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Access Control Companies in Leeds: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
Access-control companies install, supply and service electronic entry, CCTV and physical protection systems across Leeds.
Buying centres tend to sit in estates, facilities management, security, IT and operations teams rather than a single procurement owner. Typical customers include commercial landlords, education and healthcare estates, hospitality operators, infrastructure sites and residential blocks across Leeds and wider West Yorkshire. Work is usually sold as installed projects, followed by call-outs, planned servicing, monitoring support and recurring maintenance. The more developed suppliers look less like single-trade installers and more like mid-market integrators, coordinating door hardware, CCTV, entry systems, field engineers and compliance paperwork for multi-site buyers.
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Leeds has 194 actively trading access-control and security-systems firms in this cohort. Reported headcount totals 1,131, which gives the local market a visible installer and service-engineer footprint rather than a purely sales-led base. The revenue distribution is still weighted towards smaller operators: 7 firms report turnover above £5M, while 56 have been incorporated since 2022. That mix points to a fragmented contractor market, with a narrower layer of larger integrators able to take on multi-site estates and longer service contracts.
Licensing depends on the activity being supplied, not on a blanket installer category. The Security Industry Authority regulates the UK private security industry, and GOV.UK treats contracted manned guarding, key holding, public-space CCTV monitoring and security guarding as licensable activities. Directors or managers can also need front-line or non-front-line licences where the business supplies licensable operatives. The British Security Industry Association recognises access and asset protection as a section covering physical protection and electronic access-control suppliers. ICO guidance also matters where biometric recognition is used, because systems that uniquely identify people process personal information and special-category biometric data.
Procurement appears likely to keep favouring suppliers that can combine installation with maintenance, monitoring processes and evidence of compliance. Smaller Leeds operators may remain viable where they serve local estates and responsive call-out work, but larger buyers tend to prefer integrators with field capacity, documentation discipline and experience across occupied sites. Biometric and CCTV-adjacent deployments should face closer scrutiny from privacy, safeguarding and facilities teams. The market therefore looks less like a pure hardware trade over time and more like a services market, with differentiation around compliance handling, service reliability and the ability to support mixed estates.
194
Active firms
2026
7
Above £5M
reported turnover
56
Newer firms
incorporated since 2022
Key facts
About 3% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (7 of 194 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
28% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (56 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
SIA licensing applies where contracted security work involves manned guarding, key holding, public-space CCTV monitoring or security guarding.
Directors and managers may need front-line or non-front-line SIA licences when their business supplies licensable operatives.
ICO guidance treats biometric recognition used to uniquely identify someone as processing personal information, biometric data and special-category biometric data.
The UK access-control market is forecast to grow at 8.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, with services identified as the fastest-growing offering segment.
The UK accounted for 4.9% of the global access-control market in 2024, while Europe accounted for 25.5%.
Top Leeds access control companies
TI Security Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and maintains security systems for commercial, education and residential premises, including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, automatic gates, traffic barriers, fire alarms, and…
Serves businesses, education sites and homeowners needing premises security, with buyers including operations managers, facilities teams, IT managers and property owners, particularly around Leeds…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
4 Site Security Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, alarm response and key holding. Installs and monitors CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems, and access control, and…
Serves businesses with premises, facilities or vacant properties needing security support, from small sites to larger organisations across Leeds, Yorkshire and the North of England.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
GOLDEN CROWN CCTV LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and maintains CCTV camera systems, burglar alarms, fire alarms, access control systems, and security gates and barriers. Provides CCTV monitoring, alarm response, keyholding, lock and unlock…
Serves homeowners, domestic clients, landlords and businesses with premises across the North of England, including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Doncaster, Pontefract and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
GT DATA SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains electronic security and data infrastructure for commercial premises, including structured data cabling, CCTV surveillance systems, access control and IP intercoms, and…
Serves commercial organisations in Leeds and West Yorkshire, including businesses, community facilities and larger project clients needing electronic security and data infrastructure support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
GOUGH & KELLY GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides security services including installation and monitoring of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems, and fire and electrical safety systems. Also supplies manned guarding, concierge…
Serves large and small organisations across the north of England, including businesses, estates, facilities teams and event organisers needing outsourced security support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
ESS SECURITY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs, maintains and monitors security systems for residential and commercial properties, including burglar alarms, CCTV surveillance, fire alarms, access control systems, electric gates…
Sells to homeowners and businesses needing security and fire protection, including commercial, retail and construction site customers. Serves clients across Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and surrounding…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
CRS Communications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains security and access control systems for commercial and public sector sites, including door entry systems, CCTV surveillance, automated gates, burglar alarms and fire…
Serves public and private sector organisations across the UK, including building owners and facilities teams needing security, access control, fire/electrical and emergency call-out support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tap Security Systems Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and installs security systems for residential and commercial properties, including intruder and wireless alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and monitored alarm services, with consultation,…
Serves B2C homeowners and B2B businesses needing security systems across Yorkshire, particularly Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate, Ripon, York and Selby, including domestic properties and commercial…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cube Security Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, supplies, installs and maintains security systems for commercial and industrial premises, including CCTV, intruder alarms, pedestrian and vehicle access control systems, and staff ID card…
Serves UK businesses and organisations with commercial and industrial premises, including large multi-site companies and energy-sector clients requiring site security procurement and maintenance.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
OPTICA FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs, services and maintains fire and security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and biometric entry, fire alarm and aspirating detection systems, emergency…
Serves businesses and organisations with commercial premises, including sites needing fire, security, access control, CCTV, emergency lighting, nurse call, refuge or evacuation systems.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Taybell Alarms Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and maintains security and safety systems for residential and commercial properties, including intruder alarms, CCTV systems, access control and fire alarms. Also provides fire risk…
Serves homeowners, independent retailers, shop chains and larger commercial organisations, including PLCs, seeking fire and security support in Leeds and across the North of England.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
GOUGH AND KELLY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides security systems and services for businesses and organisations. Offers CCTV installation, access control, intruder alarms, and electrical and fire systems, alongside manned guarding,…
Serves large and small organisations across northern England, including commercial premises, estates, facilities teams and event organisers needing security support.
Financial Health
StableStable · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
NB SECURITY SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
KELIDA SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains fire and security systems for commercial and public sector premises, including fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, evacuation…
Serves B2B and public sector customers across the UK, selling to organisations that need fire, life safety and security systems for their premises, including commercial businesses and public bodies…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
First Response
Provides security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, canine units, event and construction site security, and key holding with alarm response. Designs and installs CCTV, access…
Serves UK businesses and public sector organisations in construction, infrastructure, utilities, commercial property, retail, industrial sites, healthcare, hospitality, higher education, student…
Location
NEWCO FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides design, supply and installation of fire and security systems for homes and businesses, including CCTV, intruder and fire alarms, access control, intercoms, automated gates, monitored CCTV,…
Serves homeowners and business owners/managers across the UK seeking property protection, surveillance, access control, fire detection and site security, from small premises to larger integrated…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
S.ELECTRIX LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical contracting services including design, installation, testing and maintenance of commercial, industrial and domestic electrical systems. Installs LED lighting, fire alarms,…
Serves a mix of B2B and B2C customers in Leeds/West Yorkshire: commercial and industrial premises, construction/property clients, workplaces, public sites, and domestic homeowners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
HFS Integrated Systems Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 3y
Location
LEEDS ELECTRIC GATES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and services automated electric gate systems for residential and commercial properties. Supplies and fits aluminium, steel, wooden and composite gates, gate motors and access control…
Sells to homeowners and property owners needing automated driveway gates, plus commercial and education-site buyers seeking gates, barriers, repairs and maintenance. Serves customers across Leeds,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 57% CAGR over 4y
Location
First Response Holdings Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides security services, technology systems, and facilities management. Offers manned security officers, mobile patrols, key holding and alarm response, CCTV and access control installation,…
Serves UK businesses and public sector organisations across construction, infrastructure, utilities, commercial property, retail, industrial sites, stadia and events, higher education and student…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Smart Ideas UK Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides installation and maintenance of business security and network infrastructure, including CCTV surveillance, intruder alarms, access control systems, electric gates, automatic barriers, and…
Serves businesses and organisations across the UK, including student accommodation operators, manufacturers and distribution centres, typically facilities, IT and management teams responsible for…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 5y
Location
Monks Security Systems Ltd.
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains fire and security systems for commercial and domestic properties, including intruder alarms, fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV, access control systems, security…
Serves businesses, commercial building operators, workplaces, multi-site premises and domestic property owners requiring fire and security system installation, maintenance or monitoring.
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Pegasus Site Support Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
LOKTEC LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDesigns, installs and maintains security systems including electronic access control, CCTV surveillance, alarm systems, ATM protection, safes and locks. Provides locksmithing, system integration,…
Serves businesses and industrial organisations, especially banks and financial institutions operating ATMs, plus commercial facilities, offices and some residential sites requiring controlled access…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
ML2 Networx Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and operates CCTV and security systems for construction and industrial sites, including remotely monitored cameras, video analytics, access control, and temporary off‑grid surveillance…
Serves construction companies, industrial property owners and commercial site operators across the UK, including project managers responsible for active builds, installations and void properties.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -8% CAGR over 4y
Location
GOLDEN CROWN MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides facilities management and security services including security guarding, CCTV monitoring and installation, access control, intruder alarms, and gates and barriers. Also delivers building…
Serves UK businesses and property/building operators needing facilities management, security, maintenance, cleaning, grounds care and staffing support, including clients with healthcare, call centre…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
Security Solutions (Yorkshire) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures, supplies, installs, and maintains physical security equipment including turnstiles, security gates, vehicle barriers, bollards, road blockers, and access control systems for sites such…
Serves UK businesses and public-sector sites needing physical access control, including gyms, offices, airports, schools, construction sites, supermarkets, theme parks, warehouses, stadiums and car…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ripley Service Group Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides business telecommunications and site services including VoIP phone systems, data networking, CCTV surveillance, access control and security monitoring, alongside construction support such as…
Serves B2B customers across the UK, particularly construction companies, site operators and commercial organisations needing support for business premises and construction sites.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Nationwide Safety Management Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides electrical installation and inspection services, fire risk assessments and alarm systems, solar PV and EV charging installations, data cabling and network setup, CCTV and access control…
Serves businesses, landlords, property managers, retailers, hospitality groups, education providers and commercial property owners, with some coverage of domestic dwellings and multi-tenant…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Supreme Security Service Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
SWQ SECURITY LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
CLEAR VISION (LEEDS) LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Chapman Security Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
BUTLER SECURITY INSTALLATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Kingsley Security Systems Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and maintains security systems for residential and commercial properties, including intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring. Also provides security surveys, system…
Serves UK homeowners and businesses needing property security, including commercial premises, retail sites, offices and industrial facilities, plus customers with existing alarm, CCTV or access…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Securetime Systems Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Architecture Practice Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
LOFTHOUSE SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsInstalls and maintains security systems for residential and commercial properties, including intruder alarms, monitored alarm systems with keyholder and police notification services, CCTV…
Serves homeowners and businesses needing security systems, including intruder alarms, monitored alarms, CCTV, door access control and maintenance, with insurance-recognised installations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
BALA SAT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
ML SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
NSL Security Systems Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
FRG Fire and Security Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
FRG FM Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
Advanced Security Partners Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Security Contractors Yorkshire Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
AJRS Security Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SETECH SECURITY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · 26% CAGR over 3y
Location
EIDOLON SECURITY (LEEDS) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
EYESEC COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
A & T Security Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
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How Leeds access control companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Access-control suppliers make money from a mix of project fees, hardware margin, engineer labour and recurring service income. A typical job may be priced as a fixed installation covering door controllers, readers, locks, intercoms, cabling and commissioning, with separate rates for emergency call-outs and remedial work. Service contracts usually cover planned maintenance, system health checks, priority response, minor configuration changes and documentation updates. Monitoring and keyholding, where offered, move the model closer to contracted security services, while retrofit and upgrade work creates repeat revenue across estates with mixed legacy systems.
Who they sell to
Most local providers sell to property and operations buyers rather than a single technical persona. Facilities managers, estates directors, security managers, managing agents, school business managers and hospitality operators are common sponsors, with IT and procurement joining where systems touch networks, personal data or multi-site standards. Smaller works are often bought through direct quote and local referral, while larger estates tend to use approved supplier lists, framework agreements or tender processes. Buying cycles are shorter for repairs and tenant-change projects, but longer where public-sector governance, safeguarding review or landlord approvals sit between the installer and the end user.
What they buy
Access-control firms tend to spend on tools that make field delivery less leaky: scheduling, mobile job sheets, asset registers, stock control, quoting, CRM, invoicing and contract-renewal management. Engineer utilisation and first-time fix rates matter, so workforce planning, training, vehicle tracking and parts procurement can be credible entry points. Compliance-led suppliers also buy health and safety support, insurance advice, contract review, accreditation help and data-protection consultancy. Sales and marketing budgets are usually practical rather than brand-led, with local search, bid writing, referral management and sector-specific case materials often more relevant than broad awareness campaigns.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent often appears when an access-control business wins a maintenance estate, hires additional engineers, takes on public-sector work, adds monitoring services or inherits systems it did not originally install. Those events create pressure around scheduling, evidence packs, licence checks, privacy controls, recurring billing and cash collection. Outbound angles tend to land better when they attach to operational friction rather than abstract growth: fewer aborted visits, faster quote-to-install, cleaner service histories, easier tender responses and clearer margins by job type. Messages should recognise that many owners are trade operators first and software buyers second, so proof from comparable service businesses usually carries more weight than generic productivity claims.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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