SFB Solutions

SFB Solutions: CCTV, alarms and business support from Essex

SFB Solutions is a family-run business based in Essex that installs security equipment for residential and commercial customers and also provides facilities management and a range of business services. The company presents itself as a single point of contact for clients who want security, property compliance and day-to-day operational tasks handled together.

Its stated approach is to install solutions that address the customer's specific problem rather than sell a standard package, and it describes its services as customisable to each client. It offers free, no-obligation quotations for any of the services it provides.

Security installations for homes and businesses

The core of the business is electronic security installation, offered for both domestic and commercial premises.

• CCTV and security cameras: full HD systems whose footage can be viewed on computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones through a viewing app. The company states that installations are carried out with minimal exposed cabling.
• Intruder and burglar alarms: systems supplied with multiple fob keys so that family members or trusted contacts can disarm the device.
• Door entry systems: listed among the installation services.
• Gate automation and access control: mentioned as additional security solutions the company can help with.

Equipment supplied with these installations carries a one-year guarantee, according to the company. It also notes that it can assist with security requirements that are not explicitly listed on its website.

Maintenance and ongoing support

Beyond installation, SFB Solutions offers a maintenance service that can be adjusted to the customer's budget. Two formats are described: a one-off service and clean of the system, or an annual service agreement that includes reduced call-out costs and full system management in the event of an incident. The company frames maintenance as essential to keeping CCTV footage usable for clear identification when it is needed.

It states that there are no ongoing costs after installation unless a maintenance package is requested, and that such packages can be paid monthly or annually.

Facilities, health and safety management

Under facilities management, the company offers to manage client properties and handle legal requirements so that businesses remain compliant. The services listed in this area are:

• Health and safety management
• Fire safety management
• Emergency evacuation planning
• Property maintenance
• Space planning and office moves

Business services

A separate line of activity covers technology and office administration for business clients:

• Business phone and VOIP phone systems
• Networking, wiring and patching
• Printing solutions and managed printing packages
• Virus control and email spam management
• Help with reducing utility costs, including energy bills

The company describes its client base as ranging from sole traders starting out to large corporate organisations, and says it focuses on business-critical systems and software, taking ownership of tasks that keep clients from concentrating on their own operations.

Coverage across Essex and London

SFB Solutions identifies itself as an Essex-based business. It lists the towns it usually serves for security installations: Canvey Island, Basildon, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea, Wickford, Chelmsford, Chalkwell, Shoeburyness, Billericay, Brentwood, Rayleigh, Rochford, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Tilbury, Romford, Stock, Rettendon, Ramsden and Downham, as well as London areas. The company adds that it is willing to travel beyond these areas and will confirm whether a location falls within its reach.

Remote viewing and practical questions

The company addresses common customer questions on its site. On remote access, it states that most of its equipment can connect to the internet, allowing footage to be viewed from a computer, laptop, tablet or phone, provided the device supports the software. On pricing, it says it prefers transparency with no hidden costs or fees before or after installation, which is why it provides free quotes regardless of the size of the job. It also publishes a blog with security advice for customers and readers.