Case Study 5 Chelsea Health Club & Spa London SW6
The site The Health Club and Spa is located behind Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge ground in a complex including two hotels and other facilities. Holland Systems installed this system in 2016, and maintained it until the 2024 closure of the club for redevelopment. Holland Systems was merged into Ace Defence in June 2023. The […]
Help with funding church roof alarms
Talking to a colleague from Ecclesiastical Insurance recently we learnt that metal theft claims have fallen dramatically in recent years. This is in part due to the work of Ecclesiastical in promoting the installation of roof alarms. But with only a small proportion of vulnerable churches protected there is still work to be done. One […]
Case Study 4 Torre Abbey Torquay
The site Torre Abbey is Torbay’s most historic building. An ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. Owned by Torbay Council it is also a museum housing an impressive art collection. The problem A programme of building restoration works has resulted in the buildings being […]
Case Study 3 Pizza Express Kingston Upon Thames
The site Pizza Express closed seventy-three of its restaurants in 2021 as part of a post Covid rationalisation programme, including the site in High Street Kingston Upon Thames. The problem With the building empty it was exposed to break ins aimed theft of metals and the remaining fixtures. It was also a target for rough […]
Why video surveillance on Scaffolding Matters
Churches are more than just places of worship; they often serve as community centres, historical landmarks, and even homes to valuable artwork and artifacts. When scaffolding is erected for maintenance or restoration projects, these vulnerable structures require an extra layer of security. This is where having a video surveillance system monitoring the scaffolding and the […]
Case Study 2 Gloucester Cathedral
The siteGloucester Cathedral stands to the north of the city centre. It celebrated its 900th anniversary in 1989. The current building dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. It also has an extensive Cloister and Cathedral Close situated alongside the main buildings. The problemThere had been numerous instances of lead being stolen from the cloister […]
Case Study 1 Harrison Gibson Building Ilford.
The siteThe Harrison Gibson building in High Road, Ilford is a former furniture store which has been empty and falling into a derelict state for some time. A developer has sought permission to build 330 flats on the site but is still under discussion at the local authority. The building has been covered with debris […]
Lead theft from Churches in Bath
This is a typical news item about lead theft from churches. It’s often just a small amount nibbled away from the edge of a roof, but that is quite enough to allow water in, causing untold damage to sacred spaces. We talk regularly with the insurers, especially Kevin from Ecclesiastical who is quoted in this […]
Safeguarding Sacred Spaces: Video security for Church Roofs
For centuries, churches have served as sanctuaries of faith and community, often housing historical artifacts and architectural treasures. Protecting these spaces, particularly their vulnerable rooftops, is important. Video security systems are a powerful tool for comprehensive church roof protection. Deterrence and Early Detection: Unlike traditional alarms, which rely on sound triggers, video alarms employ motion […]
Ace Defence partner spotlight
Physical protection is an important first step to protecting your vacant property. Ace Defence are pleased to work with Tony and the team at PPS UK supporting this valuable service ith our vuideo security systems. Read Tony’s latest blog here Protect Your Empty Property with Steel Security Screens