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Commercial fire alarms, installed and certified across London

BAFE-approved installation, servicing, takeover and fire risk assessments to BS 5839-1. Free survey, honest written quote, and an engineer who calls you back within one working day.

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Everything your building needs, one accredited team

Seven services, one BAFE-approved London team, from the first fire alarm to the six-monthly service that keeps it compliant.

BS 5839-1 Fire alarm installation Addressable and conventional systems designed, installed and commissioned to BS 5839-1, with certification on completion. Read more Six-monthly Maintenance & servicing Six-monthly inspection by BAFE-certified technicians, with a certificate after every visit. Read more Free audit System takeover Switch provider with no gap in cover. We audit your existing system free of charge before you commit. Read more Legal duty Fire risk assessment The legal starting point under the Fire Safety Order 2005, by a team that can also fix what it finds. Read more BS 5266 Emergency lighting Installation, testing and certification to BS 5266-1 so escape routes stay lit when the power fails. Read more BS 5306 Fire extinguishers Supply, servicing and certification of water, foam, CO2 and powder extinguishers to BS 5306. Read more Compliance Fire doors, signage & training Fire door verification, fire safety signage and staff training so your whole building stays compliant. Read more
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What happens when you get in touch

Four steps, the price agreed in writing before anyone starts, and one accredited team from the first survey to the certificate.

  1. Tell us about the building

    One call, or 60 seconds on the form. You speak to an engineer rather than a call centre, and you are called back within one working day.

  2. Free survey and written quote

    An engineer walks the premises, explains plainly what the law asks of you, and puts the price in writing. No obligation either way.

  3. Installed and certified

    Work is carried out to BS 5839-1 and commissioned properly, then you get the certificate your insurer and fire officer ask to see.

  4. Serviced, year after year

    Six-monthly visits from the same team, with a written report every time, so your compliance never quietly lapses.

Fire alarm and fire safety across London

Based in Southgate, we cover North, Central, East, South and West London and the surrounding counties. Tap your area for local details.

Map of the London boroughs we cover Barnet Enfield Southgate HQ Wood Green Waltham Forest Camden Islington Hackney Brentford Wimbledon South Croydon

Based in Southgate, North London, covering North, Central, East, South and West London and the surrounding counties.

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Featured reviews

Trusted by London businesses and landlords

A cross-section of the offices, HMOs, restaurants, care homes and blocks we look after across London.

The old panel kept throwing faults and our previous company never turned up. Flame Shield took the system over, cleared the faults in one visit, and now we get a proper certificate after every service.
James H., Office manager, Islington 5.0
They installed a fire alarm and emergency lighting across a three-storey office on a tight deadline. Clean job, tidy cabling, and they explained the BS 5839 side in plain English.
Priya S., Facilities lead, Wood Green 5.0
As a landlord with two HMOs I just want it compliant and documented. Their engineer talked me through exactly what the regs need and emailed the certificates the same week.
Daniel O., Landlord, Enfield 5.0
Called about the alarm going off at night. Instead of a paid call-out they walked me through a reset on the phone, then came out and fixed the actual fault. Honest people.
Sarah L., Restaurant owner, Camden 5.0
Our fire risk assessment flagged a few issues and they fixed the lot, doors, signage and extinguishers, without me chasing three different contractors.
Mark T., Care home manager, Barnet 5.0
Quoted fairly, turned up when they said they would, and the paperwork was ready for our insurer straight away. Would recommend to any London business.
Elena V., Practice manager, Southgate 5.0
They took over servicing for our block of flats after the managing agent changed. No gap in cover and the reports are actually readable now.
Robert C., Managing agent, Hackney 5.0
Professional from the survey to the final certificate. No upselling, they just told us what the building actually needed and did it.
Aisha K., Shop owner, Finsbury Park 5.0
Six-monthly servicing is done without me chasing anyone, and I get a certificate after every visit. Exactly what I wanted from a fire alarm company.
Tom B., Warehouse manager, Brentford 5.0
Their team demonstrates in-depth knowledge, patience, and professionalism. They designed a fire protection system tailored to our needs.
Verified client, Fire alarm design & installation 5.0
A very professional company for fire alarm installations. Their rapid response times, excellent communication, and competitive rates make them reliable.
Verified client, Fire alarm installation 5.0
Flame Shield London saved us when we needed urgent fire alarm maintenance. The team is highly knowledgeable, efficient, honest, and professional.
Verified client, Urgent maintenance 5.0
Quick response regarding fire safety concerns. I appreciated their honesty, guiding me through a simple fix over the phone rather than charging unnecessarily.
Verified client, Advice & support 5.0

The difference an accredited team makes

Fire safety is easy to buy badly. This is what clients tell us they had before, and what they get once they switch.

  1. Accreditation A general contractor or a one-person outfit with no fire accreditation BAFE registered, approved by Fike and C-TEC, technicians BAFE certified Reg. 303184
  2. Design A system quoted before anyone has looked at the building The system category comes from your fire risk assessment, after a free survey BS 5839-1
  3. Price A verbal price that moves once the work starts A written quote, explained in full before anyone lifts a tool No obligation
  4. Paperwork Certificates chased by email for weeks A certificate and a written report handed over after every visit Every visit
  5. People A call centre, then a different engineer every time One team that gets to know your building, and answers when you call Back in 1 day
  6. Switching Locked in with whoever installed the system A free takeover audit, and no gap in your cover while you move Free audit

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 every building needs a Responsible Person who makes sure a fire risk assessment is done and fire precautions are maintained. You do not have to become the expert. You need a competent partner and the paperwork to prove it.

Fire safety questions London businesses ask us

Who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial building?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the "Responsible Person", usually the employer, owner, landlord or managing agent, must ensure a suitable fire risk assessment is carried out and that fire precautions, including any fire alarm system, are properly maintained. We help Responsible Persons meet those duties with assessments, installation, servicing and certification.

How often should a commercial fire alarm be serviced?

BS 5839-1, the British Standard for commercial fire alarm systems, recommends inspection and servicing by a competent person at least every six months. We recommend six-monthly maintenance visits alongside an annual fire risk assessment review, and we issue a certificate after every service.

How long is a fire alarm certificate valid for?

A fire alarm certificate records the condition of the system at the time of the service, so there is no fixed expiry date. BS 5839-1 recommends servicing at least every six months, and we issue a fresh certificate after every visit. Insurers and inspectors usually want to see a current certificate dated within the last six months.

Can you take over a fire alarm system installed by another company?

Yes, takeover and maintenance of existing systems is one of our core services, and the initial takeover audit is free. We inspect the system, report on its condition and compliance, and move it onto a maintenance schedule. You do not need to stay with the company that installed your system.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Flame Shield London is BAFE registered (registration 303184) and an approved Fike and C-TEC installer. Our technicians are fully qualified and BAFE certified. We are the fire safety division of Electro Heating Limited (company no. 12609754), an established London engineering company.

How much does a fire alarm system cost in London?

It depends on the size of the property, the number of devices and whether the system is addressable or conventional, which is why we survey before quoting. The survey and the quote are both free, with no obligation. We explain the price before any work starts.

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Don't compromise on life safety

Get a free survey of your premises from an accredited engineer. Honest advice, a clear written quote, and no obligation either way.

  • BAFE approved, Fike and C-TEC certified
  • Written quote before any work starts
  • Called back within one working day
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