Combined fire and security solutions for larger or higher-risk homes — detection, alarms, CCTV and monitoring, designed and installed as one tidy, reliable system.
Integrated fire and security: protection on two fronts
For a valuable property or one with extra risk (large detached home, renovation project, high-value contents, people with mobility challenges), a combined system is more effective than separate fire and security — one control panel, unified alerts, shared response. If fire is detected *and* intruders are the risk in the same moment, a unified system coordinates better (unlocks emergency exits if needed, silences alarms if fire services need to hear each other, logs everything for insurance/investigation).
What an integrated system includes
Fire: Mains-powered interlinked smoke/heat alarms with battery backup, integrated into the main panel (not standalone). Security: Door/window sensors, motion detectors, and CCTV on shared recording. Monitoring: A single alert notifies you of both fire and intrusion, with video evidence in either case. Integration: If fire is detected, emergency exits unlock automatically (if installed); if intrusion is detected during fire, the system tracks which doors were opened and when (useful for investigation).
For whom this makes sense
Large properties where fire in one area and intrusion in another *could* happen simultaneously. High-value homes where security is a priority but fire safety is legally required. Flats in blocks where you want independent (not reliant on building management) fire detection. Period properties with extra fire risk (old wiring, sympathetic restoration). People with mobility challenges who need failsafes (emergency unlock, auto-alerts).
Cost and professional installation
An integrated system for a large property: £3,500–6,000+ depending on property size, number of cameras, and monitoring service selection. Professional installation and commissioning is essential — this is specialist equipment that needs careful programming and regular servicing. We handle installation, training, and can arrange ongoing maintenance so everything stays current.