Commercial Intruder Alarm Systems

Britannia Fire & Security design, install and maintain intruder alarm systems for homes and businesses. We operate across the whole of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and East Anglia. We provide a wide range of alarm systems individually designed to meet each customers requirements.

We can supply anything from a simple audible only intruder alarm system through to large wireless remote signalling installation covering multiple sites. We also provide a free site survey and risk assessment to ensure the system meets your exact requirements.

Britannia specialise in installing alarm systems across a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, leisure, retail, commercial and industrial.

• 24/7 356 protection- Ensure your business premises is safe and protected when you are not there.
• Risk Reduction – Installing an intruder alarm system reduces the chance of break-ins and vandalism to the property.
• Reduce Insurance- Some insurance providers provide discounts to companies with protected premises.

Commercial alarm systems are graded between 1 and 4. Usually, insurance companies will specify this grade.

Grade 1 – Low Risk

Grade 2 – Low to Medium Risk

Grade 3 – Medium Risk

Grade 4 – High Risk

Wired Intruder alarm products we supply.

We can install systems to suit all customer needs. Wired Intruder alarms benefit from not requiring batteries being changed in future and with no fear of signal not reaching where you require coverage.

Our wired intruder alarms have the capability of being networked and can notify the end-user via a mobile app or text message of an intruder or fault on the system.

Wireless Intruder alarm products we supply.

• Detectors
• External Siren
• Internal Siren
• Keypad
• Panic Alarm
• Break Glass detector
• Smoke Detector
• Carbon Dioxide Detector
• Magnetic Door Contact
• Water Leak detector
• Heat detector

Wireless Intruder alarms benefit properties which have the reduced capability of running cables due to layout or have benefited from being newly refurbished decoration.

Our wireless intruder alarms have the capability of being networked and can notify the end-user via a mobile app or text message of an intruder or fault on the system.

Burglar alarms serve as a visible deterrent that may make potential intruders reconsider their intentions. In the event of a break-in, the alarm will sound, and can also notify a remote centre. Our team at Britannia Fire & Security can provide you with a range of industrial burglar alarms tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you require a simple alarm system or something more complex, our experts have the knowledge and experience to create an effective security solution that meets your requirements.

Industrial properties face specific risks that need to be addressed with the right type of alarm system. Our experts have a comprehensive understanding of intruder alarm systems and can provide you with advice and guidance on the best product for your building. We also offer an extensive range of additional services, including maintenance, upgrade options, and monitoring solutions.

A common issue with commercial intruder alarms is that systems are specified without a clear understanding of the actual risk. Many organisations end up with a system that is either over-specified for a low-risk site, creating unnecessary cost and complexity, or under-specified for a higher-risk environment, leaving real vulnerabilities in place.

Risk assessment is the starting point for any properly specified system. The grading of a system, typically Grade 2 to Grade 4 for commercial properties, should reflect the assessed threat level for the specific building and how it is used. Insurance requirements may also define minimum grades, and it is important those requirements are built into the specification from the outset.

Britannia Fire and Security works with organisations to specify intruder alarm systems that reflect the actual risk profile of each site. From understanding occupancy patterns to identifying the most vulnerable entry points, the specification process is designed to produce a system that provides genuine protection rather than a box-ticking exercise.

Intruder alarms rarely sit in isolation. On most commercial sites they are part of a broader security setup that includes CCTV, access control, and sometimes remote monitoring. The problem that arises when these systems are installed separately by different contractors is that they do not always work together effectively. Alarm events may not be captured on camera. Access control logs may not align with alarm activations. Remote monitoring may have gaps because the coverage zones do not match.

Integration requires planning from the outset. When the alarm system is designed alongside other security measures, the site can be covered more coherently, responses can be faster and better informed, and the overall security investment works harder. This is particularly important for sites with extended hours, shift patterns, or multiple access points where a joined-up response to incidents makes a material difference.

Britannia Fire and Security designs and installs intruder alarms as part of a wider security picture. Whether a site already has CCTV and access control in place or is being fitted out from scratch, the approach is to ensure that each system supports the others rather than operating independently.