Alarms

Vacant property alarm systems

Our state-of-the-art vacant property alarm systems offer round-the-clock protection, instantly detecting and alerting us to any unauthorised access or security breaches. With every alarm designed with reliability and efficiency in mind, our systems can be rapidly installed, ensuring that your void property is safeguarded from potential threats.

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Advanced alarms to protect every vacant property

Our vacant property alarm systems provide customers with significant benefits by deterring criminal activity and unauthorised access. They offer instant alerts when an intruder is detected, allowing for a rapid response to potential threats. Orbis alarm systems provide 24/7 monitoring, ensuring continuous protection for any void site or property.

What Makes Orbis Different?

  • 1

    Expertise You Can Count On:

    Over 40 years of experience protecting people, property, and assets.

  • 2

    Always On, Always Ready:

    24/7/365 monitoring for your vacant property from our accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) team.

  • 3

    Cost-Effective Solutions:

    Reduce upfront costs with flexible rental options, including maintenance.

  • 4

    Nationwide Coverage:

    Rapid response from a truly national service team, ready to deploy anywhere in the UK.

Our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

The ARC is our central control centre, with one mission: to safeguard people, sites, and properties across the UK through live monitoring of thousands of CCTV systems, alarms, and lone worker devices.

Each member of our ARC team is fully SIA trained to manage security incidents and coordinate rapid escalations to mobile response teams, on-site keyholders, and local police authorities when necessary.

  • By utilising the power and speed of Orbis AI, our ARC team can detect and respond to suspicious activity or an onsite emergency
  • Our alarm security systems deliver industry leading uptimes – giving you the confidence that your vacant property is fully monitored
  • We have direct access to national police control rooms, bypassing 999 services and saving valuable time in emergencies
  • Fully accredited BS5979 Cat II emergency service-approved response and data management standard: ISO27001:2013
  • Fully owned military-grade building operating 24/7/365, with onsite back-up systems in the event of power failure

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Our connected solution

Through our UK-based Alarm Receiving Centre, our security systems form part of a connected solution that offers enhanced security efficiency, real-time monitoring, and seamless management. By integrating alarm systems with other technologies, we can create a comprehensive security ecosystem that provides greater visibility and control for your vacant property.

This connected approach enables centralised monitoring, automatic alerts, and predictive maintenance, all of which improve response times and reduce risk, ensuring a smarter, more efficient way to protect your property, people, and assets.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of alarm systems do you offer for vacant properties?

We provide a range of alarm solutions tailored to different site needs, including Ajax systems compliant with police and insurance standards, scaffold alarm systems for construction access points, Videofied mains-free units for power-limited sites, and Verifeyed outdoor systems with wide HD coverage.

How does 24/7 monitoring work and what happens when an alarm is triggered?

All alarm systems are connected to our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), where trained operators monitor alerts around the clock. If an alarm is triggered, our ARC staff quickly assess the situation and coordinate a rapid response, including escalation to keyholders, rapid response teams, or local police if needed.

Do I need to install systems myself?

We manage the full alarm setup process, including supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Many of our systems offer flexible rental options with maintenance included, helping reduce upfront costs while ensuring your vacant property stays protected.

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It all starts with a call

For more information about our solutions or to make an enquiry, please fill out our contact form or give our team a call. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Talk to our team: 0800 083 0850

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