Security & access — CCTV, door entry & warden call

Building security designed around the people inside it. CCTV that actually deters and records, door entry that residents and visitors can trust, and warden call systems that get help to vulnerable users when seconds matter.

Security Solutions

Three services, one accountable team

From the first design through to ongoing support — CCTV, warden call and door entry systems for residential blocks, commercial premises and care environments across the UK.

CCTV Systems

HD and 4K IP camera systems designed, installed and maintained — analytics, remote monitoring and GDPR-compliant recording for blocks, businesses and estates.

Nurse & Warden Call Systems

Sheltered housing, care homes and disabled refuge points — wireless and wired call systems that get help to vulnerable users fast, with audit logs for compliance.

Door Entry Systems

Audio and video door entry, access fobs, intercoms and integrated systems — handover, GDPR-compliant resident management and ongoing service contracts.

Building Security Done Properly

One contractor for every entry point.

The boundary between fire safety, access and security has been blurring for years. A modern residential block needs CCTV that integrates with the fire alarm, door entry that respects accessible exit routes, and warden call that doesn’t trip over the rest of the system. Splitting that across three contractors creates gaps — and gaps create liability.

BLEC Group designs, installs and maintains the complete security stack alongside our fire, AOV and electrical work. Same engineers, same standards, same paper trail. We’re NICEIC approved for the electrical works that sit behind every system, and SafeContractor accredited for the on-site processes.

Whether you’re managing a 12-flat block in Plymouth or a 200-unit estate in London, we’ll survey the site, propose the right system, install it cleanly and maintain it long-term — with the documentation your fire risk assessor, insurer and managing agent will all want to see.

UK Coverage

Working nationwide from Plymouth

From our Plymouth HQ, our directly-employed engineers cover residential blocks, commercial premises and care environments across the country.

Active regions

London

Devon

Cornwall

Bristol

South Wales

Oxfordshire

Hampshire

Hertfordshire

Middlesex

Surrey

Outside these regions? We still cover the rest of the UK on a project basis — get in touch with the postcode and we’ll confirm.

Manufacturer partners

Paxton

Approved Installer

Hikvision

Trade Partner

Comelit

Aiphone

Tunstall

Aico

Dahua

Axis

Why BLEC

Six reasons we're the security partner of choice

What sets us apart from a generic fire contractor — and why housing associations, managing agents and commercial clients trust us with their fire compliance.

BAFE SP203-1 Certified

Independently audited fire alarm certification covering design, installation, commissioning and maintenance — ID 303207 on the BAFE register.

Directly employed engineers

Every fire alarm engineer, door inspector and risk assessor on a BLEC job is on the BLEC payroll. No subcontractors, no broken paper trails.

Every certificate you need

BS 5839 commissioning, BS 9990 riser tests, BS 8214 door sign-offs, BS 5306 extinguisher tags, PAS 79 risk assessments — all under one roof.

24/7 reactive response

Fire alarm out of service is not something that can wait. Out-of-hours call-out, rapid diagnosis, fast repair — your responsible person is covered.

Free site survey

We don't quote off a drawing or assume what you've got. Free site visit, accurate scope, fixed price — no day-rate variations on invoices.

Service reminders

We diary every BS 5839 6-monthly, every BS 5306 annual, every BS 9990 inspection — and prompt you when the next visit is due, so nothing slips.

Common Questions

Security questions, answered.

The questions we get asked most often by property managers, housing teams and facilities leads scoping CCTV, door entry or warden call. If yours isn’t here, just call.

Do we need signage if we install CCTV?

Yes — under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, anyone operating CCTV in a public or semi-public space must display visible signage informing data subjects that recording is taking place. The signage should include the purpose, the data controller and contact details. We supply compliant signage as standard with every CCTV install, and we’ll help you draft a CCTV policy alongside.

How long can we keep CCTV footage?

Footage should be retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. For most residential and commercial sites that’s 30 days; for higher-risk premises (banks, care homes, licensed venues) it might be 60–90 days. We set retention policies on the recorder at handover, and the system overwrites automatically once the retention period passes. The ICO has explicit guidance on this — we’ll match your policy to it.

Are warden call systems a legal requirement?

For specific premises types, yes. Sheltered housing typically requires a warden call system as a tenancy condition or regulatory requirement. Care homes rely on nurse call to meet CQC standards. Disabled refuge points in larger buildings are required under BS 9999 as part of the fire evacuation strategy. Even when not strictly mandatory, a working call system is almost always specified in the Fire Risk Assessment or building safety case for vulnerable-occupant premises.

Can door entry systems release on fire alarm?

Yes — and they should. Any electronic locking on a fire escape route must be wired so it releases automatically when the fire alarm activates, removing power from the maglock or strike and freeing the door. This is a fundamental requirement under BS 7273-4 (Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures). We design and install this integration as standard, and test it during commissioning.

What about adding cameras or fobs to an existing system?

Most of our work is on existing systems — extensions, upgrades, replacement cameras, additional fobs or access tokens. We survey what’s in place, identify the brand and software platform, and quote compatible expansion (or recommend replacement if the existing system is end-of-life). We hold trade accounts with all the major brands so parts and licenses come through us at the right price.

Do you provide certificates and documentation?

Every install ends with NICEIC electrical certification for the wiring works, system handover documentation (passwords, admin manuals, schematics), GDPR/data policy templates for CCTV, and maintenance certificates at every service visit thereafter. Everything you need to drop into your fire risk assessment, building safety case or insurance file.