Absolute Fire & Security

13/10/2026

What's it like working with us?

We'll let our customers tell you...

Looking for friendly, knowledgeable fire and security experts? Get in touch on 01483 791 500 or email [email protected]

09/10/2026

Burglar alarms have come a long way. Just watch this Bargain Hunt clip and be amazed!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0p9x8ct

And if you need to update your home or business security, get in touch with us for friendly, independent advice.
Call 01483 791 500 or email [email protected]

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07/10/2026

It's time to celebrate our team once again – huge congratulations to Vyto Zvinklys, our Employee of the Month!

This recognises Vyto’s incredible desire to keep learning since joining us earlier this year.

As well as providing consistently excellent customer service over the phone, Vyto regularly carries out remote resets, assists clients via the cloud, and does a lot of behind-the-scenes work that few people will ever see.

And as the photo below shows, he’s always focusing on learning new things – you can see him getting to grips with a Honeywell Galaxy so he can provide first-line support to the wider team with these systems.

It’s a pleasure to have Vyto on our team - a big congratulations and thank you - very well deserved! 😀

01/10/2026

When you think of monitored alarms, your mind might jump straight to burglar alarms.

But there's more! Scroll through for the full range of monitored alarms available. And yes, we can help you with all of them.

Learn lots more here - https://www.absolutesecurity.co.uk/what-is-a-monitored-alarm/

Get the full details from our friendly team by calling 01483 791 500 or emailing [email protected]

29/09/2026

Is your intruder alarm properly monitored?

You might assume so, but it's always worth double-checking.

Ask your provider these five questions to get the whole picture:
1. Is my system monitored by an accredited ARC (Alarm Receiving Centre)?
2. Do I have a valid Police URN registered to this property?
3. Is my installation certified to BS EN 50131?
4. Is my installer NSI- or SSAIB-accredited?
5. Will I / do I own the equipment, or is it on loan?

Get fully informed by reading our guide to monitored alarms - https://www.absolutesecurity.co.uk/what-is-a-monitored-alarm/

24/09/2026

The Autumn equinox has been and gone, and most of us are using our gardens less than we did in the summer.

You'll probably be putting your garden furniture, cooking equipment and gardening tools away any time now.

But have you stopped to think about how secure your outbuildings and sheds might be?

Here are 5 ways to keep your fair-weather possessions safe until spring:
- extend your CCTV coverage or intruder alarm to include outbuildings
- use security lighting outside your shed or garage
- upgrade to a smart lock instead of a regular padlock
- obscure any windows so opportunistic thieves can't see inside your shed
- use lockable stands or ground anchors to add an extra layer of security

And of course, make sure your outbuilding contents are insured.

Get even more advice in our practical guide to protecting your outbuildings

How to protect your outbuildings (barns, stables, garden sheds, workshops, home offices and their contents) from intruders. Home security tips

22/09/2026

Hot off the press, a customer review that's so good you might think we wrote it ourselves (which, of course, we didn't).

Want to know more about our range of intruder alarms or our quotation and installation process?
You can get in touch with our friendly team on 01483 791 500 or [email protected]

15/09/2026

Let's play a little game of true or false...

All monitored alarms guarantee a police response if someone breaks into your home or premises.

What do you think?

Drumroll....

The answer is FALSE.

Do you know why? Read our latest article to find out 👉https://www.absolutesecurity.co.uk/what-is-a-monitored-alarm/

10/09/2026

If your alarm goes off, will anyone come?

Most homeowners assume that someone’s watching their monitored alarm and that the police will respond, but this isn’t always the case.

Here's what DOES happen:
1. Your monitored alarm will connect to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). This is a 24/7 staffed facility, watching for signals from your system.

2. What happens next depends on whether your system has a police URN (Unique Reference Number).
✅ If it does have a URN, the ARC can call your local police force directly, treating your alert as a verified, priority incident. This means an average 8-minute response.
❌ If it doesn’t have a URN, the ARC can only call 999, like any other member of the public. This means no guaranteed response time, and worryingly, officers may not be dispatched at all.

This means that although two “monitored” alarms may look similar, they could perform completely differently in an emergency because of who fitted them. 😱

Want to know how to get a URN? Simple - your system must meet the required standard AND your installer must be NSI or SSAIB-accredited, just like Absolute Fire & Security.

Get the full details - Read our full guide for the questions to ask your provider, how to check if your current alarm is properly monitored and what to know before switching providers: https://www.absolutesecurity.co.uk/what-is-a-monitored-alarm/

08/09/2026

Happy clients are the best form of advertising 😀

Whether you want reassurance about how much other clients trust us or like to know what our engineers are like to work with, few things are more helpful than a glowing customer review.

Here's one such piece of feedback... want to know more about how we work and what makes us different? Call us on 01483 791 500 or email [email protected].