Protect your business, your people and your property with fire and security systems designed around your premises. Bainbridge provides commercial fire alarm and security systems for businesses and industrial sites across Preston, supporting the practical requirements of larger commercial, industrial and multi-site operations through new installations, upgrades and ongoing maintenance.
Fire and security requirements become more complex as premises grow, particularly across larger commercial and industrial sites where different areas need different levels of protection.
Bainbridge designs systems around your premises rather than applying a standard specification, considering how your building is used and where access needs to be controlled or monitored.
CCTV can work alongside intruder detection to provide additional visibility when an alarm is triggered, access control can restrict entry to sensitive areas, and door entry can be added where staff, visitor or contractor access needs managing.
Bringing these systems together under one contractor means they work alongside one another, with a single point of contact for future servicing, faults, upgrades and maintenance across:
Can fire and security systems be integrated? Many systems have integration capabilities, and our team works to develop a solution for your business to provide a more coordinated approach to protecting your business.
Reliable fire detection is central to keeping any commercial premises safe, and the right system depends on the building, its use and its fire-risk requirements.
Our certified engineers can advise you on the right approach for your Preston business. Whether it’s a new system designed from scratch or an upgrade on an existing installation, you’ll have constant access to their expertise as they manage the project through commissioning to ongoing maintenance.
Our fully addressable fire alarm systems, including 4-zone and 8-zone panels, suit larger or more complex sites where precise, zoned detection matters, while our 4-zone conventional panels offer a cost-effective solution for smaller premises.
Upgrades are common following a building extension, a change of use, an older system that’s no longer supported, coverage that’s no longer adequate, or as part of a wider refurbishment, and if your current system was installed by another contractor, we’re just as happy to assess it and take over servicing.
CCTV and access control provide complementary layers of security across commercial and industrial premises, helping you monitor your site while controlling who can access it.
Our CCTV systems offer internal and external coverage across offices, warehouses, industrial units, entrances, yards and loading areas, with recorded footage available as evidence and remote access where appropriate. Larger or multi-building sites in Preston can be assessed to identify where coverage matters most.
Access control lets you manage staff, visitor and contractor entry, protect restricted areas and provide access records, and can work alongside door entry systems and wider security systems for a joined-up approach. If your existing CCTV no longer provides adequate coverage, we can advise on extending or upgrading it.
Security requirements differ depending on the premises, how it operates and what needs protecting.
Manufacturing and industrial businesses may need to protect production areas, warehouses and vehicle access points; distribution sites often require wider coverage; offices tend to place more emphasis on controlled entry.
Bainbridge provides businesses in Preston fire and security solutions across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, offices, retail, education and organisations operating across multiple sites.
Preston’s commercial landscape includes established industrial activity alongside manufacturing, research, innovation and technology sectors, so requirements vary considerably by premises. Rather than offering the same package to every customer, we assess the building first and recommend accordingly.
For multi-site organisations, a coordinated approach also brings consistency as systems are maintained, upgraded or extended.
Alongside fire and security, Bainbridge also provides electrical installation and electrical testing & maintenance for Preston businesses, helping you manage a wider range of safety and compliance requirements under one contractor.
Wondering can an existing fire or security system be upgraded? If you already have fire alarms, CCTV, access control or intruder alarms in place, upgrading the existing system is an option.
Our engineers can assess your installation and recommend whether equipment can be retained, extended, integrated or replaced, so you understand your options before committing to a full replacement.
We’re committed to installing upgrades that work seamlessly with your existing systems, while extending coverage, finding fault points, replacing individual components, and bringing previously separate systems together under one point of contact.
If you’re comparing options before investing, our guide to purchasing a commercial intruder alarm explains the key considerations for commercial premises.
Your business will have an accredited expert across fire detection, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms. We design your systems to work together, with a single point of contact for servicing, faults and future changes.
Our fire and security division is led by Pete Abernethy, who brings over 23 years of experience in the industry. Pete manages a team of skilled engineers who put customers at the centre of every project, from initial survey through to long-term maintenance.
Bainbridge is fully certified, insured and approved to BAFE SP203-1 for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Our intruder alarm installations are certified to PD 6662:2017 under SSAIB-approved schemes, and all our installations and paperwork are audited on a regular basis.
Current regional project examples while Preston case studies are being confirmed
As well as Preston itself, we support businesses across the surrounding area, including:
Wherever you’re based, our engineers can visit your premises to assess your fire and security requirements.
Whether you need a new fire alarm system, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, system upgrades or ongoing maintenance, Bainbridge can help. Get in touch to discuss your Preston project with our fire and security team.