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Technical from the start
Your first conversation is with someone who understands fire and security systems.
Commercial fire & security
Quality Fire & Security Systems Built and Managed
From planned maintenance and everyday support to complex commercial installations and major system upgrades, RAW designs, installs and looks after fire and security systems across the South and Midlands.
- Established
- 2017
- Projects
- 2,000+
- Support
- 24/7
Independently recognised
Accredited. Audited. Accountable.
Start with what you need
- 01I need maintenance or supportServicing, fault finding, planned maintenance and ongoing support.
- 02I need to upgrade an existing systemFor ageing, obsolete, unreliable or non-compliant systems that need improving.
- 03I need a new systemDesign and installation for buildings and premises needing a new fire or security system.
- 04I have a larger projectCommercial installations delivered alongside contractors and FM teams.
- 05I manage multiple sitesConsistent fire and security support across your whole portfolio.
- 06I’m not sure what I needTell us the problem. We’ll help work out the right answer.
No sales team. Just people who know the work.
Speak to people who understand the job.
When you call RAW, you talk to people who design, install and look after these systems — not someone reading from a script.
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Built around the site
Work planned around occupied buildings, access and programme pressures.
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Practical solutions
Focused on solving the problem — not pushing more kit than you need.
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Professional delivery
Smart engineers, tidy sites and proper paperwork, every time.
What we do
One team. Every layer of protection.
We design, install and maintain four kinds of system — and make sure they work together. Not sure which you need? Tell us the problem and we’ll work it out with you.
Design, installation, upgrades and maintenance of fire alarms for commercial premises.
Fire detection and alarm systems
Planned and reactive maintenance
Aspirating smoke detection (VESDA)
Disabled refuge and evacuation systems
BAFE SP203-1
Talk to us about fire & life safety Designed, installed and commissioned by one accountable team.
Control who gets in, where and when — without slowing your building down.
Door, gate and barrier control
Biometric and facial recognition
ANPR and vehicle access
Turnstiles and visitor management
PAXTON APPROVED
Talk to us about access control Set up around how people actually move through your site.
Alarms that are watched around the clock, with a clear response when one goes off.
24/7 alarm monitoring
BS EN 50518 compliant receiving centre
Police response signalling
Remote diagnostics and maintenance
BS EN 50518
Talk to us about intruder alarms Someone is always watching, and everyone knows what happens next.
Cameras positioned to give clear evidence and day-to-day visibility of your site.
IP and networked CCTV systems
Video analytics and remote viewing
Perimeter and thermal detection
Scalable multi-site management
COMMERCIAL GRADE
Talk to us about cctv Coverage planned for usable footage, not just more cameras.
Fire and security services
The full range we install and maintain.
Explore our services to help protect your people, premises and property.
Fire detection built around your building
From standalone alarms to fully networked systems, we design fire detection around your premises. We handle supply, installation and commissioning, with ongoing maintenance to keep your system in working order.
Talk to us about thisPut access in the right hands
Manage who enters your building with access control tailored to your site. From biometric readers to integration with fire alarms and CCTV, we install and maintain systems that work together.
Talk to us about thisKeep people connected during evacuation
Our refuge communication systems provide a two-way link between refuge areas and a central control point. We design, install and maintain systems that help people who need assistance stay in contact during an evacuation.
Talk to us about thisDetect smoke at the earliest signs
Continuous air sampling helps identify smoke at a very early stage. We design, install and maintain aspirating detection for server rooms, concealed spaces and demanding environments where conventional detection may be less suitable.
Talk to us about thisProtect your premises around the clock
We design and install intruder alarms around the risks your premises face. Ongoing maintenance and monitoring through a 24-hour manned alarm receiving centre support your security day and night.
Talk to us about thisSee more of what matters
Keep a clearer view of your premises with CCTV designed for your site. From a single camera to a networked system with intelligent analytics, we provide installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Talk to us about thisUnderstand your risks and next steps
Get a clear picture of fire risks across your workplace. We review existing assessments or carry out a detailed inspection, with a photographic report highlighting concerns and recommended actions.
Talk to us about thisTarget fire at its source
Protect critical spaces with fire suppression selected for the application. We design, install and maintain systems, including associated controls, room integrity testing and cylinder testing.
Talk to us about thisKeep dry risers ready for use
Maintain the dry riser systems that support firefighting in your building. We carry out maintenance and remedial work across commercial premises to help keep these essential systems in working order.
Talk to us about thisMake every message clear
Deliver clear announcements and evacuation messages throughout your building. We design, install and maintain voice alarm and public address systems, with automated messages and live microphone control when needed.
Talk to us about thisFire protection made for your kitchen
Protect commercial cooking areas with an ANSUL R-102 suppression system tailored to your appliances, hoods and ducts. We design, install and maintain systems that respond automatically to a kitchen fire.
Talk to us about thisAutomatic protection when fire breaks out
Sprinkler systems provide an automatic response to fire within your building. We manage design, installation and ongoing maintenance, with work carried out or directly supervised and verified by LPC-qualified staff.
Talk to us about thisPractical protection close at hand
Equip your premises with fire extinguishers suited to your needs. We supply, install and maintain your equipment, with annual servicing by qualified engineers to help keep it ready for use.
Talk to us about thisHelp contain smoke and fire
Smoke and fire dampers help restrict the spread of smoke and fire through ventilation routes. Integrated smoke damper controls allow the fire detection system to trigger closure when smoke is detected.
Talk to us about thisHow we work
Two ways we work with you.
Whether you look after a building or deliver projects for others, you get the same technical team and the same standard of work.
For businesses & site operators
Looking after your building.
Direct maintenance, servicing and protection for the buildings you’re responsible for.
- Planned maintenance
- Fault finding and repairs
- Upgrades and new systems
- 24/7 support line
For contractors & commercial partners
Delivering your fire & security package.
We work alongside electrical contractors and FM teams to deliver fire and security packages on commercial projects.
- Design and installation
- Programme-aware delivery
- Commissioning and handover
- Proper documentation
What happens next
From first conversation to ongoing support.
You don’t need a specification to start. Tell us what’s going on and we’ll take it from there.
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Tell us what’s happening
A quick call or form. The building, the system, the problem — in your own words.
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We’ll understand the requirement
We look at the site, the existing system and what actually needs to happen.
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A clear way forward
A practical recommendation with scope, compliance points and next steps.
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Delivery & ongoing support
Work carried out properly, documented clearly and supported afterwards.
Where we work
Across the South of England and the Midlands.
Based in Clevedon, our engineers support single premises and multi-site estates throughout the South and the Midlands.
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Standards we work to
BS 5839 fire detection
BS EN 50518 alarm monitoring
Working to the right standard matters as much as the equipment. Full credentials are listed below for procurement teams.
Procurement & compliance
Built to meet the requirements around the job, too.
Qualifying RAW as a supplier? Every accreditation, certification and supplier assessment is in one place — including our BAFE Registered Organisation ID 302087.
View all 8 credentials and the standards we work to
Fire & security competence
BAFE Fire Safety Register
Independent recognition of our fire protection competence. Registered Organisation ID 302087.
NSI Gold
The highest level of NSI approval, supported by ongoing audits and UKAS-accredited certification.
Fire Industry Association
Membership of the UK’s leading fire protection trade association.
Quality & procurement assurance
Constructionline Gold
Enhanced supplier validation for public and private sector procurement teams.
SafeContractor Approved
Third-party assessment of health and safety management standards.
SSIP assessed supplier
Recognised health and safety pre-qualification through an SSIP member scheme.
Responsible business
Cyber Essentials
Certified safeguards against the most common cyber threats.
Social Value
A visible commitment to positive outcomes for people, communities and the places we work.
Standards we work to
BS 5839 fire detectionBS EN 50518 alarm monitoringTalk to RAW
Not sure what system you need?
You don’t need a technical specification. Tell us about your building, the existing system or the problem you’re trying to solve. We’ll call back and help establish the right next step.
A conversation, not a sales pitch
No specification needed
A clear next step, whatever you decide