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Lockdown Alarm Installation and Site Surveys

Camelott® installs wireless lockdown alarms for schools, workplaces and public venues across the UK. We assess your buildings and activation points, propose the equipment and coverage, then install, commission and demonstrate the system to your staff. Wireless installation can reduce disruption and cabling costs compared with fitting a new wired system, subject to site conditions.

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Leasing available with installation included.
Spread the cost over 3-5 years, subject to approval. School funding information.

Installer fitting a wireless lockdown alarm unit to a brick wall
Equipment quantities and positions are selected after the site and required alert coverage have been assessed.
  • Survey-led system design
  • Itemised quotation
  • Wireless fitting
  • Staff training & handover

What the lockdown alarm site survey covers.

After the survey, you receive a proposed equipment layout and an itemised quote covering device quantities, fitting, testing, staff training and any optional support. The survey establishes where staff need to activate the alert, where it must be heard or seen, and what may affect wireless or sound coverage.

  • Site layout: main buildings, detached blocks, temporary buildings, halls, workshops, yards and external routes.
  • Activation locations: reception, offices, corridors, staff areas and other positions identified by the organisation’s procedure.
  • Sound and visual coverage: noisy areas, enclosed rooms, large halls, outdoor spaces and areas where visual warning may be appropriate.
  • Wireless conditions: distance, walls, reinforced structures, metal, terrain, interference and the possible need for bridges or repeaters.
  • Operational requirements: alarm sounds, voice messages, zones, authorised portable triggers, email, SMS or desktop notifications.
  • Monitoring and testing: low-battery warnings, missing-unit alerts, silent checks, reporting and ongoing maintenance options.

What to send us before your site survey.

Start with your site postcode, the buildings and outdoor areas that need coverage, and a site plan if you have one. You can contact Camelott® while your lockdown procedure is still being developed.

Site plans and building list

Available floor plans or a list of main blocks, detached buildings, portacabins, playgrounds, sports areas and other spaces that may need coverage.

Existing alert procedure

How the current lockdown or emergency communication method works, who may activate it and whether different tones, voice messages or zones are being considered.

Access and asbestos information

The asbestos register, access restrictions, working-hour requirements and any permit-to-drill arrangements should be available before mounting positions are approved.

IT and notification requirements

Whether the project may include desktop alerts, email or SMS notifications, remote monitoring, nominated recipients or involvement from the organisation’s IT provider.

Installation designed around your site.

Camelott surveys offices, industrial premises, public venues and education sites across the UK. We specify the system around how each site is used, from single buildings to multi-building estates. Buildings, outdoor areas, activation points, noise levels, construction, wireless conditions and the organisation’s alert procedure all affect the final design.

Single and multi-building sites

Offices, halls, workshops, temporary buildings and suitable external areas can be assessed as one alert environment.

Reduced installation disruption

Wireless equipment can reduce the need for extensive cabling, wall chasing, ceiling access and inter-building groundworks.

Commissioning and handover

Equipment is configured, tested and labelled, with nominated staff shown the agreed activation, reset and routine test process.

Ongoing system support

Maintenance, battery replacement, testing and condition-reporting options can continue after the installation is complete.

Wireless installation can mean lower costs and less disruption.

Wireless lockdown alarm installation can be significantly more cost-effective than fitting a new wired system, especially across existing buildings and detached blocks. Avoiding extensive cable routes can reduce installation labour, containment, wall chasing, trenching and making-good costs, as well as disruption. The final saving depends on your site, required coverage and system specification. Compare quotations for equivalent coverage, functionality and ongoing support.

No extensive alarm cabling

Battery-powered radio units reduce the need to route new alarm cables through corridors, occupied rooms, ceilings and service areas.

Less wall and ceiling disturbance

Installation can avoid widespread wall chasing, lifted floors and repeated access above suspended ceilings.

No-drill mounting options

Where the surface and equipment allow, units can be mounted without drilling. This avoids drilling into the mounting surface and reduces the risk of disturbing asbestos-containing materials. Mounting methods are agreed after checking site conditions and the asbestos register.

Less inter-building groundwork

Detached blocks and outdoor areas can often be linked by surveyed radio coverage instead of new underground alarm cable routes.

Quicker fitting and commissioning

Reduced building work normally means a shorter installation programme and less interruption to daily operations.

Easier to expand or reposition

Additional units and revised positions can be assessed as buildings, room uses or safeguarding procedures change.

The lockdown alarm installation process.

Camelott® manages the project as a defined sequence so the equipment, installation and operational handover remain aligned with the organisation’s requirements.

  1. Initial discussionReview the site, existing procedure, buildings and areas requiring coverage.
  2. Site surveyAssess wireless paths, activation points, sound levels, visual warning needs and installation access.
  3. System designSpecify the required call points, sounders, bridges, visual and notification options.
  4. Itemised quotationSet out equipment, installation, training and optional maintenance clearly.
  5. Installation and commissioningFit, label, configure and test the agreed system across the included areas.
  6. HandoverDemonstrate activation, reset, testing and the responsibilities of nominated staff.

What the itemised quotation can specify.

Your quotation connects the survey findings to the equipment, fitting and support proposed for your site. It should show what is included and which services are optional.

Activation and warning equipment

Fixed call points, authorised portable triggers, sounders, flashing beacons and any voice annunciators.

Wireless coverage equipment

Radio bridges, repeaters, outdoor units and other equipment required for distance, obstacles or separate buildings.

Monitoring and digital alerts

Optional low-battery and missed-unit monitoring, silent testing, reporting, desktop messages, email and SMS notifications.

Installation and support

Mounting, configuration, commissioning, labels, staff handover, training, maintenance, battery management and condition-reporting options.

For an example of the available equipment, see the wireless lockdown alarm starter package.

What determines the cost of lockdown alarm installation?

A meaningful price depends on the required coverage and specification. A small single-building workplace and a large site with detached buildings cannot be priced accurately as the same package.

Number of buildings and areasThe complete alert footprint, including outdoor and detached locations.
Number of activation pointsFixed call points, portable triggers and any authorised software activation.
Sounder and beacon quantitiesCoverage requirements, noise levels, room construction and accessibility needs.
Wireless bridges or repeatersAdditional equipment required for distance, obstacles or separate buildings.
Voice and notification optionsAnnunciators, email, SMS, desktop alerts, monitoring and reporting.
Installation and ongoing supportAccess, commissioning, training, maintenance and battery-management requirements.

Lockdown alarm leasing with installation included.

Spread the cost of your lockdown alarm equipment and installation over 3 to 5 years. Ask Camelott for a finance quotation alongside your itemised installation quote so you can review the repayments, total payable and agreement terms.

Equipment and installation

Installation is included in the finance quotation. The quote identifies the equipment and work covered. Confirm any training, maintenance, monitoring and ongoing charges before entering an agreement.

Business eligibility

Businesses need to have traded for more than 2 years and have good accounts. Finance is subject to the provider's assessment, approval and agreed terms.

Schools and other organisations

Schools can apply for leasing, subject to finance approval and their own procurement and financial authorisation requirements. Other organisations can contact Camelott to discuss eligibility.

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Installation is not complete until staff can operate the system.

The alarm supports the organisation’s procedure, but the people responsible for it need to understand activation, reset, routine checks and fault reporting.

Operational handover

Camelott® can demonstrate activation, alarm reset, testing, basic checks, portable triggers and the operation of monitoring or notification functions included in the design.

  • Equipment labels and positions checked against the agreed design.
  • Alert sound and visual operation demonstrated to nominated staff.
  • Routine test process explained without replacing the organisation’s wider emergency-planning responsibilities.

Maintenance and condition reporting

Battery-powered safety equipment requires planned testing and maintenance. Support can include unit checks, battery replacement, communication testing, firmware review, condition reporting and refresher guidance.

  • Low-battery and missed-unit warnings reviewed where monitoring is installed.
  • Call points, sounders and visual alerts checked for correct operation.
  • Changes to rooms or buildings considered so coverage can be reassessed.

Current guidance: SIA guidance on Martyn’s Law says commencement is expected in spring 2027. No single alarm product automatically establishes legal compliance; the system supports the organisation’s wider risk assessment, procedures, training and testing.

Single buildings, detached blocks and outdoor areas.

Wireless systems are particularly useful where a site has grown over time and conventional cabling would be disruptive or expensive.

Camelott wireless indoor lockdown alarm sounder and blue beacon
Sounders and visual alerts are positioned based on who needs to receive the warning and where they work or gather.
Installer fitting a wireless lockdown alarm unit to a brick wall
Equipment quantities and positions are selected following survey rather than supplied as a generic one-size package.
Reception area with a wall-mounted alert unit
Bridges and suitable external equipment can be assessed for fragmented sites and outdoor coverage.

What customers say about the installation.

“The lockdown alarm was operational within several hours. Camelott® were professional, informative and respectful throughout the installation.”

Callum Wild — Five Islands Academy

“We had previously resorted to fire alarm bells, which was confusing. The installation was quick and easy, with minimal impact on the décor.”

Debbie Southall — Wednesbury Oak Academy

This page focuses on surveys, installation, pricing and handover. Use the related pages for equipment options and examples of alert sounds.

Lockdown alarm equipment

See an example of the equipment available. Your site survey determines the equipment, coverage and optional alerts your installation needs.

See the wireless starter package →

Lockdown alarm survey and installation FAQs.

Is wireless lockdown alarm installation more cost-effective than a wired system?
It can be significantly more cost-effective, particularly when adding an alarm to existing buildings or connecting detached blocks. Wireless equipment reduces the need for new alarm cabling, containment, wall chasing, trenching and making good. Actual savings depend on the site and specification. Compare equivalent coverage, features, installation and ongoing costs, including battery replacement and maintenance. See the benefits of wireless installation.
Can we lease a lockdown alarm with installation included?
Yes. Camelott offers 3 to 5 year leasing with installation included, subject to finance approval and agreed terms. Ask for the repayments, total payable, included equipment and installation scope in writing. See lockdown alarm leasing options.
What does a business need to apply for lockdown alarm leasing?
Businesses need to have traded for more than 2 years and have good accounts. Meeting these conditions does not guarantee acceptance. The finance provider assesses the application and confirms the available terms.
Can schools spread the cost of lockdown alarm installation?
Yes. Schools can apply for 3 to 5 year leasing covering the quoted alarm equipment and installation. Approval is subject to the finance provider's assessment. Schools and trusts must also follow their own procurement and financial approval requirements.
Can CIF funding help pay for a school lockdown alarm project?
Potential eligibility depends on the school, project, supporting evidence and applicable funding thresholds. A standalone alarm installation may fall below the minimum threshold. Read the school funding information and check the official guidance with your adviser. An installation quotation does not replace independent evidence required for a funding application.
What do we receive after a lockdown alarm site survey?
Camelott provides a proposed layout and an itemised quotation covering recommended devices, quantities, installation, testing and staff training. Optional ongoing support is identified separately. See what the survey covers.
What should we send before booking a site survey?
Send your site postcode, a list of buildings and outdoor areas that need coverage, and any site plans you have. Tell us about access restrictions and whether you want voice, desktop or mobile alerts. See the survey preparation checklist.
How is coverage checked before the system is handed over?
Camelott tests the agreed activation points and alert coverage during commissioning, then demonstrates activation, reset and routine testing to nominated staff. See commissioning and handover.
How much does a lockdown alarm installation cost?
The cost depends on the number of buildings, activation points, sounders, visual indicators, bridges, notification options and installation conditions. Camelott® prepares an itemised quotation after reviewing the site requirements based on the proposed installation.
Does Camelott® provide a site survey?
Yes. The survey reviews the required alert areas, suitable activation positions, wireless conditions, sound and visual coverage, outdoor locations and any monitoring or notification options your organisation is considering.
How long does a wireless lockdown alarm take to install?
The timescale depends on site size, number of units, access and whether detached buildings or external equipment are included. Wireless systems normally require less building work than a new wired network, and the anticipated programme is confirmed after survey.
Will installation disrupt normal operations?
Wireless equipment reduces cabling, wall chasing and ceiling access, which normally limits noise and disruption. Access can be planned with your site team, although fitting, testing and audible commissioning work will still be required.
Can you install lockdown alarms without drilling?
Yes, where suitable mounting surfaces and equipment allow. No-drill mounting avoids penetrating the mounting surface and can reduce asbestos disturbance risk. Camelott checks the proposed fixing method against the site conditions and asbestos information before installation. Other work, such as fitting optional accessories, must be assessed separately.
Does the core alarm depend on the site Wi-Fi?
The core radio alert can operate independently of site Wi-Fi in an appropriate standalone configuration. Connectivity may still be required for optional management, remote monitoring, email, SMS or desktop notification functions.
Can the installation cover portacabins and separate buildings?
Potentially, yes. Coverage depends on distance, construction, terrain, interference and unit position. The survey determines whether direct wireless communication, a bridge or additional equipment is required.
Can the alarm be heard or seen outdoors?
Suitable external sounder and beacon options can be included for playgrounds, entrances and other outdoor areas. The survey considers environmental exposure, distance, ambient noise and the places that need to receive the warning.
Does Camelott® train our staff?
Operational handover can cover activation, reset, testing, basic checks and use of monitoring functions included. Your organisation remains responsible for its wider security policy, emergency procedures, drills and staff responsibilities.
What maintenance does a wireless lockdown alarm need?
Batteries, call points, sounders, visual indicators and wireless communication should be checked on a planned basis. Camelott® can provide maintenance, battery replacement, system testing and condition-reporting options.
Can existing units be expanded later?
Usually, subject to compatibility and a coverage review. Additional rooms, buildings, activation points or outdoor areas should be surveyed so the revised design remains reliable and appropriately documented.
Does installation establish compliance with Martyn’s Law?
No. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in spring 2027. No single product automatically establishes compliance. A lockdown alarm may support communication and emergency procedures where the organisation’s assessment identifies it as appropriate, but preparedness depends on the complete site-specific arrangements.
How long does a lockdown alarm site survey take?
The time depends on the number of buildings, floors, activation locations and outdoor areas. A small, straightforward site may require less time than a campus with detached blocks. We can advise what information to provide in advance so the visit focuses on coverage, access and installation requirements.
Do we need to close classrooms or stop work during installation?
Not necessarily. Wireless equipment can often be fitted in planned phases with access to individual rooms and corridors, although some temporary restrictions may be needed while units are mounted and tested. Alarm activation tests should be arranged with the site lead so staff know they are scheduled tests.
Will a wireless lockdown alarm work through thick walls or between buildings?
Radio performance depends on wall construction, distance, metalwork, interference and device placement. A survey and on-site signal assessment help determine suitable positions and whether additional communication devices are needed. Coverage should be verified during commissioning rather than assumed from a stated range.
Can visual alerts be included for noisy areas or people who may not hear a sounder?
Suitable visual indicators may form part of the specification where audible alerts alone are insufficient. The survey should consider workshops, kitchens, outdoor spaces and accessibility needs, alongside the site's procedures. The agreed alert arrangements should be demonstrated and tested with the relevant staff.
What should we receive when the lockdown alarm is commissioned?
The handover should identify the installed equipment, agreed activation and alert coverage, basic operating instructions, testing arrangements and relevant maintenance information. Any remaining exclusions or actions should be clear before the site relies on the system in its procedures.
What is the difference between the local alarm and remote monitoring?
The local alarm is the on-site activation and warning system. Remote monitoring or notifications are separate capabilities where specified, and may rely on additional communications equipment or connectivity. The quotation and staff training should distinguish which features are included and what happens if an optional connection is unavailable.

Request a lockdown alarm site survey.

Tell Camelott® how many buildings, occupied rooms and outdoor areas need to receive the alert. We will review activation, coverage, equipment quantities, installation, handover and ongoing support.

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Product configuration, wireless coverage, installation times and service requirements are subject to survey. Alarm equipment supports—but does not replace—the organisation’s security risk assessment, written procedures, staff training or professional emergency-planning advice.

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