Protecting Your Legacy

Founder-Friendly Acquisitions

Thinking about succession or growth? Wilson Alarms offer a confidential, straightforward route for fire and security owners across the Midlands.

The Wilson Group unites trusted regional specialists into one purpose: premium fire and security, delivered personally. Built on the NSI Gold–accredited platform of Wilson Alarm Systems (established 1988), we pair meticulous engineering with the kind of service only a local team can provide—clear advice, clean installs, and dependable aftercare.

Acquisition Criteria

Services

Fire Protection, Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Access Control - installation and maintenance. Preferably NSI/SSAIB/BAFE accredited.

Location

Midlands-based, operating within ~50 miles of Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, or Nottingham.

Scale

Turnover up to £5m.

Revenue Mix

≥30% from maintenance and monitoring (recurring M&M).

Customer Base

Diversified, with no material single-customer concentration.

Deal Profile

Retirement sale preferred, not essential.

Why sell to Wilson

Speed and certainty

Clear valuations, short timelines, and a seasonal team for a smooth, low-disruption handover.

Fair value, transparent terms, cash up front

Market valuation on contracted revenue; locked-box; proven funds and all-cash at completion (subject to due diligence)

Flexible structures

Full exit, phased exit, or sell-and-stay with leadership options.

People first

TUPE protection, strong benefits, training pathways, and a bigger growth platform for your team.

Customer continuity

Keep your local brand where it helps - or transition to Wilson. Your choice.

Scale without losing the local touch

Centralised compliance, support, and buying power while preserving your local touch.

The Process

Confidential chat under NDA

Indicative valuation (fast)

Diligence that respects your time

Tailored deal and transition plan

Smooth onboarding to the group

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