Carter Security Limited
Basildon, Essex
Checkatrade member since October 201310
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
Write a review9.72 /10
Based on 44 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.77
Reliability
9.67
Communication
9.7
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers consistently praise Carter Security for their professional, polite, and efficient engineers who provide a thorough and reliable service. A small number of reviews mention that the cost of parts and call-out fees can be higher than expected.
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Reviews (401)
10 Friendly and efficient service
Posted 6 days ago
Just had our annual maintenance service on our home alarm system and as in the past was carried out by a professional and friendly engineer. He was respectful of our property and made sure all aspects of our system were properly checked and in full working order.Carter security provide a friendly and efficient service.Verified reviewerJob location: SS810 Excellent service
Posted 23 January
Excellent service and polite and careful engineer. Thank youVerified reviewerJob location: ME198.67 Good service
Posted 14 January
Job location: SS16Engineer came in time and checked whole system. Replaced necessary batteries in all sensor gadgets.10 top class company
Posted 10 December 2025
i cannot recommend carter slarms enough they look after the alarms at my house and my company they are always professional polite and aleays do a good goodVerified reviewerJob location: CM510 Great service - Quick Respond
Posted 09 December 2025
Job location: WC1AIt was excellent—quick response and very efficient throughout the process. Thank you for your professionalism and support. I truly appreciate the great service provided.10 Impressive service
Posted 04 December 2025
Very impressed with the engineer and his knowledge.Verified reviewerJob location: HA8
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Danny Cosker
Ltd Company
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 110168365
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.
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