Intruder & Burglar alarms are a big deterrent in todays world where the vast majority of crime that most homes and businesses will be subject to is opportunistic crimes with little or no planning. Our Burglar alarm systems are designed to leave home owners and businesses feeling confident that their properties are safer whether they are home or away.

You can now get real time notifications on you alarm status sent straight through to any smart device.

When it comes to home security tips, this may sound obvious, but locking all of your entry points has to be step one on your checklist. Make sure that your all doors are locked with keys taken out, all windows that access can be granted are closed and locked, side gate is locked and garage door is locked. Britain’s police force warns that in most burglaries, the thief simply uses the front door, either by kicking it down or forcing the lock. A 2017 survey conducted by MoneySupermarket also showed that 74% of burglars enter homes this way.

After you’ve secured your doors, make it harder for burglars by making it impossible for them to reach in and steal your house or car keys. You could buy a letterbox cage but the easiest and cost effective way to solve this issue is by simply keeping your keys out of reach of intruders. That means that if you have a key bowl or a row of keys hanging near the door we recommend you take them up when you go to bed at night to eliminate the risk of burglars being able fish them through your letter box.

CCTV is a massively powerful tool for not just deterring crime but also capturing the people responsible should you be unfortunate enough to be a victim of crime.  This makes it a vital tool for gathering evidence of a crime to give onto the police. 

You can get remote viewing of your system from anywhere in the world via a tablet, smartphone or PC, with the right system.

It is now common that most new cars have keyless start on their vehicles, which can make it a lot easier for a burglar to take your car without even stepping foot into your property. They do this by relaying the signal from your key which can be anywhere in your house and they have full access to your vehicle after this. We Recommend keeping your keys in a Faraday case/box, this stops the wireless signal being transmitted meaning they cannot relay the signal.

A great home security tip we can give you is to make your windows more secure. While it’s important to have an alarm system which tells everyone if someone breaks in through your window, it’s better for your family’s safety if no-one can get in at all.

Consider getting extra locks on your windows, particularly if you have any on the ground floor. Pin locks will stop burglars from lifting your windows, while keyed locks will present another obstacle for the intruder to get past.

A very common trick for a burglar is that they will knock on the door to see if anyone is present at home. With a video doorbell like "Ring" you can get notified to your smart device when movement is picked up outside by your front door. Meaning you can engage in conversation whether they are friend or foe.

Protecting your home externally is crucial, and will stop most burglaries. But on the off-chance that a burglar is still able to get in and out before the police arrive to arrest them, you’ll want all your most precious items to be out of reach. A safe is the simple solution, giving you peace of mind that anything which you consider valuable will remain untouched. Safes can start from as little as £30 and can be installed by yourself or a professional.

Intruders like to operate under cover of darkness, so illuminating the area when dark is a good way to deter them. It can also make it safer for you and your visitors to navigate.

Don’t forget to also cancel newspapers or milk deliveries so they don’t pile up and ask a friend or neighbour to check in on your home whilst you’re away. It’s also a good idea not to advertise your holiday on social media, especially if your posts are public.