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About Helix

Protecting People. Securing Futures.

Helix Fire & Security Ltd was built around a simple frustration: property owners and managers should not have to chase five different contractors to keep their buildings safe and compliant. We do it all, in-house, with one point of accountability.

Safety First

Every decision starts with protecting people, property and compliance responsibilities.

Trusted by Clients

Long-term relationships built on clear communication, dependable delivery and honest advice.

Expertly Delivered

Qualified engineers delivering fire, security and compliance work to recognised UK standards.

Our Story

Built on Experience. Driven by Purpose.

The fire and security industry has a problem. Most building owners and facility managers juggle a fragmented mix of contractors — one for fire alarms, another for CCTV, a third for emergency lighting, a fourth for compliance documentation. When something goes wrong, no one takes responsibility.

We started Helix to solve that. One team. One contact. One accountable partner covering everything from initial survey through to long-term maintenance and compliance reporting — a genuinely integrated in-house team that owns the outcome.

Our promise

If we fit it, we maintain it. If we maintain it, we document it.

Every system we touch is recorded, reportable and ready for compliance review. Nothing is left to memory or scattered across providers.

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What we do

Integrated fire, security and compliance

We deliver integrated fire protection, security and compliance services across the UK — all from one accountable in-house team. You get one person who knows your building, one set of records, one schedule of works and one place to call when something needs attention.

Fire Protection

Fire alarms, extinguishers, AOV ventilation and safety signage designed, installed and maintained to current UK standards.

Security & Smart

CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, intercom, gate automation and connected building systems.

Compliance

Fire risk assessments, certification, PAT testing and regulatory documentation kept current and audit-ready.

Who we work with

Property types we support across the UK

Helix supports a broad range of property types — especially buildings where multiple safety, security and compliance disciplines need to be coordinated.

  • Commercial buildings — offices, business parks, mixed-use commercial property
  • Residential developments — apartment blocks, managed blocks, new-build housing
  • Managed properties — landlords, managing agents and estate management companies
  • HMOs and rented housing — single-property landlords and portfolios alike
  • Retail, hospitality and leisure — independent operators and small chains
  • Industrial and warehousing — distribution, light industrial and storage facilities
  • Care and assisted living — including nurse call and emergency communication systems
  • Education facilities — schools, colleges and training centres

Helix is based in Leicester and delivers services across the UK from a single engineering base — keeping standards consistent, communication direct and accountability clear.

Our Values

The Principles That Guide Us

Integrity

We do the right thing, keep clients informed and take responsibility for the work we deliver.

Accountability

One team owns the outcome — from survey and installation through maintenance and reporting.

Excellence

Consistent workmanship, practical recommendations and service records you can rely on.

Collaboration

We work closely with facilities teams, landlords and managing agents to keep buildings running smoothly.

Responsibility

We help clients meet fire, security and compliance duties with clarity — not confusion.

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Let's Build a Safer Future Together

Talk to Helix about your property — whether a single building or a wider portfolio. We will arrange a survey, review what is in place and give you a clear view of an integrated service plan.