FAFS Fire & Security

What FAFS Fire & Security does

FAFS Fire & Security, trading legally as Fire Alarm Fabrication Services Limited (Company No. 02565127), is a UK-based specialist provider of integrated fire protection, security and monitoring services, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Chessington, Surrey. It designs, supplies, installs, commissions, maintains and monitors commercial fire detection and alarm systems (conventional and analogue addressable), aspirating smoke detection via Xtralis VESDA, wireless fire detection via Hyfire, fire suppression (gas, kitchen, water mist, sprinklers, dry/wet risers, hydrants), fire safety equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, signage), passive fire protection (fire doors, fire stopping), fire risk assessments and training, and security systems (intruder alarms, CCTV, access control). Its in-house Connect Monitoring alarm receiving centre delivers 24/7 alarm monitoring, CCTV monitoring, ConnectMe lone-worker protection, real-time asset tracking and water leak detection.

The company operates three UK offices (Chessington, Gravesend, Milton Keynes) with a 24/7 in-house service engineer fleet delivering national coverage, and holds premier UK credentials including NSI Gold, BAFE SP203 (BS 5839), FIA, Constructionline Gold, CHAS, IFEDA, IFC, BSI, BAFSA and British Fire Consortium memberships. Revenue is generated through three core streams: one-time installation and commissioning charges (typically 50% on order, 50% on takeover), recurring annual maintenance contracts (standard and premium 4-hour response tiers), and recurring 24/7 monitoring subscriptions priced per unit or site, with additional transactional charges for call-outs and parts. Standard contract terms are 5-year initial periods with automatic 12-month renewals, producing a sticky recurring-revenue base.

Since 2017 FAFS has been wholly owned by Mitie Group plc, the UK's largest listed facilities management and professional services company (approximately 77,500 employees), following acquisition via Marlowe Fire & Security / Mitie Security Limited. Day-to-day operations, branding and customer relationships continue to operate under the FAFS Fire & Security and Connect Monitoring sub-brands.

Name

FAFS Fire & Security

Legal name

Fire Alarm Fabrication Services Limited

Website

https://fafsfireandsecurity.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FAFS Fire & Security, a UK fire and security services firm founded in 1988 and owned by Mitie Group since 2017, designs, installs and maintains commercial fire detection, suppression and security systems and runs a 24/7 in-house alarm monitoring centre for clients across multiple sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Security system integration
• Alarm monitoring services
• Fire risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chessington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Charges: One-time project-based charges for supply, installation, integration, configuration, programming, commissioning, testing, and inspection of fire protection, fire detection, life safety, security, and associated systems. Payment terms: 50% on issue of order, 50% on Installation/Takeover Date.
2. Annual Maintenance Charge: Recurring annual charges for ongoing maintenance, servicing, inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, replacement of components, upgrades, and technical support services. Standard service level with preventative maintenance visits during Normal Working Hours. Can be paid in instalments.
3. Annual Monitoring Charge: Recurring annual charges for alarm monitoring, CCTV monitoring, remote monitoring, and system management services. Provided 24 hours per day, 365 days per annum.
4. Additional Charges: Chargeable services including emergency call-outs, remote intervention/resets, travel, materials, equipment replacement for faults due to customer breach, disposal of goods, abortive visits, administration fees, suspension/reinstatement fees, and civils work.
5. Premium Service Level: Enhanced service level with priority response times (4 hours), complimentary fault attendance and repairs, available only in exceptional circumstances authorised by a Director.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FAFS Fire & Security designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains commercial fire protection, fire detection, life safety, security and monitoring systems for businesses across all UK sectors. Core offerings cover fire alarms, fire detection (including VESDA aspirating and wireless systems), fire suppression (gas, sprinklers, water mist), fire safety equipment, passive fire protection, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control, plus 24/7 alarm and CCTV monitoring, lone worker protection, asset tracking and water leak detection through an in-house alarm receiving centre.

Product overview

FAFS Fire & Security offers a comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio of fire protection, security systems, and monitoring solutions. The company provides fire detection systems (Fire Alarms, Aspirating Smoke Detection with VESDA technology, Wireless Fire Detection), fire suppression (Gas, Kitchen, Water Mist, Sprinkler Systems, Dry/Wet Risers, Fire Hydrants), fire safety equipment (Extinguishers, Hose Reels, Signage), passive fire protection (Fire Doors, Fire Stopping), fire risk assessments and training, security systems (Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control), and 24/7 monitoring solutions (Alarm Monitoring, CCTV Monitoring, ConnectMe Lone Worker, Asset Tracking, Water Leak Detection). Services span from initial design and installation through to commissioning, maintenance and remote monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring service that continually monitors all alarm signals and reacts in the event of an activation, contacting the Emergency Services.
• ConnectMe Lone Worker Solution

Products and services

• Fire Alarms

Quantifiable outcome

• Protect employees 24/7 for as little as 18p per unit per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Xtralis (VESDA)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Very Early Warning Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD/VESDA) systems. Xtralis pioneered VESDA technology for continuous air sampling and early fire detection in high-risk environments including data centres, telecommunications facilities, and clean rooms.
• Hyfire WirelessTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for wireless fire detection solutions using state-of-the-art radio technology. Hyfire provides wireless fire detection products including control panels, detectors, manual call points, and electronic sounders with encrypted channels for reliable signal transmission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marlowe Fire & Security: The parent division of which FAFS is a trading brand; offers integrated fire protection, security systems, and monitoring to UK commercial customers across multiple regional brands. Directly comparable in product scope and customer base, with FAFS effectively operating as a regional sub-brand inside this peer.
• Banham Group: London-headquartered fire and security installer and locksmith serving commercial and residential customers across the South East. Directly comparable service mix (intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, fire detection, monitoring) and overlapping Greater London customer footprint.
• Amthal Fire & Security: UK fire and security specialist offering fire risk assessments, system design, installation, and maintenance for commercial clients. Closely comparable integrated service model and customer type to FAFS.
• Tecserv UK: UK fire alarm and life safety systems provider covering design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Operates a similar recurring-revenue model focused on commercial compliance-driven fire protection customers.
• Wessex Fire & Security: South-England-based fire and security contractor providing fire alarm, fire suppression, intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control design, installation, and maintenance. Comparable niche-mid-market positioning and integrated offering.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Fire & Security: The ultimate parent business unit of FAFS within Mitie Group plc, delivering integrated fire and security services to large enterprise customers nationally. Direct portfolio overlap and most relevant broader-incumbent comp for sizing the UK market.
• Securitas UK: UK division of the global Securitas group, providing electronic security systems integration and monitoring alongside guarding services. Overlaps FAFS in fire/intruder monitoring and systems integration for larger customers.
• Chubb Fire & Security (UK): Long-established UK fire and security incumbent (owned by Carrier) operating across fire detection, suppression, intruder, CCTV, and monitoring for enterprise and mid-market customers. Overlaps FAFS at the higher-complexity end of the market.
• STANLEY Security (UK): Global security integrator with a substantial UK footprint delivering intrusion, video, access control, fire systems, and monitoring to commercial customers. Competes with FAFS for mid-market and enterprise installations.

Emerging players

• FFE (Fireray / Fire Fighting Enterprises): UK-headquartered specialist in optical beam smoke detection and fire detection products used in commercial and industrial applications. Adjacent / enabling role to FAFS as a technology and component supplier in fire detection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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