Vacant Property Security Steel Security Doors
Industry-accredited steel security doors are a durable solution for securing your property
Bespoke Security Screens
Secure vulnerable openings on your property with out custom steel security screens
Vacant Property Inspections
Inspections give you advance notice of any problems before they cause significant issues
Vacant Property Management
Property checks, insurance compliance, open and lock up and keyholding services
Vacant Property Alarms
Works independently, without any need for a connection to a mains power.
Commercial Fencing
A defined perimeter is the first line of defence for a vacant property
Concrete Barrier Hire
Where an immovable physical barrier is required to prevent vehicle access,
Keyholding Services
Should an intruder alarm be triggered, our SIA trained security officers will respond
Open/Lock Up Services
Any premise is at its most vulnerable at the point of opening-up/closing-up
Vacant Property Clearance
As vacant property specialists, Clearway has been cleaning vacant properties for over 30 years.
Fly-Tipping Removal
Professional and rapid response for fly-tipping clearance and waste removal.
Hazardous Waste Removal
Licensed by the Environment Agency, we will remove and dispose of biohazardous waste`
Pest / Plant / Sharps Removal
With over 25 years of experience we are a trusted provider of safe sharps removal services in the UK.
Crime Scene Cleaning
clean the area, remove any bio-hazard waste and, where possible, restore the area to a safe, clean environment.

inView CCTV Towers
Easily transportable and set-up in minutes it can be positioned in the most inaccessible locations
inView Highway Technology Tower
Tower for instant CCTV analytics, stopped vehicle detection, alarm systems, air quality monitoring and much more
inView Detect PID Security
Rapidly deployable, portable protection device that Deters crime and anti-social activity
CCTV Monitoring
Keeping a watchful eye on your site or premises and responding quickly to any security breaches
Temporary CCTV
Commonly for shorter-term use and provide great flexibility and value for money
Temporary Alarms
Install a professional vacant property alarm to run independently of mains power
Commercial CCTV
Advanced CCTV systems can work in isolation or as part of an integrated security solution
Perimeter Security Systems
Essential for safeguarding buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring
Our fully accredited, high security Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) provides uninterrupted 24/7/365 monitoring
Traffic Monitoring Cameras
Intelligent traffic monitoring cameras have extensive uses, from general highways management to applications in logistics
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Our trained personnel give you peace of mind by ensuring your premises are under careful watch by professional teams

(CRAR) Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
Rent arrears can cause significant issues, impacting cash flow with the additional cost of recouping overdue income
SCAR – Service Charge Arrears Recovery
Available exclusively from Clearway and has been developed to recover outstanding Service Charges & Insurance
Pre-Legal Debt Recovery
We provide UK landlords and businesses immediate outsource solutions for unpaid invoices
Business Forensics and Intelligence
Business intelligence services help companies nationwide make astute decisions, plan the correct approach to recover unpaid debts
Financial Recovery Solutions
Services span all debt-related matters and can provide an efficient, prompt, and effective solution, with full legal compliance
Trace and Status
Our investigations team locate absconding debtors using the latest information and databases available
Individual Status Reports
Reports provide thorough background information to help businesses and landlords assess the creditworthiness of potential customers
End of Tenancy / Forfeiture of Lease
An all-encompassing end-of-tenancy or forfeiture of lease security service

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inSite Wearable Safety Devices
Devices provide protection and support for those working in high risk, public facing environments
Stopped Vehicle Detection
Harnessing the power of AI CCTV analytics to identify the presence of a stationary vehicle quickly, determine the likely impacts, and automatically dispatch alerts as required.
Lone Worker Devices
Giving workers and employees peace of mind that they have constant communication channels
Insurance Compliance
It’s important to know about vacant property insurance and how to achieve compliance
Bodycams
Commercial-grade body worn security cameras and safety devices capture real-time events
PPE Detection
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Stopped Vehicle Detection
Ideally suited to smart motorways, where speedy responses can be life-saving
PPE Detection / Identification
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
Intrusion Detection
Virtual fencing creates an invisible boundary around a designated area, triggering an automatic alert when this boundary is breached.
Incursion Monitoring
We are committed to increasing and maintaining the safety of those working on highway and transport networks
People Recognition
Enables the precise detection of individuals within a specified area, identifying when a person enters or lingers in a restricted location.
Visual Feeds Generating Statistics
Statistics gathered from camera surveillance footage can then be used to identify patterns and trends, predict future behaviours.
Vehicle Speed Analysis Cameras
The precise identification and logging of vehicle speeds, providing crucial data for monitoring and managing traffic flow.
Vehicle Identification & ANPR
Vehicle identification and ANPR software on highways are essential tools for enhancing road safety and security.
Dropped / Abandoned Object Detection
A powerful tool to deter littering and fly-tipping by identifying and responding to discarded objects in real-time.
Event Detection
When a person is detected in these high-risk areas, the system automatically alerts authorities, allowing for rapid intervention.
Cloud Analytics
We provide a service to easily analyse and provide insight from data generated via your existing IP CCTV streams.
CCTV Analytics
Use advanced software to automatically detect, track, and analyse activity captured on camera—turning standard surveillance into a powerful, proactive security tool
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring

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Alarms for Flats and Apartment Blocks

Clearway installs wireless intruder alarms in flats to detect intrusions and provide 24/7 monitoring for tenant safety. Wireless intruder alarms for flats use battery-powered sensors to detect unauthorised entry in flats, providing real-time alerts and continuous monitoring without the need for wiring or a mains power supply.

We understand that blocks of flats are frequently targeted by antisocial behaviour, theft, and break-ins – making a robust alarm system essential. Clearway alarms for flats are an excellent way to boost tenant confidence by detecting unwanted intrusions, criminal activity, and theft for 24/7 asset protection.

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Professional Alarm Systems for Flats, Apartments and Multi-Occupant Buildings

Our apartment alarms for flats are ideal for protecting tenanted properties, commercial apartment buildings, investment real estate, and vacant flats.

We offer a broad range of functionality, integrations, and features adapted to detect threats unique to your apartment block. Our alarm systems help landlords and multi-unit owners stay fully on top of their obligations and requirements, including those linked to insurance coverage.

Key Benefits of Professional Alarms for Flats

24/7 monitoring and rapid alarm responses
Protection for tenants, communal areas and vacant units
Helps deter theft, vandalism and antisocial behaviour
Supports insurance and landlord requirements
Wireless installation with minimal disruption
Integrates with CCTV, fire alarms and access control
AI-enhanced monitoring for faster threat detection
Suitable for occupied and vacant apartment buildings

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Concerned about break-ins, antisocial behaviour or repeated false alarms in your apartment building?

Contact Clearway today to arrange rapid installation of professionally monitored alarm systems tailored to your flats and communal areas.

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Our Alarms and Services for Flats and Apartments

From individual apartment blocks to large residential portfolios, every property has its own security priorities. Clearway recommends alarm systems based on how your building is used, who occupies it, and the risks you want to manage.

Wireless Intruder Alarms

Wireless intruder alarms utilise powerful, reliable battery systems to power a careful watch over your flats and apartments, without requiring any cabling, power supply or maintenance to keep them running correctly.

Our advanced flat alarm systems offer multi-zone coverage, remote monitoring access, and automated user logging for seamless security management.

With features such as video alarm verification, proximity token technology, and full system integration, these systems provide comprehensive protection. Additionally, Grade Two alarm networks and rapid police liaison provide swift responses to any incidents, whether on or off-site.

Wireless Intruder Alarms

Video Verified Alarms

Many apartment buildings may have dozens of alarms, entry points, or sensors, and a video-verified alarm is ideal for larger premises, those with repeat false callouts, or vacant units or buildings that require extra protection beyond that of a passive alarm or motion detector.

Video-verified alarms activate automatically when a sensor or trigger is initiated. They capture a burst of images to enable our responders or AI systems to either confirm that the alarm is false or record specific details of the nature, location, and perpetrators, allowing for a speedy and targeted response.

Video Verified Alarms

Flat Fire Alarms

Landlords and property managers need to comply with a complex and multifaceted range of fire regulations and legislation. Installing commercial-grade fire alarms demonstrates adherence to all relevant rules, standards, and laws and protects tenants, users, and personnel from fire and smoke damage.

Our advanced fire alarms can detect subtle environmental changes that point to an emerging risk, from ash particles in the air to signs of ignition or smouldering flammables. This prompts fast evacuations, communications with the fire service, and real-time liaison with staff or site security teams.

Commercial Fire Alarms

Apartment Alarm Monitoring

Even the best alarms only work as well as the responses that trigger them, and commercial alarm monitoring is the ideal way to ensure that any real alert is correctly logged, investigated, and responded to, depending on your protocols and response procedures.

We manage a comprehensive range of alarms, CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and other devices, giving apartment block owners peace of mind that any alarm will be verified or stopped, and the correct response will be initiated rapidly in the event of a real-time issue or intrusion.

Commercial Flat Alarm Monitoring

construction site security services for a housing development

Who Are Our Apartment Block and Flat Alarms For?

Clearway helps construction companies, developers, project managers and contractors protect their sites from theft, vandalism and safety risks.

Housing Associations

Housing Associations

Protecting communal entrances, vacant flats and shared facilities while helping housing providers improve tenant safety and address antisocial behaviour.

Property Management Companies

Property Management Companies

Providing comprehensive alarm protection across managed apartment blocks, ensuring reliable monitoring, quick responses and compliance with landlords’ responsibilities.

Private Landlords

Private Landlords

Whether you own a single flat or several residential properties, professionally installed alarms help reduce the risk of theft, criminal damage, and unauthorised access, particularly during vacant periods.

Build-to-Rent Developments

Build-to-Rent Developments

Residents expect secure, well-managed developments. Integrated alarm systems help protect communal areas while complementing access control and CCTV throughout the building.

Retirement Living and Supported Accommodation

Retirement Living and Supported Accommodation

In retirement and supported living schemes, reliable alarm systems provide reassurance for residents while ensuring emergencies or security incidents are identified and managed quickly.

Developers and Residential Schemes

Developers and Residential Schemes

Installing alarm systems before occupation in newly completed developments to protect apartments, communal facilities, and fixtures during handover periods.

Key Features | How it Works

Key Features of Flat and Apartment Block Alarms:

Features designed to give you peace of mind.

Rapid Responses and Always-on Monitoring

The speed of a security response can be pivotal to preventing an intrusion, stopping a threat from developing, or limiting property damage, with immediate alarm logging and investigation to initiate the right response – be that a security callout, contacting the emergency services, or initiating a full evacuation of all flats and communal areas.

Ongoing 24/7 Alarm Monitoring

Always-on monitoring is a key security tool for flats. Break-ins to vacant properties or unsupervised areas of the building will be detected and investigated immediately, with our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) on standby 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Complete Insurance Compliance

Customised and well-configured alarms for flats are often a mandatory insurance requirement. They mitigate the risk of a claim and minimise any potential for criminal behaviour or damage, enabling landlords and owners to manage their insurance coverage costs and potentially reduce those overheads.

Proactive Threat Detection

Raising an alarm after the fact has limited effectiveness when a break-in, arson, vandalism, or theft has already occurred. Pre-emptive threat detection analyses patterns, movements, and behaviours to raise the alarm before the event, enabling security teams and responders to react and de-escalate an unfolding situation.

Full Systems Integration

Our alarm systems are designed for seamless integration with existing security setups and networks. This avoids unnecessary expenditure on completely new devices or systems and ensures that you can upgrade alarms for flats cost-efficiently.

Around-the-clock Theft Prevention

Thefts are often difficult to lead to prosecution after the fact, and using alarm systems as a deterrent and preventive measure is a positive, pre-emptive step forward, protecting offices from break-ins at all hours of the day and night.

Regular Alarm Maintenance

Proper maintenance also ensures full integration among systems such as fire detection, intruder alarms, and surveillance, enabling seamless data sharing and timely responses to alerts. Scheduled upkeep not only extends the lifespan of your alarm systems but also provides peace of mind, knowing your property remains protected against threats 24/7.

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How It Works

Here’s how it works. From the moment you call us to the continued relationship after your site is secured.

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How It Works?

From Call to Hire, getting your site secured is straightforward

1. Site Assessment and Security Review

We’ll assess your apartment building, communal areas, entrances and existing security systems to recommend the most effective alarm solutions.

2. System Design

Our specialists can design an alarm system tailored to your building, with the appropriate sensors, monitoring options and integrations with existing security infrastructure.

3. Professional Installation

Clearway’s experienced engineers can install and fully configure your alarm system to minimise disruption to residents.

4. Testing and Commissioning

Every detector and sensor is thoroughly tested to ensure the system performs reliably, and that on-site security teams and tenants are comfortable in using it.

5. Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance

Flat alarms can be monitored 24/7/365 through our NSI Gold Cat II-accredited Alarm Receiving Centre, alongside routine servicing and ongoing technical support.

Problems Alarms for Flats and Apartment Blocks Can Solve

Rather than waiting until an incident occurs, professionally monitored alarm systems help landlords, agents and housing providers reduce risks before they escalate.

1. You’ve Seen Repeated Break-ins Affect Resident Confidence

Frequent burglaries or attempted intrusions can leave residents feeling unsafe. Professionally monitored alarms provide continuous protection and rapid responses to ensure genuine threats are dealt with swiftly.

2. Your Communal Areas Are Subject to Antisocial Behaviour

Entrance halls, bin storage areas, bike stores and communal facilities often become hotspots for vandalism and nuisance behaviour. Alarm systems help detect unauthorised access and discourage repeat incidents.

3. You’re Responsible for Protecting Vacant Flats

Empty apartments are particularly exposed to theft, criminal damage and illegal occupation. Wireless-monitored alarms provide effective protection until new residents move in or a change of use is approved.

4. Your Insurance Requirements Have Become More Demanding

Many insurers require professionally installed and monitored alarm systems to be able to maintain cover for residential buildings. Clearway can help to ensure your security arrangements meet these expectations.

5. You’ve Found That False Alarms Are Wasting Time and Resources

Repeated false activations can frustrate residents and lead to unnecessary call-outs and associated costs. Video verification and professional monitoring help differentiate genuine incidents from general activities.

6. Your Existing Security Systems Don’t Work Well Together

When alarms, CCTV and access control all operate independently, it’s much harder to build a complete picture of what’s happening. Integrating those systems improves visibility, speeds up responses and makes day-to-day management much simpler.

Whether you’re responsible for one apartment building or an entire residential portfolio, the right alarm system can reduce risk, reassure residents and help you manage your properties with greater confidence.

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What Our Clients Say

Fisher German LLP

July 2025

Great Service and Rapid Response

I have been using Clearway for over 5 years. One of the standout features of Clearway is their rapid response time.

Axis Europe

July 2025

Can’t Commend Them Enough

The guys were very polite, friendly and professional in their whole attitude. They worked very hard & did a great job!- Can’t commend them enough!

John Fisher S&C Slatter

July 2025

Huge Thanks

A huge amount of thanks goes to ‘Clearway’ for their exemplary conduct and unwavering commitment to the safety of my site management, site operatives and construction site.

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Comprehensive range of alarm options

Tailored to your building’s layout, nature, location, and size, with AI-enhanced features for smarter security. Choose from video-verified alarms, integrated fire and intruder systems, or bespoke setups designed specifically for your premises.

AI-driven technology

Detects unusual activity, analyses patterns, and provides real-time alerts for proactive protection.

Ideal for safeguarding

Tenanted properties, commercial apartment buildings, investment real estate, and vacant flats.

Enhance security

With around-the-clock monitoring by our NSI Gold Cat II accredited team, offering 24/7 supervision, rapid incident verification, and swift, targeted responses.

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Reported Incidents
Dec ’25 – April ’26

Intruder/Unknown

Incidents Escalated
To The Police

Anti-Social Behaviour

Why Choose Clearway for Flat and Apartment Block Alarms?

Clearway’s specialist security consultants have decades of experience providing private and commercial clients with bespoke recommendations, tailored advice, and independent suggestions to ensure their alarms for flats, apartments, and commercial units are suited to their budgets, requirements, and ongoing security concerns.

Leaders in AI Technology for Flat Alarm Systems

AI technology represents an evolution in pre-emptive security and machine learning, with a huge range of features and functions to enhance the responsiveness and reactivity of alarms and intrusion detection systems.

Independent Advice From One of the UK and Europe’s Leading Business Alarm Providers

Our personalised approach ensures that flat and apartment owners receive security solutions designed to maximise protection and address specific concerns, such as antisocial behaviour, theft, and unauthorised access.

Advanced Integrations for Cost-Efficiency

From facial recognition to allow immediate entry for approved, authorised tenants, users, and personnel to automated, 24/7 access controls for car parks and communal areas, AI provides enhanced efficiency, reduced security costs, and optimised performance of alarms and other security systems. Find out how we integrate AI with your security systems here.

Comprehensive Security Monitoring

Whether upgrading existing systems or installing new technology, Clearway’s expertise offers peace of mind by safeguarding your property and ensuring that your assets and residents are fully protected.

Who We Work With

Clearway supports diverse sectors requiring rapid security deployment. Our clients include construction companies, property developers, event organisers, and facility managers who need reliable surveillance solutions. We’re trusted by:

What Do Our Security Experts Say?

Residential buildings present unique security challenges because they might combine multiple private homes or have residences that have shared communal spaces.

The most effective alarm systems work alongside CCTV, access control, and professional monitoring to give residents and property managers confidence that any verified incident will receive a rapid response.

Kelvin Danton

UK Sales Director

A Successful Project: Securing Flats During Renovation

The owners of individual flats in Hulme, Manchester, had to be relocated, as the property required structural repair, Clearway was tasked with ensuring that the empty building was secure while work was carried out.To ensure that the property was properly secure whilst essential maintenance was carried out, we secured the main entrance doors, windows and communal areas to the ground floor, underground car park and any other vulnerable openings.

Steel security screens, were the ideal product for this particular block of flats.

Work involved removing the double glazing units in windows and installing wooden studding to ensure that there was no damage done to the communal entrance frames.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about our site security? Read our frequently asked questions.

How Do Flat Alarms Prevent Intrusions and Thefts?

Thefts and opportunistic break-ins are unfortunately common, and having a visible, active, and signposted alarm system can serve as a robust deterrent while ensuring that any live events trigger a rapid security response, regardless of the day or time.

Can Flat Alarm Systems Be Integrated With Existing CCTV and Access Control?

Yes, in many cases. Apartment alarms might be connected to CCTV surveillance systems, intercoms, secure door entry systems, and access controls, as well as monitoring services for each. The benefit is that all of your security solutions are connected, providing better visibility across the building while simplifying ongoing management.

Are Wireless Alarm Systems Suitable for Existing Apartment Buildings?

They are. Wire-free alarms are particularly relevant for current buildings because the installation process involves very little disruption for residents, owing to the lack of extensive cabling.

Wireless systems are often considered ideal for buildings with existing occupants, heritage or listed properties, and developments where keeping the internal finishes as-is isn’t negotiable.