Fire and security solutions for the banking and financial sector
Introduction
Complete fire and security systems for financial institutions
With over 40 years of experience, we understand the stringent security requirements of the financial sector—where safeguarding people, assets, and sensitive data is imperative.
Whether you’re managing a high-street bank branch, corporate head office, private wealth firm, or trading floor, WLS provides fully compliant, integrated fire and security systems designed to protect your premises without disrupting daily operations.
We work in partnership with finance and property teams to supply, design, install, commission, and maintain a wide range of integrable, compliant and highly secure fire safety and security systems.
Call us on 020 8676 4300
Call us on
020 8676 4300
Talk to one of our experts today or request a free, no-obligation quote
Fire Protection Systems
All fire systems are installed in accordance with British Standards, local authority regulations, and insurer requirements. Whether you’re building from the ground up or modernising legacy systems, WLS have the experience and the skillset necessary to help.
- Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
- Emergency lighting
- Aspirating smoke detection for server rooms, comms rooms, and data centres
- Fire doors (BM TRADA-compliant options available)
- Fire extinguisher provision and routine servicing
- VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detecting Apparatus) systems
Security systems
Our integrated security systems are designed to protect financial operations at every level—deterring internal and external threats while ensuring smooth, secure access for all authorised personnel.
- Intruder alarms
- CCTV systems with remote monitoring and smart analytics
- Enterprise level Access control
- Intercom and door entry systems
- Vehicle barriers, bollards, and perimeter protection for car parks and loading bays.
Designed for the financial sector
Our solutions are tailored for high-value, high-security environments. We have over four decades’ experience working with:
- High-street banking branches
- Investment firms and trading floors
- Private banks and wealth management offices
- Credit institutions and fintech hubs
- Data centres and back-office operations
WLS works closely with IT, estates, and compliance teams to ensure that every system supports the operational, technical, and regulatory needs of your financial institution.
Where we work
Fire prevention and security for London and the South East
We’re based in Crystal Palace, South London, but our work takes us much further. We cover all of central London, Greater London and the whole of the South East from Surrey, Sussex and Essex, to Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Hampshire. For reliable fire or security systems, call us.
Our fire & security engineers are trusted by
Service and maintenance
With more than four decades of experience maintaining security and fire systems in financial environments, WLS provides comprehensive and reliable servicing and call-out packages. Our DBS-checked, highly qualified engineers ensure your systems remain fully functional and legally compliant.
Call us on 020 8676 4300
Call us on
020 8676 4300
Talk to one of our experts today or request a free, no-obligation quote
Industry leading
Our accreditations
At WLS, creating safe space is what we do and our engineers are fully NSI Gold, Safe Contractor and BAFE accredited. We are proud of our industry-leading accreditations that reflect our commitment to high standards.
Protect your people, your premises and your data
Whether you are securing a single branch or rolling out a multi-site system across a financial network, WLS delivers dependable, compliant, and integrable fire and security solutions for the banking and financial sector.
- Over 40 years of experience in the financial sector.
- NSI, BAFE and Safecontractor accredited for fire and security system design, installation, and maintenance
- End-to-end project delivery—from consultancy and installation through to service and maintenance
- Trusted by banks, asset managers, financial institutions, and property managers across London and the South East
The WLS Guarantee
* First time fix or solution provided every time *
We strive to be the UK's leading fire and security company, with an uncompromising focus on our customers and the solutions we deliver. Our team knows how important it is to create safe spaces you can trust.
With over 40 years experience in the industry, our expert team continues to closely follow the latest developments in fire and security technology. From our first installation to where we are today, our customers have always been our focus. They trust us to consistently provide an effective and high-quality result.
We’re proud to offer the WLS Guarantee to each of our customers.
- We will arrive at your premises within the specified time slot.
- We treat our customers as we wish to be treated ourselves.
- We will act professionally at all times, arrive on time, smartly dressed in uniform.
- We will do our work quickly and without fuss.
- Once the work is completed we will ask you to review what we have done to ensure you are happy with the results.
- We will leave the site clean and tidy.
- We guarantee a first-time fix or to provide a solution on every call out.
- We fix 90% of problems first-time.
- If we cannot propose a solution we will refund the call out charge.
- We guarantee transparency in our pricing.
- We provide a full breakdown of costs with every quotation.
- We will get your approval for any additional work required to ensure you are kept up to date throughout the installation.
- Our customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any issues.
- You can reach us via phone or email for prompt assistance.
- We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and security.
- We will specify the best solution to meet your needs and budget.
- We only install systems that are reliable and easy to use.
- We will install the solution to the very highest standards.
- All our systems come with a 12-month parts and labour guarantee.
- We will offer a free service 6 months after installation to ensure everything is in working order.
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