Frequently Asked Questions

We are independently assessed by the UK’s leading security and fire safety bodies, including the NSI, SIA, BSIA and BAFE®; so all of our surveys, installs and monitoring and maintenance are delivered to the highest standards. Our achievement of ISO 9001:2015 recognises our commitment to customer quality and care. View our accreditation page

Yes, we hold SIA licensing for our control-room and all Guarding staff.

GBSG are approved to the NSI Gold standard, ensuring that we work to the highest industry standards demanded by the Police, Fire and Rescue Services as well as insurers.

Yes, GBSG are approved to the BAFE® adopted SP203-1 scheme, for designing, installing, commissioning, handing over and maintaining of fire detection and alarm systems.

Yes, we are members of the BSIA trade association for the professional security industry in the UK.

We offer comprehensive maintenance contracts for our alarms, CCTV and access control systems. You can find out more details by visiting our maintenance page.

A maintenance contract helps to prolong the life of your security and fire system. A system working in optimum condition will always give you the best results. Having a contract also means you receive priority for emergency call-outs related to your system.

We provide fire and intruder alarms as well as business critical alarms.

The cost of an alarm system, depends on the type of property and also any specific features that you might need. We undertake a free site survey to ensure you have the right system for your property.

As well as providing an audible signal that an intruder has entered tour property. Alarm systems also give a visual deterrent. Having an alarm, also helps to shows insurers that you are taking steps to secure your property.

Yes, we provide alarms with a police response.

GBSG offer smart technology to help you control your alarm – visit GBSG Pulse to find out more.

Batteries in an alarm system, should last for around two years. However, excessive use or poor signal strength can affect battery life. We recommend that your batteries are replaced every two years. If you have a maintenance contract with us, we will check and if necessary, replace your batteries when we service your system.

A monitored alarm, sends an alert into our monitoring station. Our monitoring staff are then able to call the police and your keyholders – should action need to be taken. To find out more about monitoring – click here.

The cost of the CCTV system, will depend on a number of factors including the type and number of cameras that your stem requires. We tailor every CCTV ssytem to your specific needs and the price will be based on the right system to provide you with the best solution.

Yes, you can view footage from your CCTV system on any smart device. You can also get a number of alerts through GBSG Pulse(R).

We make sure all of our systems are future-proof, so that they can be added to and developed as your needs change.

We supply and install a variety of CCTV systems, that are suitable for both businesses and homes. We also have a variety of specialist systems, which we have developed to suit the needs of specific customers.

We have been working in the industry for over 35 years and as well as being accredited, we have a team of experts who design and install our systems.

GBSG install a wide variety of IP CCTV camera systems. IP cameras have a number of benefits over Analogue – you can read our IP V Analogue blog o find out more. Our free site survey always takes into account your property and the best cameras that will work based on the security and detection you need.

Yes, we do. Our CCTV cameras and installations are of a high industry standard, but that same technology can be applied to protecting your home.

Yes, we have a 24/7 call-out service for emergency repairs – for all of our contracted customers.

Yes, we provide monitoring services for CCTV, fire and intruder alarms all from our NSI Gold control room offers active security prevention, taken care of by our SIA approved team based at the heart of our head office.

We provide a range of services to find out more visit our services page.

Yes, we have our own purpose built NSI Gold control room, which is staffed by our highly trained SIA alarm handlers.

Yes, we install, maintain and monitor many school fire alarm systems. To find out more visit our Education page.

We install a range of fire alarm systems, but we do specialise in the design of fire alarms and detection for commercial and public premises.

Yes, all of Our systems meet BS5839-1: 2017, adapted to the BAFE® adopted SP203-1 scheme for designing, commissioning, installing, maintaining and handing over of fire alarms and detection systems.

We fit addressable systems and also can create zones. Our skilled surveyors work with you so that you get the exact system that you need for your building.

Yes, our systems can be configured so that they can control equipment: such as lifts, fire shutters, ventilation and air conditioning units.

We design our systems so that they are future-proof, this means that they can expand and grow with you.

We are able to integrate all sorts of the systems that we provide – giving you complete security from one trusted provider.