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Christie Intruder Alarms Ltd (CIA) is a family run business, established in 1967 by Barrie Christie, the Chairman. We have an unrivalled reputation for quality, service and innovation.

Christie Intruder Alarms is the UK's leading independent security company. We care about your security and are the leading one-stop shop for all your fire and security needs. We can supply everything you will ever need to protect your business and your home.

We are passionate about the service we offer. Our success comes from consistently offering the very best in quality and value, by building relationships with our customers and from investing in leading edge technology.

We can supply, install and maintain Intruder/Burglar Alarms, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Systems, Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, Integrated Access Control Systems, offer an Architectural Ironmongery and an MLA Locksmith Service, Automatic Lighting and an extensive range of Physical Security and security related products - literally everything from cutting keys to car park barriers, from a simple lock to a fully integrated security management system.

Christie Intruder Alarms was the very first company to be awarded the prestigious NSI NACOSS Gold Medal in recognition of outstanding performance in security management.

We are NSI BAFE SP203 accredited for all 4 Fire Alarm modules; Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance and we were recently also the very first company to become NSI BAFE SP101 accredited for the supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers. We are also Members of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA).

As a recognised NSI installer and holder of the NACOSS Gold Medal, all CIA's systems are quality assured and comply with the latest British and European standards.

NSI is an acronym of the National Security Inspectorate. Formerly known as NACOSS, the NSI is an independent, not-for-profit approvals body providing inspection services for the security and fire industries.


Why Choose Christie Intruder Alarms?

CCTV camera systems are an obvious visual deterrent for increased security as well as a record of events

Christie Intruder Alarms has a proven track record. Over the past 39 years, we have installed over 30,000 systems, offering the very best in reliable security systems and aftercare service.

Reliability is important because the Police and the Fire Service have introduced legislation to eliminate time wasted from responding to false alarms.

For your peace of mind all of our employees are Police checked, the last ten years of their employment history is verified and we take up two character references for every employee.

As well as being NSI accredited, we are members of the Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) and are members of Hampshire County Council's Buy With Confidence (BWC) Scheme.

Christie Intruder Alarms invests in the security industry's latest technologies, giving you a future proofed system.

We have streamlined our efficiency by innovative use of technology which enables us to offer you the very best value for money. For example, we offer remote servicing for monitored systems. With remote servicing, you don't have to wait for an engineer as many functions are made remotely, including simple fault finding, keyholder code changes and maintenance services for those with Police calling systems.

Christie Intruder Alarms delivers a first class customer service and has a highly trained, friendly and helpful workforce. We answer the telephone personally - we do not have an automated system - and regularly answer 95% of incoming calls within 10 seconds or less.

Because we are an approved NSI installer, you could be entitled to as much as a 13% discount on your insurance premium.


No Other Security Company Tries Harder!

Colin Whittaker's Portsmouth Charity Ride Cigarette Smokers, Beware!
Christie Intruder Alarms' CCTV & Access Control System Designer, Colin Whittaker Colin Whittaker took part as planned in the 32 mile 'Ride Round The Harbour' British Heart Foundation charity event.   No Smoking Thumbnail Our range of Smoke Alarms / Detectors can help businesses comply with the smoking ban regulations.

Colin Langdown Parachutes For Charity Riders Kids Portsmouth Flight 2007
Christie Intruder Alarms' General Manager, Colin Langdown CIA's General Manager, Colin Langdown does a parachute jump for Barnardos. Check out the video.   Helicopter Thumbnail This years achiever's spirits could not be dampened by the weather enjoying their bird's eye view of Portsmouth.

Buy Locks, Safes & DIY CCTV Online Fire Regs Workshop For Head Teachers
Buy With Confidence Thumbnail CIA launch online store! Check out our amazing prices then securely 'Buy With Confidence'.   Are You Ready For The April 1st Fire Risk Assessment Changes? Videos of the Hampshire Fire Service workshop to clarify the new fire policy & legisation compliance.

Is It Time To Upgrade your Burglar Alarm? Hampshire Fire Service's Policy Change
Lady Pondering Security Thumbnail The burglar's methods have evolved and layouts and security needs change; is your alarm keeping pace?   The Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Logo Thumbnail Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's Response policy changed on the 31st August 2006.

Fire Alarm Unique Reference Number 1 The UK Law is Changing Regarding Fire
Colin accepts the 1st URN Registration Document from Fire Officer Mick Wenham Thumbnail Colin Langdown accepts Hampshire's 1st URN Registration Document from Fire Officer Mick Wenham.   Hampshire's Chief Fire Officer Alan Harding presents Barrie Christie with the recently awarded NSI BAFE Quality Standard GOLD Certificates for Fire Alarms and Fire Extinguishers Thumbnail CIA awarded BAFE Quality Standard GOLD Certificates for Fire Alarms and Fire Extinguishers.

Security Flaw In Popular uPVC Door Lock Locksmith Matt Fires On All Cylinders
Mul-T-Lock Break Secure Cylinders Thumbnail The Press are highlighting that Euro-Profile Locks can be sprung in just five seconds.   Locksmith Matt Finishing 2007 Marathon Locksmith Matt Higgs ran the 2007 London Marathon (his 3rd) and raising a further £450 for charity.

CIA Achieves CHAS CIA 1st To Get NSI BAFE Accreditation
CHAS Logo Thumbnail CIA joins the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.   The BAFE Logo Thumbnail Continuing the trend of being 1st with the NSI, we are now BAFE Accredited for Fire Extinguishers.

Neighbourhood Watch Security Tips Security Definitions
Neighbourhood Watch Security Tips Thumbnail A helpful extract from the local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter.   Security Definitions A Jargon Busting List of Useful Security Industry Definitions.




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