HADES FIRE PROTECTION LIMITED

What HADES FIRE PROTECTION LIMITED does

Hades Fire Protection Limited is a privately-held UK fire and security systems integrator headquartered in Faversham, Kent, founded in 2007. The company designs, supplies, installs, commissions, and maintains fire detection and alarm systems (conventional, addressable, and wireless radio), CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, safety signage, and fire risk assessments for commercial and domestic clients across Kent, with additional reach into London and Dover. Service delivery is sales-led: free on-site surveys are offered in the core Kent region, with quotes progressing to installation and recurring maintenance contracts (one, two, or four scheduled visits per year) that lock in long-tail revenue and 24/7 emergency support. The company holds BAFE and NSI System Silver accreditations for both fire and electronic security disciplines, complemented by FIA and Gate Safe memberships, and works with partner Risk Assessors to deliver BAFE SP205 Life Fire Risk Assessments.

The business is technically a multi-vendor reseller rather than a product manufacturer, operating with a small team of field engineers (headcount band of 1–10) supported by a 24/7 on-call rota for contracted maintenance customers. Remote monitoring is delivered through a partnership with Southern Monitoring Services, an NSI Gold approved Alarm Receiving Centre. The revenue model combines one-time installation project fees with recurring maintenance subscriptions and a managed-services monitoring layer, alongside hardware resale (BSI kitemarked extinguishers, Jalite photoluminescent signage) and professional services such as fire risk assessments and reactive callouts. The company has no subsidiaries, no disclosed external investors, and operates as an independent founder/owner-managed business.

Distribution and customer acquisition rely on direct field sales supported by a website, Google Maps listing, and customer reviews on Google and Facebook. GTM is regionally concentrated: free no-obligation surveys funnel prospects into quotations, and handover includes free customer training, CAD zone charts, as-fitted drawings, log books, asset registers, and fire-resistant document boxes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for installations but is anchored on a recurring maintenance subscription model, with weekly call-point testing and monthly checks advertised from £15/week in Faversham, Canterbury and Dover, signalling a small-ticket, high-frequency commercial relationship rather than large enterprise contracts.

Name

HADES FIRE PROTECTION LIMITED

Legal name

Hades Fire Protection Limited

Website

https://hadesfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hades Fire Protection Limited is a small, privately-held UK fire and security systems integrator based in Faversham, Kent, that designs, installs, supplies, and maintains fire detection, alarm, CCTV, intruder alarm, and access control systems for commercial and domestic clients across Kent, London, and Dover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Security Systems Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Fire detection systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Security system maintenance
• Access control solutions
• CCTV installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Faversham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Installation: Design, supply, installation, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems for commercial and domestic properties. Includes conventional, addressable, and wireless systems.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts with one, two or four scheduled visits for fixed cost. Three year contracts available. Includes servicing and inspection of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers.
3. Reactive Maintenance: On-call 24/7, 365 days a year for fault or false alarm support. Includes free email and telephone support, and chargeable site attendance.
4. Remote Monitoring Services: Digital communicator and ARC monitoring through Southern Monitoring Services or Risco app. Connects to Alarm Receiving Centre for escalation to emergency services or keyholders.
5. Fire Extinguisher Supply: Supply of BSI kitemarked fire extinguishers from local suppliers TG Products and CheckFire. Products include water, foam, powder, wet chemical, and CO2 extinguishers.
6. Fire Safety Signage: Official distributor of Jalite Photoluminescent signs. Supply and/or fit of fire and safety signage to BS5499.
7. Fire Risk Assessments: Works with qualified Risk Assessors to provide comprehensive FRA Reports including BAFE SP205 Life Fire Risk Assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hades Fire Protection is a BAFE and NSI certified installer, supplier, and maintainer of fire detection and alarm systems plus security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder alarms) across Kent and surrounding UK areas. The company provides full-lifecycle services from initial consultation, CAD design, supply, installation, commissioning, testing and verification through to ongoing preventative and reactive maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring.

Product overview

HADES FIRE PROTECTION LIMITED is a BAFE and NSI certified fire detection and security systems installer, supplier, and maintainer operating across Kent. The company operates as a service-centric business offering a portfolio of interconnected fire and security products: the core offerings are Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, CCTV Systems, Intruder Alarms, and Access Control Systems. These are supplemented by add-on services including Emergency Lighting, Fire Risk Assessments, Monitoring & 24/7 On Call support (via Southern Monitoring Services or Risco app), Fire Extinguisher Services (supply and maintenance), Safety Signage (Jalite photoluminescent products), and Maintenance Contracts. The company provides the full lifecycle from initial consultation and design (using AutoCad) through to supply, installation, commissioning, testing, verification, handover, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems for commercial and domestic properties. Covers conventional, addressable, and wireless radio fire systems compliant with BAFE SP203-1 and BS5839 standards.
• CCTV Systems CCTV surveillance system design, installation, and maintenance for homes and businesses, meeting NSI code of practice for CCTV to NCP 104.
• Intruder Alarms Intruder alarm system supply, installation, and maintenance including bell-only and monitored systems, NSI System Silver accredited to PD 6662 or BS 8418.
• Access Control Systems Access control system design, supply, installation, and maintenance including card swipe entry, biometric systems (fingerprint/eye scanners), and intercom systems, NSI System Silver accredited to NCP 109.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting installation, maintenance, and testing (monthly flick tests and annual 3-hour tests) in accordance with BS5266-1:2016.
• Fire Risk Assessments Fire Risk Assessment Reports performed in conjunction with qualified Risk Assessors, certificated to BAFE SP205 Life Fire Risk Assessment standards.
• Monitoring & 24/7 On Call Remote monitoring services via digital communicators, NSI Gold approved Alarm Receiving Centre (Southern Monitoring Services), or app-based monitoring through Risco, with 24/7 emergency support for contracted maintenance customers.
• Fire Extinguisher Services Supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets, compliant with BS5306 standards. Supplies BSI kitemarked extinguishers from TG Products and CheckFire.
• Safety Signage Supply and installation of Jalite photoluminescent fire and safety signage to BS5499, BS ISO 3864-1:2011, and BS EN ISO 7010:2020.
• Maintenance Contracts NSI Silver and BAFE accredited preventative and reactive maintenance services covering fire alarms, VESDA systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, AOVs, public address/emergency voice communication, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems. Annual or multi-year contracts with scheduled visits and 24/7 emergency support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extends equipment lifespan through regular maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Monitoring ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSI Gold approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) partnership. Southern Monitoring Services is the largest independent ARC in the UK with over 30 years experience and achieved the first NSI Quality Assurance ISO 9002 certificate. Provides high integrity monitoring of fire alarms in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2008, NSI SSQS 102 and BS5979:2007.
• JaliteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Jalite Photoluminescent safety signs. JALITE signs conform to BS ISO 3864-1:2011 and BS EN ISO 7010:2020.
• PowerX Fire ExtinguishersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of PowerX fire extinguishers.
• FirePower Fire ExtinguishersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of FirePower fire extinguishers.
• TG ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal supplier of fire extinguishers, manufactured to highest standards and approved to BS EN3.
• CheckFireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal supplier of fire extinguishers and related products, manufactured to highest standards and approved to BS EN3.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT UK: One of the largest UK providers of intruder alarms, fire detection, CCTV and monitored security solutions with a national installation and monitoring footprint. Overlaps with Hades across fire alarm and intruder alarm installation and ARC monitoring, but at much greater scale.
• Secom PLC: UK national security and fire systems installer and monitoring provider offering intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and fire detection to commercial customers. Comparable service lines to Hades but with national reach, larger engineering teams and central monitoring.
• Verisure UK: Major UK/European provider of monitored intruder and smoke alarm systems with strong brand, central ARC and direct-to-customer sales. Overlaps with Hades in fire/smoke detection and monitored alarm services, primarily serving the domestic and small-business segment.

Direct peers

• Solo Fire & Security: UK-based fire and security installer covering Essex and surrounding counties, offering fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and maintenance contracts. Comparable regional peer with similar product mix and small-team operating model.
• TECSERV UK: UK fire alarm system installer, supplier and maintainer servicing commercial and public-sector clients across multiple UK regions. Comparable to Hades in offering design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of fire detection systems under third-party accreditation schemes.
• WFS Fire & Security: UK fire and security systems installer offering design, supply, installation and maintenance of fire detection, intruder, CCTV and access control systems for commercial customers. Comparable regional peer competing in the same SME and public-sector install-and-maintain segment.
• Sunfish Services: UK-based fire detection, alarm, security, and electrical services contractor serving commercial clients in the East of England. Closely comparable to Hades as a similarly sized regional installer offering fire alarm, CCTV, access control, and maintenance packages with BAFE/NSI-style accreditations.
• Church Fire & Security: UK fire and security systems installer providing fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control to commercial and domestic customers. Comparable mid-sized regional peer with a similar product breadth and recurring maintenance offering.

Others

• CSL Group: UK provider of dual-path signalling and connectivity for monitored fire and intruder alarm systems, supplying installers and ARCs. Adjacent to Hades as an enabling technology partner for the remote monitoring service Hades delivers via its ARC partner.

Regional players

• Banham Group: London-headquartered locksmith, security and fire systems provider serving London and the South East. Closely comparable regional competitor for fire alarm, access control and intruder alarm services in the London/Kent corridor that Hades also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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