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Your fire alarms, security systems and gates, serviced and certified by one local team.

Fortline looks after fire and security systems for businesses, managed blocks and homes across Newbury, Reading and Berkshire. One visit plan, one set of certificates, one renewal date, and a phone that's answered day and night.

Two Fortline Fire & Security vans parked at the Newbury base
  • SSAIB certified for intruder alarms
  • 4.9 on Google 123 reviews
  • Over 600 customers in the last two years
  • 60+ years combined experience
  • Local team Newbury, Reading & Andover

Certified and approved by

  • SSAIB certificated
  • SafeContractor approved
  • Hikvision certified installer
  • Paxton certified installer

What our customers say

Rated 4.9 from 123 Google reviews

★★★★★
Phil and his team completely replaced two entry keypads, and the telephone entry system with video screens inside seven apartments, taking only one day and doing an amazing job. Residents have all commented on the team's helpfulness and efficiency.
Managed apartment block
★★★★★
Karl and the team have been fantastic, they look after our whole site in Reading and nothing is too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend if you have any fire and security issues!
Business customer, Reading
★★★★★
I've worked with Karl and his colleagues at Fortline for many years, both for my business and home security needs. They are always happy to help and offer expert advice, and it's clear that they genuinely care about what they do.
Business and home customer
★★★★★
Our intruder alarm sounded… They were so helpful and reassuring and although they were at another property they arrived at our home promptly to detect the problem. They respect your property… and leave your home without any mess.
Homeowner
★★★★★
Philip responded very quickly to my request for a site visit to fix my house alarm and managed to book me in on the same day. He very quickly identified the issue and remedied the problem in under an hour.
Homeowner
★★★★★
Cannot fault these guys. Great with residents, clean and tidy, excellent work, prompt and understanding of needs/requirements. Full of knowledge and suggestions on how to overcome issues.
Residential block

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Recent work

Systems our engineers install and maintain every week.

We look after a heritage building at Greenham Common, an art gallery in Kingsclere, hospitals, warehouses, blocks of more than 100 apartments in Newbury and Reading, and private homes worth over £2 million.

Fire alarm panel maintained by Fortline
Fire alarm panels
Fortline engineer servicing an underground gate motor
Gate automation
Fortline intruder alarm bell box on a brick wall
Intruder alarms
Intruder alarm keypad showing Fortline's number
Monitored alarms

Switching to Fortline is easier than you'd think

Already have a provider? We handle the move, and you're covered throughout.

  1. Free system health check

    We visit, test your systems and check your records. It takes 30 to 60 minutes and costs nothing.

  2. Honest findings

    You get a written report, with every issue graded Urgent, Recommended or Monitor and backed by photos.

  3. We run the switch

    Our office deals with your old provider and moves alarm monitoring across with no transfer fee.

  4. Covered from day one

    If your old contract has a notice period, we cover you free during the overlap.

Two ways to stay compliant

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Essential

Your annual service and certificate, done properly. Good if you want to see how we work first.

  • Annual service to the relevant British Standard
  • Certificates and service reports after every visit
  • One bill and one renewal date for every system
  • Cancel any time
Get an Essential quote
Fortline engineer standing beside a branded Fortline van

A local team you can actually reach

With our team based in Newbury, Reading and Andover, Fortline provides fire and security services delivered by our own engineers. From your first call to every visit after, you deal with the same local team: people who know your building, answer the phone, and tell you straight where your systems stand.

Businesses

Offices, shops, workshops and warehouses. We keep your fire alarm, emergency lighting and extinguishers in date so your fire risk assessment stays sound. For businesses

Property managers

One contractor, one certificate pack per block and help with Section 20 consultation. For property managers

Homes

Burglar alarms, CCTV, smoke detection and electric gates, with monitoring and no long lock-in contracts. For homes

Get a quote or book your free system health check

Tell us a little about your site and our office will come back to you. For anything urgent, call 01635 938998.

Where we work

Our engineers are based near Newbury and cover everywhere within about 30 miles of Newbury, from Oxford to Winchester and Marlborough to Maidenhead, including:

  • Newbury
  • Thatcham
  • Hungerford
  • Reading
  • Basingstoke
  • Andover
  • Oxford
  • Didcot
  • Wantage
  • Wokingham
  • Bracknell
  • Maidenhead
  • Henley-on-Thames
  • Marlborough
  • Winchester
  • Tadley
  • Kingsclere
  • Theale
  • Pangbourne
  • Lambourn

Get a quote online

Tell us what you need and when suits you. It goes straight to our office and we'll confirm the details with you.

  • Free system health checks for switching customers
  • Servicing, repairs and quotes
  • Fire, intruder, CCTV, access control and gates
Request a quote

Prefer to talk? Call Fortline on 01635 938998.

Alarm sounding or a gate stuck?

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Out of hours, call the same number for our 24/7 emergency line.