AlarmCCTV

AlarmCCTV: four decades of security installation in the North West

AlarmCCTV is a family-run security installer based in Glossop, Greater Manchester, that has been operating since 1985. Founded by Lyndon Gray from a single van and a workshop in the town, the business remains in the same location and continues to be run by the same person who quotes, installs and maintains systems. The company describes itself as deliberately regional rather than a national chain, with engineers covering Greater Manchester, the High Peak, Cheshire and Lancashire.

The firm is an authorised installer of Texecom alarms and HIKVISION CCTV equipment, and states it has completed more than 5,000 local installations across 30-plus towns. It presents itself as fully insured and offers a free on-site survey with a fixed-price written quote.

Intruder alarms and CCTV systems

AlarmCCTV installs both wired and wireless intruder alarms, including insurance-graded Texecom Premier systems. Wireless retrofits are offered for occupied homes and period properties, with battery monitoring and a clean installation that avoids chasing walls. The company also supplies wireless video doorbells that allow users to see and speak to visitors remotely.

For surveillance, it fits HD and 4K HIKVISION systems, specifically the ColorVu and AcuSense ranges, with mobile viewing. Access control is available using Paxton fob, code and app-controlled entry systems. Smart home and commercial automation integrates security, lighting and access into a single app.

Servicing, repair and monitoring

The company services and repairs all major brands of alarm and CCTV system, including systems it did not originally install. Brands mentioned include Texecom, HIKVISION, ADT and Honeywell. Annual alarm servicing starts from £79.

Audio Verification Monitoring is offered, with a trained operator issuing a live audio challenge on a verified alert and an optional police response add-on. Plans start from £180 per year. A newer service, Texecom Guardian, allows SmartCom App customers to request a local security guard visit on demand from £9.50 per month, described as a fair-usage add-on.

Pricing and offers

Published starting prices include intruder alarms from £395, CCTV systems with no subscription fees from £395, wireless video doorbells from £125, and audio verification monitoring from £180 per year. A fully fitted wireless alarm package is advertised at £895, including a free video doorbell and 12 months of free onsite guard alert and response. The company states that every quote is fixed-price within 24 hours and that final pricing depends on property size and specification.

At the time of writing, a limited-time offer was displayed: a free on-site security audit plus £100 off any new system installed that month.

Coverage and client base

AlarmCCTV covers the entire North West from its Glossop base, with named areas including Manchester, Stockport, Glossop, Tameside, the High Peak, Cheshire, Lancashire and Salford. Most postcodes are within 30 to 60 minutes of the base. The company states that most installations are completed within the same week as quote approval, with urgent jobs often fitted within 24 to 48 hours.

Clients include homeowners, landlords protecting buy-to-let portfolios, independent retailers, hospitality operators, trades and small commercial premises, as well as multi-site businesses requiring a consistent system across several locations. The company says it does not take on jobs it cannot personally deliver to a high standard.

Company background and standards

Lyndon Gray founded AlarmCCTV in 1985 and remains directly involved. The business still serves customers from its first decade and answers the phone personally. It describes its approach as no-pressure, with honest assessments and transparent pricing, and states that every installation must meet a standard the owner would be happy to have in his own home. The company services what it installs and most systems it did not install, and positions lifetime aftercare as a core part of its offer.