Security & Life Integrations Inc

Commercial Security, Fire Alarm & Access Control in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem keeps reinventing its buildings: tobacco warehouses into research labs, mills into apartments, downtown blocks into restaurants. Every conversion inherits security and fire systems built for a different use, and our job is to bring them up to what the new one needs. Our Greensboro office, thirty minutes down I-40, installs cameras, access control, burglar alarms, and fire alarm systems for Winston-Salem businesses, medical buildings, and multi-family properties, with no travel charge.

Talk to Us About Your Winston-Salem Building

Converted Buildings, Current Systems

A 1920s mill converted to lofts has sprinkler and alarm obligations the original building never had, and often a camera and access system bolted on by a previous owner in a hurry. We start with an audit: what is installed, what works, what the current occupancy requires. From there, most projects are a mix of keeping the cabling, replacing the head end, and filling the gaps. Innovation Quarter labs, Wake Forest medical buildings, and Hanes-area industrial parks each get the same treatment with different priorities. The general method is on our commercial security systems page.

  • Security Cameras: Systems for converted brick buildings, labs, medical offices, apartment communities, and industrial parks.

  • Access Control: Card, mobile, biometric, and cloud door systems for labs, clinics, and multi-family buildings.

  • Fire Alarm Inspection: NFPA 72 testing, monitoring, and repair, with sprinkler and backflow on one calendar.

  • Burglar and Panic Alarms: Monitored intrusion systems with verification for downtown restaurants and empty warehouses.

  • 24/7 Monitoring: UL-listed central station for fire, burglar, and panic signals.

  • Repairs and Takeovers: Service on systems other companies installed, including locked panels.

Cameras Downtown, in the Quarter, and on the Industrial Side

Downtown and West End restaurants need register, bar, and back-door coverage in brick buildings that resist cable. Innovation Quarter labs need retention and access logging that satisfies a sponsor. Industrial parks along Hanes Mall Boulevard and University Parkway need dock, yard, and gate coverage with plate capture. We design for the building and quote after a walkthrough. Remote viewing is standard; live video monitoring adds an operator for buildings that sit empty. Pricing and the Triad approach are on the Greensboro camera installation page, which serves Winston-Salem from the same office.

Access Control for Labs, Clinics, and Lofts

Winston-Salem's growth is in exactly the buildings that need a door log: research labs, medical offices, and apartment conversions with 200 residents and a leasing office of three. We install access control with the credential matched to the door, biometric where required, mobile where turnover is high, and video entry at apartment lobbies. Cloud management lets a property manager run every door from a browser. Per-door pricing is on the Greensboro access control page.

Fire Alarm Inspection for Buildings With a History

Winston-Salem Fire Department inspectors see a lot of old panels, and the annual NFPA 72 test is where a building learns whether its system is supportable or on its last parts. We run fire alarm inspections across Forsyth County, say plainly which systems can be maintained and which need a replacement, and put sprinkler inspections and backflow tests on the same visit. The Winston-Salem specifics, including inspection frequency by occupancy and cost, are on our Winston-Salem fire alarm inspection page.

Alarms for Buildings That Sit Quiet

A converted warehouse that is half-leased, a restaurant closed on Mondays, a church empty six days a week: these are the buildings Winston-Salem burglars pick. Our commercial burglar alarms verify before dispatch so Winston-Salem Police treat the call as real, and intrusion detection is designed around roof hatches and loading doors, the entries older buildings have and standard alarm kits miss. Panic buttons go into pharmacies, clinics, and late-night restaurants.

Winston-Salem Buildings We Serve

Where our Winston-Salem work concentrates:

  • Converted Mills and Lofts: Apartment conversions with video entry, corridor credentials, and fire alarm records per building.

  • Innovation Quarter Labs: Research buildings with audit-grade access control and camera retention.

  • Medical Offices: Practices around the hospitals and along Silas Creek Parkway.

  • Downtown Restaurants and Bars: Register, bar, and back-door coverage, hood suppression tied to the fire alarm.

  • Industrial Parks: Manufacturing and distribution buildings with shift-scheduled access and yard cameras.

  • Schools and Daycares: Entrance intercoms and the fire alarm records licensing asks for.

  • Churches: Children's wing coverage and volunteer-run access control.

  • Assisted Living: Fire alarm, nurse call, and staff duress systems with survey-ready records.

Served From Greensboro, Minutes Away

Our Greensboro technicians run Forsyth County weekly and do not charge travel for Winston-Salem, Clemmons, or Kernersville. The Greensboro service page covers the Triad office; High Point is served from the same team. The full North Carolina map includes Charlotte and Raleigh.

Winston-Salem Security Questions

Is there a travel charge for Winston-Salem?

No. Our Greensboro office runs Forsyth County routes weekly, and Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Kernersville are priced the same as Greensboro.

Do you install security systems for homes in Winston-Salem?

No. We serve commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties only.

Can you service a system in a converted mill with old wiring?

Usually. Most conversions keep usable cabling; we audit it, replace the head end, and fill gaps rather than starting over. See system takeovers.

Can one company handle the fire alarm, sprinkler, cameras, and access control?

Yes, and that is the point. One account, one calendar, and systems that talk to each other, so a forced door pulls up the clip and the alarm arms itself when the last badge leaves.

How fast can you get to a Winston-Salem emergency?

Same-day for monitored customers with an emergency, next business day for most repairs, from the Greensboro office thirty minutes away.

Our Certifications & Associations

NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors seal

SP-FA/LV License #36697

NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

North Carolina Department of Public Safety logo

NC Alarm Business License

NC Alarm Systems Licensing Board

North Carolina Department of Public Safety logo

Registered Alarm Technicians

NC Alarm Systems Licensing Board

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division seal

SLED Alarm Contractor License

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation logo

Burglar Alarm Contractor

SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation logo

Fire Alarm Contractor

SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

NICET logo

NICET Level III

Fire Alarm Systems

$2M General Liability

Fully Insured

Brivo logo

Brivo

Manufacturer Certified

ButterflyMX logo

ButterflyMX

Manufacturer Certified

Bosch logo

Bosch Security Systems

Manufacturer Certified

Loved by Thousands of Organizations

Kesha Coley

I knew when I called and had a conversation with Donna that they would be a good fit to do business with. Donna and Zach was very friendly and responsive. I was switching from a different company and im so glad that I did. Zach came and installed a new security system for my business and was able to switch over my fire panel to meet county standards to stay in compliance. Zach was also able to switch my camera system to monitor. The transition process was smooth. Thank yall for helping us out at Brighter Minds Academy 2

Gianna

Zach with Security & Life Integrations did an awesome job with helping our new clinic set up the cameras and key fobs! He was also extremely friendly and helpful!

River Meadow

Zach, John and Omar have been simply amazing. We had a difficult fight getting our business off the ground and Security & Life helped us in every way they could. They’ve been outstanding in every way. They designed and installed dozens of cameras, ethernet ports and access control systems correctly the first time, they always answer immediately when we call and any issue we have is resolved almost immediately. We will never work with anyone else for security, fire or low voltage because you simply cannot improve on perfection.

Ruth Madrigal

I represent my company Superior Cabling Solutions, in some jobs I need to look for help from Zack my experience with him is great, he is a responsible, kind, punctual person and is an expert in his work. I recommend it 100 %.

Anto L

Zack was very nice and professional, he came as quickly as possible to resolve the issue with the doors and he was working in record time! I will definitely recommend him!

Donna Elliott

Security & Life integrations are the definition of reliability and professionalism. They communicate with precision, handle all challenges with expertise and consistently deliver results that exceed expectations.

Essa Faal

Great Experience from Start to Finish Zachary The installer arrived on time, completed the job efficiently, and made sure I understood how to use the system. The equipment is high quality, and the customer support has been great whenever I had questions. Couldn’t ask for better service.

Caya Stephens

Zach was absolutely amazing and had my system up and running in no time. It was a struggle trying to find a company that could assist me, from my initial phone call to Zach coming out this has been a great experience. I’m glad to have been able to find such a responsive company with a quick turn around. Zach I truly appreciate you and the knowledge you gave me. I’m good to go and back in business!

Stephen Faircloth

These folks do what they say they will do. I will recommend them to anyone needing the services they provide!!

Alexis Hasbrouck

Great service from Security & Life Integrations! They installed our fire and burglary alarms quickly and smoothly. Highly recommend!

Taylor Ridge

Zach and John have been amazing to work with getting switched over from ADT. Highly recommend and happy to be new customers!

Lucas Eckert

Amazing guys. John and zach are great guys and made the job seem easy. Never a mistake to choose these guys for the work.

bbrsales

SLI has been our go to fire alarm provider for years. We are very happy with their service and they even keep up with our fire alarm inspections to ensure we are in compliance. Highly Recommended…

Sparky FXSTI

Security & Life Integrations has been my preferred trusted partner of choice for all of my security needs. From the front office to the installation techs, the engaged team is very refreshing to work with for all of our needs from an industrial, warehouse, office standpoint.

Kyle Renner

Security & Life Integrations took over an existing security camera system we had onsite and I am extremely happy with the quality of the work!

Reilly Williams

Super happy with the quality of our security alarm system and cameras that they installed at both my home and business. I highly recommend. Their professionalism and service is unmatched.

Sam Maxwell

Great company to work with! I am very happy with the security cameras that they installed at our property. They are very quick to help pull footage and provide service when needed.