KBS Corporate advises on sale of Custom Security Services

Custom Security Services Limited, trading as Custom Fire and Security, is a highly regarded, independent organisation, providing installation and maintenance services for fire detection and security solutions. The company was established in 1985 and has seen considerable growth since, which has been supported by an enviable long-standing client base.

Paul and Lee Staff, the shareholders of Custom Fire and Security, approached KBS Corporate to enable their exit from the business to pursue alternative interests.|KBS Corporate implemented a diverse research strategy which attracted in 47 interested parties. The vast majority of interest came from UK trade buyers, although some came from private equity buyers. KBS Corporate was able to utilise this interest to produce four competing offers.

The ultimate offer came from UK trade buyer Churches Fire & Security as part of the company’s geographical expansions.

Matthew Sibley, Corporate Deal Executive at KBS Corporate, advised Custom Fire and Security throughout the process.

The Fire & Security Services Sector

The fire detection and security services market remains active, with ongoing interest from buyers seeking to strengthen their service capabilities and regional coverage across the engineering and construction sectors. Established businesses with long-standing client relationships and recurring maintenance contracts are well suited to trade acquirers looking to expand geographically and build on reliable, contract-led revenue streams.

This trend reflects a broader shift towards investment in compliance-driven and safety-critical services, where reliability and customer retention are key. As a result, well-established operators in this space are increasingly being viewed as valuable platforms for expansion, whether through acquisition or further investment.

Recent transactions across the sector reinforce this activity, including the investment in London Drainage Facilities and the sale of Phoenix Gas, highlighting continued appetite for service-led businesses operating within infrastructure and compliance markets.

For business owners, this may present an opportunity to consider their next steps, including selling a company.