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  • REMOTE MONITORING
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Specialist installer of bespoke fire detection systems in 

commercial and residential heritage buildings.  


We offer a no compromise approach to protecting life, 

period property and possessions.

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896)

"...these old buildings do not belong to us only; that they have belonged to our forefathers, and they will belong to our descendants unless we play them false. They are not in any sense our property, to do as we like with. We are only trustees for those that come after us."

Welcome

Our Heritage

Our country is home to some of the most iconic and architecturally significant buildings.  We are passionate and care deeply about properties of historic importance.

Fire Protection

Our accredited team appreciate the importance of historic buildings and possess the knowledge and experience to overcome any modern day fire engineering challenges they present.

Fire Safety Engineering

We have aligned our business with specialist products and services perfectly suited to safeguard yesterday's treasures for the next generation.

Sectors We Work In

Commercial

Residential

Residential

As “fire is still the greatest single threat to heritage”, our mission is to provide engineered fire protection solutions for the conservation of Heritage buildings.

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Residential

Residential

Residential

We are a specialist provider of fire alarm systems for period property homeowners.  A fire alarm system can not only protect your loved ones but also your home and its possessions.

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Services

Consultation

Consultation

Consultation

However complex the building to 

be protected, we are able to assist architects and consultants in designing fire protection engineered solutions.

Design

Consultation

Consultation

Utilising specialist products and services, we have the knowledge, qualifications and experience to assist in the design of fire protection requirements for any size project.

Installation

Consultation

Installation

Cost effective engineered solutions will guarantee that new installation works or modifications to existing systems are certified in accordance to current regulatory standards.

Handover

Service & Maintenance

Installation

Carry out commissioning process and witness testing of fire protection systems, to ensure the installation performs in conformity with the design intent.

Service & Maintenance

Service & Maintenance

Service & Maintenance

Qualified and competent personnel experienced and committed to providing a first class customer service in accordance to current regulatory standards.

Monitoring

Service & Maintenance

Service & Maintenance

Monitoring of your fire protection systems so that alarm notifications can be actioned immediately. This reduces critical time delays, providing peace of mind that your property is being monitored.

Wireless Technology

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

We are a leading technology partner installing to BS EN 54-25 wireless fire detection  & fire alarm systems. 

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Benefits Of Wireless

Damage to existing decor, unsightly surface cable/containment, asbestos restrictions & disruption, dust and dirt exposure, client disruption.

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Chester Cathedral

Our recent wireless fire detection & alarm installation

Aspiration Smoke Detection

Very Early Smoke Detection

The faster a fire is detected, the sooner action can be taken in order to prevent more serious damage. 

Detection Environments

Air sampling smoke detection can be installed into a vast and varied range of fire detection environments.

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Beam Detection

Optical Beam Smoke Detection (OBSD) can be used where more 

conventional technologies are unable to provide fire detection. 


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Wireless Remote Monitoring

Fire & Fault Signalling

Fire & Fault Signalling

Fire & Fault Signalling

Fire detection systems monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via secure wireless transmission, certified to the highest UK and European Standards.

Alarm Receiving Centre

Fire & Fault Signalling

Fire & Fault Signalling

Systems monitored by trained controllers at Incident Management Centres, who will contact Key Holders or the Fire & Rescue Service, upon receiving a Fire or Fault signal.

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Fire Brigade Response

Fire & Fault Signalling

Fire Brigade Response

In the event of a confirmed signal the Fire & Rescue Service will be contacted, so as to manage and minimise critical response attendance times. 

Intelligent Emergency Lighting

Along with fire detection & alarm protection, emergency lighting almost always forms part of the life safety system’s ‘package’.


Standard or bespoke fittings available, so aesthetes will not be compromised.

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Case Studies

    A Few In Detail

    Name:                         Kenilworth Castle


    Site Location:           Warwickshire


    Date:                            1571


    Listed Structure:     LBI


    Client:                          English Heritage 


    Fire Protection;


    Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1

    Name:                          Boscobel House


    Site Location:           Stafford


    Date:                            1632


    Listed Structure:     LBII*


    Client:                          English Heritage


    Fire Protection;


    Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1


    Name:                          Crag Hall


    Site Location:           Derbyshire


    Date:                            1815


    Listed Structure:     LBII


    Client:                          Knowsley Estate


    Life Safety Protection;


    Wireless Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System to BS 5839-1 Grade A, Category L1


    Emergency Lighting to BS 5266






    Name:                          Wroxeter Roman City


    Site Location:           Shrewsbury


    Client:                          English Heritage

    Current Projects

    - Chester Cathedral


    - Chester


    - Church of England


    - Wireless Fire Detection and Fire Alarm & Air Sampling Systems

      About Us

      Bradley Parker - MIFSM MIFPO GIFireE MInstLM MIET is a qualified electrical engineer with 23 years’ experience in the fire and life safety industry. 


      He now specialises in providing a fire & life safety service to the heritage sector, with particular interest in buildings of special interest.

      Roberta Lye - MCIOB AssocRICS is an experienced Building Estimator and qualified Senior Commercial Construction Manager with more than 18 years’ experience in the Construction Industry.


      Working alongside Bradley to specialise in providing fire & life safety services to the heritage sector, with particular interest in historic and buildings of special interest.

      MEET THE TEAM

      Contact Us

      Have an enquiry and would like to get in touch?

      Message us on WhatsApp

      Herdwork Underley Business Centre I Kearstwick I Kirby Lonsdale I LA6 2DY t. 0800 644 1974 Bradley m. 07826 480171 e. bradley@charles-thomas.co.uk Roberta m. 07951 742308 e. roberta@charles-thomas.co.uk

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      We Are BAFE® Registered

      BAFE is the independent registration body for third party certified fire protection companies across the UK - a national independent register of quality fire safety service providers.

      SP203-1 has four competency modules:


      - System Design

      - Installation

      - Commissioning/Handover

      - Maintenance


      Here We Are

      Members & Partners

      The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) believes old buildings have a future.


      So do we and that's why we are a 

      Corperate Supporter.


      https://www.spab.org.uk/

      "If you own a listed building your first port of call should be the Listed Property Owners Club"


      THE DAILY MAIL


      Which is why we are a Gold Supplier.


      https://www.lpoc.co.uk/

      Supporting and protecting Britain's lived-in Heritage.


      We are supporting also as an 

      Approved Supplier 


      https://www.historichouses.org/

      A complete Directory of information on products and services for the conservation of historic buildings.


      Look us up under "suppliers and consultants for the installation of fire detection, suppression and alarm systems in historic building"


      https://www.buildingconservation.com/

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