Advice & Guides

Plain-English guidance from our engineers on fire safety, security, electrical and audio-visual systems — what the regulations actually require, what we specify for clients like Dior, and how to keep your property protected between visits.

What Are the Legal Fire Safety Requirements for High-End Residential Properties in the UK?

The regulations that apply to high-end homes, what they require in practice, and where owners are commonly caught out.

How Often Should a Commercial Fire Alarm System Be Serviced?

What BS 5839 expects, what a proper service visit covers, and how often your system should be inspected.

What Fire Detection System Does a Hotel Need to Be Compliant in 2026?

BS 5839-1's 2025 update and what it means for hotel fire detection, category by category.

What Security Camera System Is Best for a Retail Store?

Choosing CCTV for a shop floor: coverage, discretion, monitoring and what we specify for luxury retail clients.

Protecting Your Property During the Festive Season

Practical steps to keep your home or business secure over the holidays, from lighting to monitored alarms.

The Latest in Fire, Security, & AV Technology

The fire, security and AV technology we're specifying now — and what it means for your property.

Safety Isn't Expensive — It's Priceless.

Talk To Us About Your Project

Tell us what you need to protect and we'll walk the property with you — at your home or site, or at our demo space in Weybridge.

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