NECESSITY SERVICES LTD
Bedford
Checkatrade member since March 2024
Services
- Burglar Alarm - Installation
- CCTV - Installation
- Call / Door Entry Systems
- Security Solutions / Access Control
- Fire Alarm Installation
- Intercom Entry Systems
- Intruder Alarms
- Emergency Alarms / Security Service
- Burglar Alarm Servicing
- CCTV Repair
- Fire Alarm Servicing
- Burglar Alarm - Supply & Installation
- Burglar Alarm - Supply Only
- CCTV - Supply & Installation
- CCTV - Supply Only
- TV Aerial / Satellite Installation
- Television Points
- Aerial Repair
- Freesat
- Freeview
- Communal Aerial / Satellites
- Network Cabling
- TV Wall Mounting
- Satellite Broadband Services
- Emergency TV Aerials / Satellite Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.92 /10
Based on 16 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.94
Reliability
9.94
Communication
9.88
Reviews (32)
10 First class friendly professional service
Posted 30 December 2025
Our house's thick stone walls prevented a signal from reaching one third of the house. Mark and Andy solved the problem by hardwiring for Broadband and Wi-Fi, obtaining our neighbours' agreement to run cabling in their land alongside our boundary wall. They concealed all wiring, both externally and internally, leaving a very neat finished job. Mark and Andy pay great attention to detail, leave everything clean and tidy, and always have a Plan B if necessary. They explain everything very clearly, and it has been a pleasure to have them in our home. We cannot recommend them highly enough.Verified reviewerJob location: MK4310 Excellent Service
Posted 22 August 2025
Following the installation of Solar Panels by Octopus Energy we lost access to most of the TV channels, Mark (necessity services limited) responded very promptly to the issues caused by Octopus. Initially suggested a new outside aerial but then once on site Mark found a cheaper less intrusive solution ie relocating the existing loft aerial to another part of the loft, saving us money. Whilst Mark was hear we took the opportunity to ask him to install a new aerial outlet and adjacent power socket which will be hidden by a new TV once mounted on the wall.Verified reviewerJob location: PE2910 Excellent service for new Internet link to Outbuilding
Posted 24 July 2025
Mark and Necessity Services Ltd recently installed a new rock solid internet link for an outbuilding we were constructing in woodland, where Wi-Fi from the main building couldn't reach. Mark ran an armoured fibre optic cable between the buildings and installed all necessary hardware in the outbuilding. He and his team were excellent throughout—clear communication, timely work aligned with our build schedule, and cost-effective solutions. We're already considering CCTV and other services from Mark, and I highly recommend Necessity Services Ltd.Verified reviewerJob location: CB2210 Security lights and network cabling
Posted 07 July 2025
mark / Necessity Svs have provided several works for me over the years and their service is always top notch. Trustworthy reliable - deffo recommendVerified reviewerJob location: MK4010 A service of my security alarm system.
Posted 06 July 2025
Andy carried out a thorough service of my security alarm system. He did a first class job and answered my questions in a friendly and reassuring manner. I have no hesitation in recommending Necessity Services Limited.Verified reviewerJob location: SG410 tv network & bracket installation
Posted 16 June 2025
From start to finish very helpful with issues on 2 tv's. Fitting the bracket not easy given space but no problem - many challenges from connection network to tv watching. Already recommended.Verified reviewerJob location: MK40
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Mark Crowther
Ltd Company
2 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Necessity Services Ltd began life as a television aerial & satellite dish, installation and servicing company, formed in 1990 by Mark Crowther.
Since that day we have been living through a technological revolution leading to the world we live in today, where so much in our lives is integrated. It was due to these technology integration developments, that we also began to offer home security burglar alarms, CCTV camera systems as well as broadband related services, such as additional ethernet and wireless access points.
Television, burglar alarms, CCTV and broadband have all become “necessity services” for the home.
We regularly attend Continuing Professional Development Courses and manufacturers presentations, in order to keep our knowledge topped up.
We are proud to have attained CAI+ (Confederation of Aerial Industries), Trustmark, Which? Trusted Trader & Checkatrade status.
We also carry out works in the commercial sector, primarily on behalf of electrical contractors and property management companies, where we install and maintain, communal TV/Sat reception, Door Access intercom, Automatic Opening Vent and structured data cabling systems.
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Member since March 2024
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