Projects

Installation and maintenance projects

Explore eight examples of installation and maintenance work carried out by ZimCos, illustrated with photographs from the jobs. Our work includes door entry, access control, gate control, fire alarms and communal TV systems, including Sky satellite and aerial or terrestrial services.

Communal uPVC entrance door fitted with an electric locking system

Electric lock installation on a new uPVC door

Service: Door entry system installation.

This job involved installing an electric lock on a new uPVC entrance door. The photograph shows the entrance used for the installation.

Replacing a communal entrance door can also require changes to its locking and door entry equipment. If you are arranging a similar replacement, tell us what door is being fitted and whether an intercom or access control system is already in use, so we can discuss the installation requirements.

Satellite dishes mounted on the exterior wall of a residential building

Sky satellite dish service and realignment

Service: Satellite TV maintenance.

The Sky TV dish was out of position. Our service visit involved realigning the dish. The photograph shows the external satellite installation associated with this work.

For a satellite reception fault, let us know whether one property or several are affected and whether the problem is intermittent or continuous. ZimCos also carries out communal TV installation and maintenance for satellite and aerial or terrestrial services.

TV signal test equipment connected to a communal television distribution system

Communal TV maintenance

Service: Communal TV maintenance.

ZimCos carried out maintenance on a communal television system. The job photograph shows signal test equipment connected to the distribution equipment.

We work with communal TV systems carrying Sky satellite and aerial or terrestrial services. When reporting a reception fault, tell us which outlets or properties are affected and which services have lost reception.

Communal access gate and entrance passage

Gate access control servicing

Service: Gate access control servicing.

This service visit concerned access control for a communal gate. The photograph shows the gate and entrance passage associated with the work.

For a similar enquiry, describe how people normally gain access and what has stopped working. We provide installation and servicing for gate control and access control systems.

Fire alarm control equipment in a building service cabinet

Fire alarm maintenance

Service: Fire alarm maintenance.

ZimCos carried out maintenance on a fire alarm system. The photograph shows control equipment at the building.

For a maintenance enquiry, provide the system make and model where known, details of any indicated faults and the work required. The scope of each visit needs to be agreed for the particular system.

Entrance area during construction and building systems installation

New-build fire alarm door entry and TV installation

Service: Fire alarm, door entry and TV system installation.

This new-build project included installation work on fire alarm, door entry and television systems. The photograph records the entrance area during construction; it is a progress image.

Planning several building systems together means considering their cabling, equipment locations and the stages at which installers can access the work areas. Contact us to discuss the systems required for your project.

Coaxial cabling during a new-build television system installation

New-build TV system installation

Service: TV system installation for a new build.

ZimCos carried out television system installation work for a new-build project. The photograph shows coaxial cabling during the installation.

Tell us whether your project requires communal satellite reception, aerial or terrestrial services, and how many properties or outlets need a connection. We can discuss the installation scope from those details.

Intercom and keypad access control equipment beside a communal entrance

Contractor intercom and keypad access control

Service: Contractor intercom and keypad access control.

This work involved an intercom system and keypad access control. The photograph shows the entrance equipment associated with the job.

Intercoms and keypad access serve different parts of an entrance arrangement. For installation or servicing, tell us what equipment is already in place and whether you need help with visitor communication, entry control or both.

Need help with your building’s systems?

Contact us about installation, servicing or an existing fault. Include the type of system, what you need help with and any photographs that explain the work. You can also explore our security services.