Security systems installers to acquire in the North East

Updated 14 November 2026

Looking to acquire a security systems installer in the North East? Firmbase ranks 39 security systems installers using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.

The median firm has 12 staff and has been in business for 15 years. Looking beyond the North East? Explore the full UK list of security systems installers.

39

Firms

UK 1,024

27%

Every director 55+

UK 24%

36%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 29%

15

Median years in business

UK 15

12

Median headcount

UK 9

£500k to £1m

Median turnover band

UK £500k to £1m · includes our estimates

Towns with the most firms

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

1

Bayley Security

Middlesbrough, Cleveland

Approach Score

82/100
  • Longest in post since 1991
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 14 staff · turnover est. £1.4m
  • Net assets £174k (Apr 2025)

Company no. 02637540 · Companies House

bayleysecurity.co.uk

2

Integrated Electronic Security

Darlington

Approach Score

81/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2002
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £998k
  • Net assets £1.1m (Feb 2026)

Company no. 04384010 · Companies House

iessecurity.co.uk

3

Fida Systems

North Shields, Tyne & Wear

Approach Score

81/100
  • 1 director aged 55-59, 1 aged 50-54 · longest in post since 2007
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · held via a trust or firm · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £656k
  • Net assets £261k (Jun 2024)
  • PSC register changed Jan 2025

Company no. 06268961 · Companies House

fidasystems.co.uk

4

Crimewatch Safeguard Security Systems

Middlesbrough

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

78/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2008
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 18 staff · turnover est. £1.2m
  • Net assets £1.1m (Mar 2026)
5

Universal Systems Solutions (security)

Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

78/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64, 1 aged 55-59, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2004
  • Corporate owner
More about this firm
  • 20 staff · turnover est. £2.2m
  • Net assets £600k (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Dec 2025 · PSC register changed Dec 2025

Company no. 05057198 · Companies House

ussgroup.co.uk

6

Safe and Secure 24

Hexham, Northumberland

Approach Score

75/100
  • 1 director aged 70 or over, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2004
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £112k
  • Net assets £83k (May 2025)
  • PSC register changed Dec 2025

Company no. 05119535 · Companies House

safeandsecure24.com

7

CAM-TEC Systems

Newton Aycliffe

Approach Score

75/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 1992
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 20 staff · turnover est. £1.2m
  • Net assets £764k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 02707608 · Companies House

cam-tec.co.uk

8

CSN Services

Blaydon, Tyne and Wear

Approach Score

73/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2019
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · held via a trust or firm · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £285k
  • Net assets £43k (Jul 2025)

Company no. 12097353 · Companies House

csnservices.co.uk

9

Support Services (newcastle)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Approach Score

72/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2003
  • Independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £129k
  • Net assets £21k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 04707185 · Companies House

10

Crown Security Systems

Redcar

Approach Score

69/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2020
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £283k
  • Net assets £8k (Mar 2026)
  • Director resigned Nov 2025 · PSC register changed Jan 2026
11

N L S Security

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Approach Score

68/100
  • 2 directors aged 70 or over, 1 aged 50-54, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2011
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 13 staff · turnover est. £1.3m
  • Net assets £534k (Jun 2025)
  • PSC register changed Dec 2025

Company no. 07555260 · Companies House

nlssecurity.co.uk

12

CSDynamics

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Approach Score

67/100
  • 1 director aged 50-54, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £888k
  • Net assets £429k (Jul 2025)

Company no. 07709392 · Companies House

csdynamics.co.uk

13

Care Protect

Yarm, Cleveland

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

64/100
  • 1 director aged 60-64, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2015
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 12 staff · turnover est. £367k
  • Net assets -£3.5m (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Oct 2025

Company no. 09415690 · Companies House

care-protect.co.uk

14

Tyne Fire & Safety

Morpeth

Approach Score

64/100
  • 1 director aged 55-59, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2015
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £208k
  • Net assets £61k (Mar 2025)
15

National FM Services

Gateshead

Approach Score

62/100
  • Director aged under 45 · in post since 2025
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 48 staff · turnover est. £444k
  • Net assets £76k (Jan 2026)
  • Director resigned Dec 2025 · PSC register changed Dec 2025

Company no. 13839242 · Companies House

16

Afass

North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Approach Score

62/100
  • 1 director aged 55-59, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2013
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 24 staff · turnover est. £1.4m
  • Net assets £562k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 08428836 · Companies House

afass.co.uk

17

Steadfast Security

Peterlee, County Durham

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

61/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2023
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 20 staff · turnover est. £995k
  • Net assets £315k (Mar 2025)
18

Complete Security

Middlesbrough, Cleveland

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

61/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2021
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 26 staff · turnover est. £961k
  • Net assets £228k (Mar 2025)
19

Dunelm Security Systems

East Boldon

Approach Score

60/100
  • Director aged under 45 · in post since 2020
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £361k
  • Net assets £83k (Jun 2025)
20

IBS Security Solutions

Blaydon-on-Tyne

Approach Score

57/100
  • 1 director aged 60-64, 3 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2004
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 15 staff · turnover est. £677k
  • Net assets £258k (Nov 2025)

Company no. 05279369 · Companies House

ibs-security.co.uk

21

Modex Security Cctv Systems

Chester LE Street

Approach Score

57/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2024
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £388k
  • Net assets -£174k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 11863670 · Companies House

22

Cathedral Lock and Safe Services

Crook, CO. Durham

Approach Score

56/100
  • 1 director aged 60-64, 1 aged 50-54, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2004
  • Corporate owner
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £439k
  • Net assets £577 (Apr 2025)

Company no. 05031247 · Companies House

classlimited.co.uk

23

Bellmac Fire and Security

Durham

Approach Score

52/100
  • 1 director aged 60-64, 2 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2017
  • Independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £207k
  • Net assets £45k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 11034790 · Companies House

bellmac.co.uk

24

Securetech Systems NE

Cramlington

Approach Score

51/100
  • Director aged 45-49 · in post since 2016
  • Independent
More about this firm
  • 13 staff · turnover est. £402k
  • Net assets £189k (May 2026)
25

North East Security Systems

Consett, County Durham

Approach Score

50/100
  • Director aged under 45 · in post since 2023
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 6 staff · turnover est. £317k
  • Net assets £1k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 14441300 · Companies House

jcctvs.co.uk

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How this list is filtered

  • 5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
  • Registered office in the North East.
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How this list is built

The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.

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What it does not mean

No firm here is for sale, and the score says nothing about any owner's plans.

At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.

What we do not cover

Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. The Security Industry Authority does not license alarm installation. Verify any claimed voluntary certification and its scope in the certifying body's directory, such as NSI's or SSAIB's; check SIA licences separately for guarding or key holding.

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