Based in Blackburn, Lancashire · Nationwide coverage | Available 24/7 0800 193 2205 | info@inspecfs.co.uk
Blackburn fire & security specialists

Fire alarm & security systems, installed and maintained to British Standards.

Most clients come to us after the same story: missed services, faults that keep coming back and an installer who never picks up the phone. We do it differently. FIA-accredited, fully insured, and you deal directly with the engineer doing the work. Based in Blackburn, working across the UK.

24 hour emergency07443 985662
  • Competent engineersECS · FIA accredited · IPAF · Asbestos awareness
  • Fully insured£5m public · £10m employers
  • British StandardsBS 5839, BS 5266, BS EN 50131
  • 24/7 calloutCommercial & domestic
What we do

Installs, upgrades and servicing across the North West

Whether you need a new system, want to bring an old one up to date, or need it serviced and certified, it's handled by one Blackburn-based team.

01

New installations

Fire alarm, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control systems designed and installed for new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs. Commissioned and certified to BS 5839 and the relevant standards, with full handover paperwork.

  • Site survey and system design
  • Fire alarms, CCTV, intruder & access control
  • Commissioning certificates and logbook
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02

Fire & security system upgrades

Ageing fire alarm panel, grainy CCTV or an intruder alarm that's past its best? We upgrade, extend and modernise existing fire and security systems, and take over systems installed by other companies.

  • Fire alarm panel replacements & addressable conversions
  • Analogue CCTV to HD / IP with remote viewing
  • Intruder alarm & access control upgrades
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03

Servicing & maintenance

Routine servicing to BS 5839-1, which recommends a fire alarm service at least every six months, plus emergency lighting tests, extinguisher servicing and CCTV and intruder maintenance. Every visit is recorded and certified.

  • Fire alarm, emergency lighting & extinguishers
  • CCTV, intruder alarm & access control
  • 24/7 reactive callout
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Who we work with

Commercial and domestic property

From offices, shops and industrial units to family homes, we design and look after systems suited to the building and the people in it.

Commercial

Businesses, landlords & facilities

Fire and security systems for offices, retail, industrial and managed buildings. Installed, serviced and kept compliant, with maintenance contracts and reactive callouts so you stay covered and audit-ready.

Domestic

Homeowners

Intruder alarms, CCTV, smart security and fire detection for your home. Professionally fitted and maintained, whether you're in or away.

Our services

Fire and security systems we install and maintain

One team for the full range of fire and security systems, and the ongoing servicing that keeps them working when it matters.

Advanced MxPro 5 addressable fire alarm control panel installed on a brick wall
Fire

Fire alarm systems

Design, installation, commissioning and servicing of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.

Illuminated green emergency exit sign suspended from a ceiling
Fire

Emergency lighting

Installation, testing and certification to BS 5266-1, keeping escape routes lit if the power fails.

Water fire extinguishers and fire blankets ready for handover
Fire

Fire extinguishers

Supply, installation and annual servicing of extinguishers, with the right cover for your premises.

External Hikvision CCTV bullet camera mounted on cladding
Security

CCTV

HD and IP camera systems with remote viewing. Surveys, installation, upgrades and maintenance.

Stainless steel door entry panel with keypad, camera and proximity reader installed on a brick wall
Security

Access control

Door entry, fobs, keypads and managed access, from single doors to multi-site systems.

Texecom intruder alarm kit with control panel, keypad, motion detectors and proximity fobs
Security

Intruder alarms

Burglar and intruder alarm systems, takeovers and servicing for commercial and domestic sites.

We also install and maintain smoke vents (AOVs), nurse call, VESDA aspirating smoke detection and disabled refuge systems.

Service & maintenance

Keep your systems working and compliant

A system is only as good as its upkeep. Our maintenance contracts keep your fire and security equipment serviced, certified and ready, so you're never caught out by a fault or a missed inspection.

  • Regular servicing to the relevant standards
  • Certificates and records for compliance
  • Service reminders so nothing lapses
  • 24/7 reactive callout
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24/7 monitoring

Fire and security monitoring, around the clock

Know straight away when your fire alarm or intruder alarm activates, even when the building's empty. We connect fire alarms and intruder alarms to a 24/7 alarm receiving centre, with dual-path signalling so the alarm still gets through if a line fails.

Prefer to keep an eye on things yourself? We also set up app alerts, remote set and unset, and live CCTV viewing on your phone.

About our monitoring
Operators at work in the ARC Monitoring 24/7 alarm receiving centre
Recent installations

A look at the work we do

Fire and security installations across commercial and domestic properties, straight from the job.

Why Inspec

Local, qualified and accountable

A Blackburn-based fire and security company working nationwide. You deal with the people who do the work and take responsibility for getting it right.

Qualified engineers

ECS-carded engineers with Fire Industry Association (FIA) qualifications covering extinguishers, service and maintenance.

Fully insured

£5 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability. Certificates available on request.

Based in Blackburn

Close by for installs, servicing and reactive callouts across Lancashire and the North West.

24/7 emergency callout

Faults don't keep office hours. We're contactable around the clock for urgent fire and security issues.

Compliance first

Systems installed and serviced to the relevant standards, with the paperwork to back it up.

Commercial & domestic

One team for businesses and homeowners, with the right approach for each type of property.

Areas we cover

Based in Blackburn, covering the North West

Our base in Blackburn puts us within easy reach of East Lancashire, Preston, Greater Manchester and the Fylde coast. We also take on work nationwide.

  • Blackburn
  • Darwen
  • Accrington
  • Burnley
  • Clitheroe
  • Rossendale
  • Preston
  • Chorley
  • Leyland
  • Bolton
  • Bury
  • Wigan
  • Manchester
  • Blackpool
  • Lancaster
FAQs

Fire and security installs, upgrades and servicing: common questions

How often should a fire alarm be serviced?

BS 5839-1 recommends that a fire alarm system is serviced by a competent engineer at intervals of no more than six months. We service systems to that schedule, record every visit in your logbook and issue a certificate.

Can you upgrade my existing fire or security system?

Yes. We replace ageing fire alarm panels and convert conventional systems to addressable, upgrade analogue CCTV to HD or IP with remote viewing, modernise intruder alarms and access control, and take over systems installed by other companies. We'll survey what you have and tell you what can be kept.

Do you only cover Blackburn?

We're based in Blackburn and cover the whole of Lancashire and the North West, including Darwen, Accrington, Burnley, Preston, Bolton and Manchester. We also work nationwide, so get in touch wherever you are.

Do you offer a 24 hour emergency callout?

Yes. For urgent faults or alarm activations, call our 24 hour line on 07443 985662.

Do you install and service CCTV and intruder alarms as well as fire alarms?

Yes. Alongside fire alarms and emergency lighting we install and maintain CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire extinguishers, nurse call, VESDA and disabled refuge systems.

Can you monitor my fire alarm and intruder alarm?

Yes. We connect fire alarms and intruder alarms to a 24/7 alarm receiving centre with dual-path signalling, and can set up app alerts and remote CCTV viewing. Monitoring can usually be added to an existing system.

Will I get certificates after the work?

Yes. Installations, upgrades and services come with the relevant certificates and logbook entries, which you'll need for your fire risk assessment, insurer or landlord.

Get in touch

Request a quote or book a service

Tell us about your property and what you need, whether that's an installation, upgrade, service or callout, and we'll get back to you promptly.

Office0800 193 2205
24/7 emergency07443 985662
Emailinfo@inspecfs.co.uk
Based inBlackburn, Lancashire

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