Fire alarm, security and CCTV specialists

NSI Gold and BAFE accredited fire and security engineers for homes, businesses and national brands across the UK. We design, install, service and maintain fire alarms, emergency lighting, intruder alarms and CCTV, with 24/7 support for our service contract customers.

Fire safety and security you can rely on.

Barlows has more than 25 years’ experience installing fire safety and security systems in domestic and commercial properties. From a single home intruder alarm to a fully addressable fire alarm across a multi-site estate, our engineers design and fit systems that work when they’re needed and meet the relevant British Standards.

Because we install and maintain what we fit, you have one team responsible for your system from day one. Service contract customers get 24-hour support through our out-of-hours response service and technical helpdesk.

Call our fire and security team on 0330 311 0999.

They meet the challenges we present them with, and execute their part of any project on time, on budget, with no fuss.

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Our fire and security services

Not sure what your building needs? Call us on 0330 311 0999. We’ll talk you through the options.

Fire alarm systems

  • Design and installation of conventional and addressable fire alarms
  • Servicing and maintenance to BS 5839
  • BAFE-certified installations
  • GENT approved integrators
  • Upgrades and extensions to existing systems

Emergency lighting

  • Design and installation of emergency lighting
  • Conventional and addressable systems
  • Testing and servicing to BS 5266
  • Remedial work and upgrades after inspections

Security and CCTV

  • Intruder alarm design and installation
  • CCTV systems for homes and businesses
  • NSI Gold standard installation and maintenance
  • Servicing and repairs for existing systems

Extinguishers and accessible safety

  • Supply, installation and servicing of fire extinguishers to BS 5306
  • Disabled refuge systems
  • Disabled toilet alarms to meet the Equality Act 2010

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NSI Gold and BAFE accredited.

Our fire and security work is independently inspected to NSI Gold and BAFE standards, so your insurer, landlord and fire risk assessor get the certification they expect.

FIA-trained engineers

Our engineers are trained through the Fire Industry Association and work on conventional and addressable systems every day.

24/7 support for contract customers

Service contract holders can reach our out-of-hours response team and technical helpdesk at any time, day or night.

From homes to national brands

We look after single properties and nationwide portfolios with the same care, planning and paperwork.

Four reasons clients stay with us

Homes, businesses and national brands

Homeowners and landlords.

Smoke and heat detection, intruder alarms and CCTV for houses, flats and rented property, installed neatly and explained clearly so you know how your system works.

Commercial and public sector

Offices, schools, care homes, shops and hospitality venues rely on us for compliant fire alarms, emergency lighting and security, with planned maintenance that keeps their records up to date.

Multi-site and national clients

We install and maintain systems for national brands across the UK, with one point of contact, consistent standards and 24/7 support under a service contract.

Trusted by councils, contractors and homeowners

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your colleagues for your efforts at Tarvin Primary School, we would of struggled to complete the project without your flexible and professional a…

Robert Harris BSc (Hons) ICIOB
Project Manager
Balfour Beatty

Since my appointment within Heating Services/ Electrical Department at Wrexham Council in 2013, I have been tasked with looking after numerous Rewire contracts. Barlow’s have been involved with di…

Lee Price
Technical Electrical Inspector
Wrexham Council

Barlows were appointed as the mechanical and electrical contractor on the Xaverian College project and from the outset they approached the job with professionalism, clear communication and a practica…

Seddon Construction Ltd

Common questions

BS 5839 recommends that commercial fire alarm systems are inspected and serviced by a competent engineer at least every six months, with weekly user tests in between. We can set up a maintenance contract that handles the visits and keeps your logbook up to date.

Yes. Barlows holds NSI Gold and BAFE accreditation for fire and security work, and our engineers are trained through the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

Yes. We fit intruder alarms and CCTV in homes as well as commercial premises, and we can service and repair systems that are already installed.

Yes. Customers with a service contract can call our out-of-hours response team and technical helpdesk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Yes. We regularly take on fire alarm, emergency lighting and security systems installed by others. We’ll inspect the system, tell you about any issues and agree a maintenance plan with you.

We install, service and maintain fire and security systems nationwide, for single properties and multi-site clients. Call 0330 311 0999 to discuss your site.

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