ClearView Communications

We are proud to be supporting thousands of commercial security systems to help maximise safety for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Having since grown into one of the leading providers of security solutions in the UK, ClearView has branched out into the supply and install of a wide range of security products and services to a variety of market sectors. We now look after sites ranging from schools and colleges to councils to large multi-site corporations. Our mission is clear - we want to become the company you can call on to keep you safe and support you for the long term.

ClearView was formed in 1996 and was initially set up to provide bespoke equipment to the police market. Since then, the company has branched in to supplying a range of security products, to a wide range of different market sectors. We also look after a range of differing sites, from residential houses, to primary schools, to large multi-site corporations and many more. Twenty one years on ClearView is even more committed to providing better fire and security systems and support! This year, ClearView celebrates its twenty first birthday.

Formed in 1996, ClearView manufacture, install and maintain a range of high definition wireless CCTV cameras to meet demanding operational needs including specialist applications including vandal-resistant, explosion-proof, marine and covert. Our extensive range of internal and external CCTV cameras enables solutions to be designed to the specific needs of a client's operational requirement. As part of our corporate social responsibility, ClearView is committed to supporting the local community through providing donations and services to a variety of charities across Chelmsford, Essex.

Operating from our offices in Chelmsford, Essex, we can provide the design, installation and maintenance of access systems for clients across the UK. To maximise your security it is essential that you monitor, restrict and record the movement of people or vehicles both in and out of your premises. Installing access control systems allows you to do all of this and more. Additionally, you can integrate your access control equipment with all your other integrated security components such as your CCTV and intruder detection systems.

ClearView's CCTV technology helps retailers through accurate people-counting, quick identification of VIPs, the optimal layout of goods and reduced waiting times helping you optimise operations and improve customer experience. An understanding of the conversion ratio of passing traffic allows retailers to target marketing effectively. Understanding the number of customers that enter your shop during different times of the day/year allows you to allocate resources to maximise sales. The data can be benchmarked between stores to inform operational strategy.

A bespoke intruder alarm system, supplied and maintained by ClearView, will deter and detect potential intruders to your site. Your alarms can also be remotely monitored in compliance with police and insurance requirements. Our team are based in Chelmsford, Essex, but are able to showcase our cutting edge burglar security systems to any organisation in the UK. To design the most effective intruder alarm system for your business and to ensure that it is tailored to the needs of your premises, we provide a free site survey and specification to NSI (National Security Inspectorate) standards.

Security barriers and gate systems are integral parts of an automated electronic security system's access control solutions, as they are protected by locks, intermittent guard patrols, fixed guard posts, road blockers, rising bollards, contact alarms, CCTV or a combination of all these systems. Security gates pose the largest threat of security breaches. But through gate, barrier and road-blocker automation, you can reduce the need for manpower. This requires the design of appropriate gates, blockers, gate operators and access control systems using the right fence materials that may include anti-climbing, anti-cutting and/or terrorism resistance features.

State of the art security camera installation for businesses of all sizes. We are a well-established and highly accredited CCTV installation company in Chelmsford, Essex serving customers across the UK. To fully protect your staff and premises, you require a CCTV camera system which is tailor-made to your needs and requirements. It's important that no concessions are made during this initial process, otherwise the effectiveness of the final installation could be compromised or flawed. In the first instance, we'll undertake a no obligation site survey to discover what areas of your premises are most vulnerable.

Fire is one of the most serious dangers that your organisation can face. The installation of reliable fire alarms and smoke detection systems are essential to protect your staff and premises. At ClearView we can design, install and maintain a fire alarm and smoke detection system, as an "open protocol" solution, to enhance the safety of your staff. We can also carry out a fire risk assessments to identify any potential fire hazards and ensure that the most appropriate measures are in place, to minimise the risk of injury or fatality.

Since forming in 1996, ClearView have become an industry- leader in providing state-of-the-art security network systems for CCTV, Access Control, Intercoms and Public Address throughout the UK and Europe, to a number of diverse market-sectors including commercial and public-sector organisations. When designing a new security network system, we will work with you to ascertain which network options are the most appropriate for transmitting security data, for your individual application. Our in-house team of accredited and qualified CCTV network installation and support engineers design, install and maintain security systems and provide project expertise having worked with a diverse range of market sectors.

Our specialist teams cover all aspects of passive fire protection. ClearView offers a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment service and is a 3rd party accredited specialist contractor offering a full range of passive fire protection solutions for every project in every sector. Fire stopping walls and floors can often become compromised by building programmes which need to make way for pipework or cable trays. Fire compound provides load-bearing fire seals for light foot traffic. Pipe wraps and collars are designed for use on plastic pipes that pass-through floors and walls.

Security is a serious business in construction. Because of the dangers present on your construction site, a lapse in security can have devastating effects on your operations. Not only do you risk losing money in a security breach, but more importantly, you also risk endangering the lives of your personnel and third parties. Monitored CCTV with perimeter intruder detection alarms and sophisticated video analytics transmitted to our Central Monitoring Station. Operators can warn off intruders via an on-site tannoy and contact the police or keyholders as required.

With threats ranging from terrorism to vandalism, the security of our rail network is of critical importance. We have the technical security expertise to integrate existing infrastructure and equipment with the most advanced technology, including CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection and Gates & Barriers. ClearView has a long track record of designing, installing and servicing systems for the rail sector that help enhance passenger safety, decrease theft across your supply chain, reduce liability and comply with government regulations.

ClearView provide a fully managed Monitored Alarm System for your intruder, fire, CCTV, access control, and intercom systems. We keep your premises and assets safe whilst you're away, protecting your insurance cover. Our remote monitoring & maintenance service will feed your alarm systems to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). If an alarm is activated, the ARC operators will immediately contact and notify the appropriate organisation as instructed by you. This could be a nominated keyholder or emergency service response.

Regular servicing of your emergency lights is essential. Testing needs to be undertaken to BS EN 50172:2004, BS 5266-8:2004 (Emergency escape lighting systems) and BS 5266-1:2016 (Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. You are required to appoint a competent person to supervise servicing of the system. This person needs to have authority to ensure that the test and maintenance work necessary to maintain the system in the correct operational mode can be undertaken.

For any business, we know how important it is to keep your staff, assets and premises safe from outbreaks of fire. Maintaining your fire alarm system is of paramount importance. You depend on your fire alarm systems to detect smoke or fire and to provide the earliest possible warning of a risk to your staff and visitors. Therefore it is essential that your fire safety system is kept in optimum condition and regularly checked and maintained. Whether your fire equipment was provided by us, or another supplier, ClearView's expert fire alarm engineers are fully trained to maintain fire systems, ensuring they are always fully functional.

Protect both your staff members and your premises with bespoke security maintenance plans. The best way to protect your staff and property is with the right security system maintenance. Our Synergy security service and maintenance contract package keeps your security and fire systems working at all times, reducing costs and freeing up staff resources. You'll have peace of mind that your systems comply with all legal and insurance requirements. With a Synergy total service plan, you can receive protection from our 24/7 control centre, 365 days a year.

Alarmed images from monitored premises are transmitted to the our remote video response centre (accredited to BS8418 standard) which operates to clear guidelines set by the British Standard. Images are immediately evaluated by experienced operators, who are able to verify and act on any potential threats. Integration with public address will allow our operatives to give verbal warnings to the intruder to leave, before a crime has been committed. In addition, we are able to provide a proactive electronic security system monitoring service where customers receive a regular system health check, remote system reboot and remote user playback support.

Regular security gate & barrier maintenance is essential to keeping them fully operational at all times, helping control traffic and improve the security of your staff, visitors, and property. ClearView's team of expert engineers are fully trained to maintain a wide range of gates and barriers and will ensure you get the best service and maintenance for your equipment, whether it was installed by us or another supplier. Our engineers operate 24/7, every day of the year providing a rapid and efficient response to any faults that may occur, minimising inconvenience to staff and visitors.

Our access control service & maintenance package ensures your system performs at its best, securely and accurately restricting, monitoring, and recording the movement of personnel, assets, or vehicles through your facility. There are two types of maintenance support for your access control system available. Rapid-response reactive maintenance for resolving any arising issues or preventative maintenance service to help reduce future breakdowns. We utilise tools for online monitoring of almost every aspect of the door installation including the status of the door sensors, energy consumption at the door, condition of the data links and operating temperature of the equipment.

To ensure maximum protection for your staff, assets and premises, your fire extinguishers require the correct maintenance to meet regulations and to guarantee that they will work when needed. ClearView offer you an excellent maintenance service for your fire extinguishers. Alternatively if you have other fire and security equipment you can save time and money by combining the cover all at once with our bespoke Synergy security service and maintenance package for a monthly fixed fee. Interested in service and maintenance for your fire extinguishers?

ClearView are fire door and passive fire protection specialists, we provide a cost-effective hassle-free service with the goal of keeping our clients safe. We are adept at installing certified fire doors and frames to exacting quality standards as part of our ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. We also carryout fire door maintenance, surveys and remedial repair work to ensure that your fire doors will perform as designed in the event of a fire. Moreover, we ensure that your building(s) fire doors meet the statutory requirements pertaining to fire doors for legal compliance.

ClearView operates successful partnerships by providing security products and services to premises' which are maintained by property & facilities management companies. We support organisations in the construction and building services sectors. Our philosophy is to work as a true partner, providing expertise, skills and resources to support the main contractor or management company. We provide fully documented training courses in electronic integrated security systems so that we can help you develop your security solutions knowledge.