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Carter Security Limited

9.75/10

Basildon, Essex

Checkatrade member since October 2013
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Services

  • Burglar Alarm - Installation
  • CCTV - Installation
  • Call / Door Entry Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Security Solutions / Access Control
  • Fire Alarm Installation
  • Security Shutters / Grilles
  • Safes
  • Intercom Entry Systems
  • Security Fencing
  • Biometric Security Systems
  • Security Assessment
  • Electric Gate Supplier
  • Intruder Alarms
  • Gate Automation
  • Security Barriers
  • Alarm Response
  • Emergency Alarms / Security Service
  • Burglar Alarm Servicing

Customer Reviews

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9.75 /10

Based on 43 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.72

Reliability

9.72

Communication

9.81

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise the professional, friendly, and efficient service, often highlighting the punctuality and expertise of the engineers. A small number of reviewers have commented that the cost of replacement parts and batteries can be high.

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Reviews (412)

  • 10

    Excellent Customer Service

    Posted 01 May

    Excellent Service, and always the alarm is serviced by very knowledgeable and pleasant engineers.
    Job location: RM12
  • 10

    good service on fire and security alarm

    Posted 29 April

    they look after our house security alarm + fire alarm and service is good
    Job location: SS1
  • 10

    Supportive relationship

    Posted 15 April

    Very prompt, friendly and efficient service. Easy to contact and work with.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE5
  • 10

    Really nice company

    Posted 30 March

    As ever, the yearly maintenance check was carried out by a very friendly, punctual and efficient engineer, thank you.
    Job location: SE10
  • 10

    Annual Service

    Posted 30 March

    Our annual service was completed thoroughly and expertly by a friendly engineer who is a credit to Carter
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DA4
  • 10

    Extra Mile

    Posted 26 March

    Mason arrived on time and changed batteries went the extra mile working out which fob was which to make it easier to know if one goes low
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS7

Photos

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Vivotek IP camera installed in France
Flush Viper - Flush fitting vibration detector prior to painting
Thermal imaging camera via Ipsoteck analytics for detection
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Company Info

Owner

Mr Danny Cosker

Ltd Company

13 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 110168365

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Carter Security are a reliable, detail driven and competitively priced Fire & Security Company with over 20 years’ experience.


We provide a 24-hour service in London and the home counties to ensure that our emergency response is kept well within established standards.


We provide the following services:


  • Intruder Alarm systems (Wired, Wireless and Hybrid)
  • Fire Alarm systems
  • CCTV systems
  • Video and Audio Entry systems
  • Access Control systems
  • Automated gates

When choosing a company to provide fire & security systems for your home or business you cannot afford to take short cuts.


You are not buying a system; you are investing time as well as money in a solution to a risk.


Please don't judge a company by TV advertising or the low price offered before a survey has even been carried out.


A survey is the only way for a company to give you what you really need and for you to get a feel for how they will look after your needs during & after the installation.


All our systems include a 12-month parts and labour guarantee which can be extended if required and our clients enjoy 24-hour call-out and engineering support.


Carter Security are about retaining clients, so our contracts are annually renewable by you.


No lengthy or complex cancellation procedures are involved. Digital, Dualcom and RedCARE GSM Monitoring are provided at competitive rates for Fire and Security Systems as well as Speech Diallers and text systems for lower risk systems.


We can provide monitored CCTV viewable over iPhones, Blackberry, Windows and Android mobile phones.


Carter engineers wear company uniforms and ID badges, and the company operates within specified guidelines.


Security Screening All Carter staff have been vetted by police and issued with ID cards.


Insurances Adequate / relevant cover for Employers, Product, Public and Efficacy liability.


Customer Contracts Written customer contracts describing product and services supplied.


Customer Complaints A documented customer complaints handling procedure.


We are confident that we can satisfy your every security need.


Please call us to discuss your requirements or for free helpful and professional advice.


We look forward to hearing from you.

Accreditations and awards

BAFE
BAFE
Constructionline
Constructionline
NSI Gold
NSI Gold
SSAIB Intruder Alarms
SSAIB Intruder Alarms

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