About
Security by Design

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Since 1979, Security by Design has been designing, installing and maintaining world-class electronic commercial security systems that give confidence and peace of mind.

Based in Central London, we offer a range of personalised services and security solutions to safeguard your building.

OUR SERVICES
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Our purpose

Relentlessly pursuing perfection to give you confidence, no matter how hard your challenge.

The difference

Our solutions are developed around your individual security needs.

If we can’t find a solution that meets your specific requirements, we’ll make one.

Our values

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Steadfast

Vetted, discreet, loyal and honourable.

All of our systems are manufacturer approved. As a business we are ISO 9001 and Safe Contractor accredited.

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Insight

Finding the best solution for you, using over 40 years’ experience, the latest technology and our engineering prowess.

We work with you throughout the whole lifecycle of your system.

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Collaborative

Always working together – in our team, with our manufacturing partners and our clients.

It's all about designing the right solution that meets your needs.

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Holistic

The best systems are comprehensive and work as one.

That’s exactly what we help you to achieve.

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Meet your Security by Design team

Simon Dark

Simon Dark joined Security by Design in 1992, from further education, starting as an Operations Assistant with the company’s founders.

Simon is now Operations Director and a co-owner of the company. Simon is jointly responsible for achieving all our quality assurance accreditations, gaining his NVQ Security Systems and Technical Services qualifications along the way, which was a UK-first within an organisation.

From design to commissioning, or existing system review, Simon can assist with any aspect of our services.

In his spare time Simon enjoys getting out on foot to explore London and the great UK outdoors as much as possible.

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Richard Bates

Richard ‘Rich’ Bates joined Security by Design in 2007, following electrical engineer training and service in the Royal Engineers, including attachment to The Royal Marines.

Having started as an engineer with Security by Design, and gaining his NVQ Security Systems and Technical Services qualifications, Rich is now responsible for engineering and became a Director and co-owner of the company in 2014.

Rich is able to assist with any job or enquiry from start to finish.

In his spare time Rich coaches under 9s Rugby and enjoys getting out for walks with his two dogs.

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ELECTRONIC SECURITY SOLUTIONS

you can rely on

Security by Design uses the latest technology to engineer world-class solutions that resolve your security issues.

Our systems are designed to work as one with the fabric of your buildings and the people using them.

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