB certificated Yorkshire company.
Fire and security for Durham businesses
We work across Durham City and County Durham on fire and security systems for heritage buildings, education, hospitality and business.
Durham is a World Heritage city with listed buildings, colleges, student housing and hotels. We plan cable routes and choose discreet devices so systems protect historic buildings without spoiling them.
We cover Durham and nearby areas including Chester-le-Street, Spennymoor, Consett and Seaham, across the DH postcode area. Typical customers here include heritage, student accommodation, hospitality and education.
Our services in Durham
Fire alarms. BS 5839-1 design, installation and six-monthly servicing in Durham.
Intruder alarms. Grade 2 and Grade 3 systems, monitored or audible in Durham.
CCTV. HD and 4K cameras with remote viewing in Durham.
Access control. Paxton fob, card and door entry in Durham.
Emergency lighting. BS 5266-1 installation and annual testing in Durham.
Fire extinguishers. Supply, commissioning and annual servicing in Durham.
How we work outside Yorkshire
Our North East work is mainly planned installations and maintenance contracts, booked in advance so engineers can cover several sites in one trip. That keeps travel costs down for you. Many customers here are multi-site operators who already use us in Yorkshire and want the same standard at every branch.
How a Durham project works
- Free survey. We visit your Durham site, look at the building, your fire risk assessment and your insurer’s requirements.
- Written design and fixed quote. What we will install, where, and the price, before any work starts.
- Installation. Our own engineers fit the system, planned around your opening hours.
- Commissioning and handover. Everything is tested, your staff are shown how it works and you get the certificates.
- Planned maintenance. Service visits booked in advance, with a certificate after every visit.
Planned maintenance in Durham
Once your systems are installed, we look after them on one planned schedule so nothing is missed. Visits to Durham are booked in advance and grouped with nearby sites.
See our guides to fire alarm categories, fire alarm servicing and emergency lighting testing.
Common questions
Do you cover Durham from Yorkshire?
Yes. Our engineers travel from our Baildon office to Durham for installations, planned servicing and multi-site maintenance contracts. Call 01274 599888 to check availability for your site.
Can you take over maintenance of an existing system in Durham?
Yes. We service most makes of fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV and access control. We start with a full inspection and a written report, then put the system on a planned maintenance schedule.
Are you accredited?
Yes. We are BAFE SP203-1 registered for fire alarm systems and SSAIB certificated for security systems, and we hold CHAS accreditation.
Do you charge for travel?
Any travel cost is shown clearly in your written quote. We group maintenance visits by area to keep costs down for customers further from Yorkshire.