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RES (Reading Extinguisher Services) was established in 1985 and as a British Standards institute registered firm to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 has expanded and grown from that day developing into new Fire protection areas with the start of RES Systems Limited in 2001.

Our commitment to customer service and maintaining a high quality of work was reaffirmed in March 2008 by the extension of the RES Quality Management System to our Systems business achieving registered status to all our activities.

The RES covers the South, South East and Central England and National coverage can be provided. We are approved members of the Safe Contractor Scheme and our engineers are fully audited and CSCS registered. Our customer base ranges from domestic and small businesses to multinational companies, Hospital trusts, schools, colleges and councils.

The RES is a growing success and takes every step to guarantee our customers are fully covered by ensuring our engineers spearheaded by Stephen Flint are fully trained and qualified to meet the latest and upcoming standards.

The RES prides itself on being ahead and continually striving to make complying with British Standards as straight forward and practical as possible for all of our clients needs whilst minimising costs. We now develop fire safety solutions for our customers from start to finish.

The RES has earned a number of Accreditations across the different businesses. > click here to view them.

Company History

Reading Extinguisher Services (RES) is now in its 26th year of business and last year brought us some new additions to the team with a dedicated Dry Riser expert, a dedicated training expert and also a full time carpenter and signage specialist.

Stephen Flint, director of RES, has also under gone intense training gaining a number of qualifications ensuring that he himself as head of RES is constantly improving and encouraging clients and staff alike to continue to reach their goals.

As a BSI and BAFE Registered Technicians Company, all extinguisher servicing and maintenance works are carried out to the highest standard and together with our equipment location lists and advisory service to current British Standards, we continue to offer you a premium service at a competitive price.

We take on responsibility for your portable fire protection equipment on site or residential properties giving you peace of mind and total Fire Protection. We offer three types of STAFF TRAINING whether it be a Demonstration, “Hands On” or full Fire Marshal Training it can be tailored to your specific requirements. RES aims to maintain a qualified professional service with our fully certified team bringing total customer satisfaction.

Who's Who

The RES Group is comprised of a highly trained, highly skilled and experienced team of committed individuals.

Our Extinguisher Engineers
Our BAFE registered technicians, led by Damian Lynch are,Chris Dormer, Oliver Selvey, John Day (New Business), Johnny Adey (Signage Specialist) and Steve Crawford (Our training organiser and dry riser / fire hydrant engineer ).

Our Alarm Engineers
Headed by Jon Toomey, with Mike Skilton and Andy Lowe for new installations and Graham Marks, Ben Curtis, Mark Smith and Jamie Froude (Servicing and Maintenance).

In the Office
As always Kate Freeman-Wilson (Office Manager), Stephanie Foulston (Client Manager and Directors PA), Denise Lynch (Credit Controller) and Jill Parker (Financial Controller) are ready to take your call.

Management
Stephen Flint carries out Fire Risk Assessments and, together with Jon Toomey, oversees the work of our engineers, providing Fire Safety Engineering Solutions to our clients.

Call us now for a competitive quote: 0800 731 0727