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  • System Design
  • Installation
  • Maintenance

Security systems do more than just sound an alarm, they offer peace of mind. From deterring potential intruders to providing evidence in the event of a break-in, a properly installed system can significantly reduce the risk of theft and vandalism. For homeowners, it brings comfort and control. For business owners and landlords, it protects stock, data, and premises. All while showing insurers and stakeholders that you’re taking safety seriously. Investing in a security system is not just about what you might prevent, it’s about the confidence and reassurance you gain every day. As approved Texecom installers, our electricians can design, install, and maintain your alarm system, ensuring the safety of your property, even when you’re not there.

CCTV

CCTV systems offer a range of benefits across various sectors, including security, surveillance, and management.

  • CCTV can be the difference between your property being burgled or not. Who would try to break into a property with cameras around? Even something as simple as a fake camera could dramatically improve the safety of your property.
  • Should the appearance of cameras not be enough to deter a burglar, CCTV significantly increases your chances of identifying the culprit.
  • CCTV doesn’t just prevent burglary, it can also deter vandalism, no one wants to get caught on camera and will think twice before trying anything.
  • Evidence is a major benefit of CCTV should the worst happen. Sometimes, burglaries cannot be prevented, but cameras more often than not will record useful evidence that can be used later.

Security Lighting

Alarms and CCTV might spring to mind when you think of strong security solutions but security lights can act as a major turn-off to would-be burglars.

If your business houses valuable items, important stock or sensitive/confidential information on-site we would strongly recommend investing in security lighting for your business. If your business is a wholesaler or works in the retail industry, we would advise you even more strongly to hire a professional to install security lighting on your premises as businesses in these sectors are often targeted the most by thieves and opportunists.

Benefits of Security Lighting

  • By introducing security lighting to your commercial premises, you significantly minimise your break-in risk.
  • Security lighting can be a smart investment for your home too, alerting yourself and your neighbours to any disturbances and adding an extra layer of protection and safeguarding.
  • With the range of modern technology and contemporary solutions at our disposal, we can install and maintain LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and other energy saving lighting to minimise energy cost concerns.
  • LEDs are popular due to their durability and high performance in cold environments, making them ideal for outdoor, as well as indoor use. Unlike traditional lighting, they do not lose energy via heat and are extremely energy efficient, plus they have an incredibly long lifespan, meaning they pay for themselves over time with minimal running costs.
  • Security lighting often comprises of motion lights, immediately detecting the movement of any intruders.
  • Our fully qualified team can determine the cause of any faults with your motion sensor light and implement successful solutions. However, most customers now opt for the dusk till dawn option as running costs are insignificant with the introduction of LEDs.
  • Security lights can now also be connected to a whole security system or intelligent home control system, able to send you alerts and can also be linked to intruder alarms.

Commonly asked questions

How often does my alarm need servicing?

Your alarm should be serviced once a year.

Do police respond to house alarms?

Not unless the alarms are monitored.

What happens during a power cut?

In the event of a power cut, your alarm has a battery back-up until power is restored. CCTV systems will go offline during a power cut. However, there are solutions for peace of mind. One being to provide a battery back-up if required.

Do I need a sensor in every room?

No. Sensors are usually fitted in every room downstairs, and one is fitted on the landing as a minimum.

Will pets set the alarm off?

Though pet sensors are available, we recommend keeping your pet in a room that does not have a sensor, to avoid it being set off.

What happens when the cameras hard drive is full?

The system will start to overwrite footage from the furthest point.

Do I need planning permission for CCTV?

Planning permission is not usually required for CCTV, but we recommend you view the Government guidance regarding the storage and use of images here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-cctv-using-cctv-systems-on-your-property/domestic-cctv-using-cctv-systems-on-your-property 

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