Over the last five decades we’ve satisfied thousands of customers

With well over fifty thousand installations, Christie Intruder Alarms Ltd (CIA) is the South Coast’s leading security company.  Our customers are the focus of everything we do so it is no surprise that much of our business is from personal recommendation (view testimonials), making us a successful and well-respected business.

Established in the late ’60s (our history), CIA’s headquarters is Security House (our own purpose-built building) at 212-218 London Road, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Hampshire (find us) where the  staff are committed to offering a first class service and quality product.

Among our many accreditations, CIA was the very first company to be awarded the NSI NACOSS Gold Medal for security (read news story), we hold the NSI Fire Gold Medal as well as the BAFE SP203 standard in all 4 modules (design, installation, commission and maintenance); Our exacting standards allow us to be members of the Fire and Security Association; Master Locksmiths Association and Electrical Contractors Association… read more about CIA’s accreditations.

We have always invested in the latest and best technology both for our customers and for running the company.  We believe that our staff are key to our success so we have empowered them with a share bonus scheme and we are committed to their training.  As part of this commitment to continuous professional development, all staff have an individual training plan, goals and targets… read more about our employee training and development program.

For your peace of mind, all of our employees are Police checked, the last 5 years of their employment history is verified and we require at least two character references for every employee… (read more).

We have thousands of satisfied customers, including:

  • Amery Veterinary Group
  • BioPure Technology
  • Bournemouth University
  • Capital Hair & Beauty
  • Chichester City Council
  • Chichester District Council
  • Chichester University
  • Dolphin Shopping Centre
  • English Heritage
  • Fat Face
  • Firle Place
  • Foxtons Estate Agents
  • Garsons Garden Centre
  • Hendy Group
  • Harwoods Group
  • Havant Borough Council
  • H+S Aviation
  • Matchtech Group
  • Pallant House Gallery
  • Peter Arnett Leisure
  • PETA Training
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Portsmouth Football Club
  • Portsmouth Golf Centre
  • Portsmouth Water Company
  • P&O Ferries
  • Ridgeway Group (Pentagon)
  • Royal Horticultural Society
  • Service Police Crime Bureau
  • Solartron Metrology
  • Spire Healthcare
  • South Western Rail
  • The National Trust
  • West Sussex County Council
  • Williams & Co
  • Weald and Downland Living Museum
  • Quilter

We’re committed to compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. You can read our Modern Slavery Statement here.

  • Alan Sharp Reading, Berkshire

    Pleasant engineer who provided an efficient service.

  • Mr M Cxxx Portsmouth, Hampshire

    Quick response and very polite.

  • Mrs G Richards Christchurch, Dorset

    Polite and efficient engineer who treated us and our home with respect.

  • Andrew Smith & Son Alresford, Hampshire

    Very neat, tidy and invisible – we hardly knew they were here. Very impressed.

  • Mr Evans Denmead, Hampshire

    Technician was excellent, took care of my property, hoovered as he went along and took the time to channel the wiring properly and back filled as required – Absolutely first class service.  I was hesitant to use CIA but friends recommended them and I am very pleased that I followed up on their advice.

  • Mr Bxxxxx Portchester, Hampshire

    CIA is always there when you need them.

  • Southern Water Various locations throughout the South

    Thanks to the designer, project manager and all engineers whose work during this contract was carried out with efficiency, professionalism and care.

  • Mrs Ann Nash Woking, Surrey

    When I ring I speak to a real person who takes time to find my details and so can speak to me as an individual.  This personal contact is invaluable.

  • Mr M Sxxxxxxxxxxx Waterlooville, Hampshire

    Polite attitude of your technician, minimum disruption.

  • Mrs J Baldwin Portsmouth, Hampshire

    Service always top class, engineers polite and cheerful.