Fire Safety, Security and Electrical Services in Reading

Fire alarm services for commercial premises

Arundel Firecare, Security and Electrical provides fire safety, security and electrical services to businesses, landlords and homeowners throughout Reading and the surrounding Berkshire area. Our engineers are BAFE-registered for fire safety, SSAIB-certified for security and NICEIC-approved for electrical work.

Emergency call-out is available 24 hours a day on 01903 716445. Free site surveys can be arranged at short notice.

Fire Safety in Reading

Our BAFE-registered engineers carry out fire risk assessments, fire alarm installation and maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing and emergency lighting across commercial premises, care homes, HMOs and residential properties throughout Reading. Green Park's corporate tenants — including major technology and financial services companies — apply internal compliance standards to fire safety that go beyond the minimum statutory framework. The Royal Berkshire Hospital and associated NHS facilities operate to NHS Estates fire safety guidance. The University of Reading's campus buildings carry educational premises fire safety requirements across a wide range of building types.

Security Services in Reading

Our SSAIB-certified engineers install commercial CCTV, intruder alarms and door access control throughout Reading. Green Park and Thames Valley Park's corporate and data-centre occupiers have high-specification security requirements. For the town centre retail environment around the Oracle Shopping Centre, systems are specified to meet licensing and insurance requirements. For Reading's large residential and HMO sector — driven by the university student population — home alarms start from £299.

Electrical Services in Reading

Our NICEIC-approved electricians carry out EICR inspections, commercial electrical installation, PAT testing and EV charger installation across Reading. The M4 corridor's technology and financial services sector generates significant commercial electrical demand, from distribution board upgrades and three-phase supply work through to EV charging infrastructure for corporate fleets. For the large private rental sector across the RG1, RG2 and RG4 postcodes, EICR inspections for landlords are a legal compliance requirement. EICR from £149.

Serving Reading and the Surrounding Area

Our engineers serve Reading from our West Sussex base. The M4 (junctions 11 and 12), A33 to Basingstoke, A327 south, A4 east to London and west to Newbury provide direct access. We cover the RG1, RG2, RG4 and RG6 postcode area as part of our regular schedule. Key commercial areas include Green Park business park (home to Oracle, Microsoft, Prudential, PepsiCo and Hewlett Packard Enterprise), Thames Valley Park, Vastern Road commercial area and the Oracle Shopping Centre in the town centre. The area's principal employers include Oracle, Microsoft, Prudential, PepsiCo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, the Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Reading.

Beyond Reading itself, we also serve Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Wokingham under the same call-out terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you manage fire safety, security and electrical work in Reading under one contract?

Yes. We hold BAFE registration, SSAIB certification and NICEIC approval and can cover all three disciplines under a single contract from our West Sussex base. We can carry out a combined site survey across all three to reduce the number of site visits required.

Do you carry out fire and security work for businesses on Green Park, Reading?

Yes. Green Park is within our service area. We carry out fire risk assessments, fire alarm installation and maintenance, security system specification and installation, and commercial electrical work for commercial and technology premises throughout Reading and the Berkshire M4 corridor.

How quickly can you attend an emergency in Reading?

Our 24/7 emergency line is 01903 716445. We offer same-day response to Reading for fire alarm faults, security failures and electrical emergencies.

Do you cover the areas surrounding Reading?

Yes. Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Wokingham all fall within our standard service area. We do not apply additional call-out charges to these areas.

How does a free site survey work?

We visit your premises, assess the fire safety, security and electrical position, and provide written recommendations with indicative costs. No charge and no obligation. Call 01903 716445 to book.