IGS London is proud to have played a key role in the rapid refurbishment and infrastructure transformation of this supported living development in Sanderstead, Croydon. Originally designed as a luxury apartment complex, the site required a full operational redesign after the original development project was unable to proceed. Working in partnership with a recognised charity organisation, IGS London helped deliver a safe, compliant, and future-ready supported living facility primarily tailored for adults with learning disabilities within the Croydon community.
This project demonstrates IGS London’s expertise in supported living infrastructure, commercial electrical installations, CCTV systems, structured cabling, networking solutions, wireless internet deployment, and electronic security systems across Croydon and Greater London.
Transforming a Luxury Development into a Modern Supported Living Facility in Croydon
The conversion of this former luxury residential block into a fully operational supported living environment required an exceptionally fast turnaround to ensure the facility could begin supporting vulnerable residents across Croydon as quickly as possible.
IGS London was tasked with delivering a complete technology and infrastructure upgrade that would provide:
- Reliable high-speed internet access throughout the building
- Secure and monitored communal areas
- Safe and compliant electrical systems
- Advanced CCTV surveillance systems
- Controlled access and electric gate safety
- Scalable networking infrastructure
- Long-term reliability and ease of maintenance
The result is a highly connected, secure, and professionally managed supported living facility that is capable of supporting both residents and care staff efficiently and safely.
Enterprise Networking & Internet Infrastructure Installation
A major component of the refurbishment centred around designing and installing a robust enterprise-grade networking solution capable of supporting the operational demands of a modern supported living environment.
To achieve this, IGS London installed a dedicated 64-port network rack within the building riser cupboard, forming the backbone of the entire communications infrastructure across the site. The system was carefully designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet and network connectivity across all residential flats and communal areas.
High-Speed Structured Cabling Installation
The entire building infrastructure was brought together using premium-grade:
- Cat6a LSF structured cabling
- Low Smoke & Fume (LSF) compliant cabling
- Gigabit-capable data infrastructure
- Future-proof network architecture
- High-bandwidth communications pathways
Using high-quality Cat6a LSF cable ensures the network is capable of supporting:
- Gigabit internet traffic
- IP CCTV systems
- Wireless access points
- Smart building systems
- VoIP communications
- Future digital upgrades
This structured cabling solution provides long-term scalability while maintaining full compliance with modern building safety requirements.
Mesh Wi-Fi & Wireless Access Point Deployment
Reliable internet access is critical within any supported living environment, particularly for vulnerable residents, support staff, monitoring systems, and safeguarding operations.
IGS London designed and deployed a full building-wide mesh Wi-Fi network throughout the Sanderstead facility, ensuring strong and stable wireless connectivity across:
- Individual flats
- Staff offices
- Communal lounges
- Corridors and landings
- External communal areas
- Welfare and support spaces
Enterprise-grade wireless access points were strategically positioned throughout the building to eliminate dead zones and maximise wireless performance.
This allows residents and staff throughout Croydon’s new supported living facility to benefit from:
- Seamless wireless roaming
- High-speed internet connectivity
- Stable video streaming capability
- Secure online access
- Reliable communication systems
- Enhanced digital accessibility
Dedicated Network Switching Infrastructure
To maximise network stability and performance, each flat was equipped with dedicated 10-way network switches, capable of supporting over 1 gigabit of network traffic per connection.
This distributed networking approach allows:
- Stable device connectivity
- Segregated traffic management
- Improved reliability
- Reduced network congestion
- Easy future expansion
- Enhanced fault tolerance
All switches feed back into the centralised 64-port core switch infrastructure housed within the riser communications cabinet, creating a highly organised and professionally managed network environment.
Advanced CCTV Installation for Supported Living Facilities
Safeguarding and resident welfare were central priorities throughout the refurbishment project.
IGS London therefore designed and installed a comprehensive IP CCTV surveillance system covering both internal and communal areas throughout the property.
State-of-the-Art Anti-Vandal CCTV Systems
To ensure long-term reliability and resilience, the facility was fitted with:
- State-of-the-art anti-vandal CCTV cameras
- Commercial-grade surveillance equipment
- High-definition IP camera systems
- Tamper-resistant camera housings
- Low-maintenance security infrastructure
All CCTV systems feed back into a dedicated 64-port CCTV network switch, providing a scalable and highly reliable surveillance backbone for the building.
Communal Area & Landing Surveillance
Comprehensive CCTV coverage was extended across:
- Communal corridors
- Stairwells
- Landings
- Shared living spaces
- Entrance areas
- External access points
- Staff operational zones
The surveillance system was specifically designed to improve:
- Resident safeguarding
- Staff protection
- Incident monitoring
- Site security
- Welfare oversight
- Controlled access management
This is particularly important within supported living environments across Croydon, where resident safety, safeguarding, and operational accountability are essential.
Electrical Works & Compliance Upgrades
In addition to networking and CCTV infrastructure, IGS London also carried out a series of essential electrical modifications and upgrades throughout the building.
Works included:
- Electrical alterations
- Power distribution upgrades
- Additional containment installation
- Equipment power integration
- Network cabinet power supplies
- CCTV power systems
- Infrastructure compliance works
All installations were completed in line with current electrical regulations and best practices to ensure the property remained safe, compliant, and operationally reliable.
Electric Gates, Access Control & Resident Safety
IGS London also undertook servicing and safety works to the electric gate systems protecting the development.
This included ensuring that the gates remained:
- Fully operational
- Safety compliant
- Secure for vulnerable residents
- Reliable for staff access
- Suitable for long-term supported living use
Controlled access plays a vital role in maintaining resident welfare and operational safeguarding within supported living environments throughout Croydon.
Delivering Rapid Infrastructure Solutions for the Croydon Community
One of the most significant achievements of this project was the speed at which the facility was transformed and brought online.
IGS London worked efficiently to deliver:
- Fast-track supported living refurbishment
- Rapid networking deployment
- Accelerated CCTV installation
- Quick electrical modifications
- Minimal disruption coordination
- Reliable commissioning and testing
The successful turnaround has helped bring much-needed supported living accommodation online for the Croydon community, helping local organisations provide care, stability, and support to vulnerable adults in a safe and professionally managed environment.
IGS London – Supported Living Infrastructure Specialists in Croydon
This project highlights IGS London’s ability to deliver high-quality:
- Supported living technology installations
- Commercial networking solutions
- CCTV installations in Croydon
- Structured cabling systems
- Mesh Wi-Fi deployments
- Electrical refurbishment projects
- Security and access control systems
- IP surveillance infrastructure
- Enterprise networking installations
By combining technical expertise, rapid deployment capability, and a strong understanding of safeguarding environments, IGS London continues to support supported living providers, charities, developers, and care organisations throughout Croydon and Greater London.
