Alarm Systems

Burglar alarms are one of the most popular ways of keeping a home secure along with locks, latches, and other traditional security components. They provide a wealth of benefits that contribute directly to the safety of your home, its contents, and all residents. Recommended by all home security specialists, and even considered a must-have product by the vast majority, burglar alarms come in a number of models and are offered by multiple manufacturers.

Reasons for Using Burglar Alarm Systems

The main goal of a burglar alarm is to deter intruders from entering your home. Even the presence of an alarm system can be enough to prevent any would-be burglars. Any actual break-ins will quickly be detected by the system, and for many criminals, this simply won’t be worth the risk. You’ll also indirectly be assisting neighbours; the more houses on a street that possess burglar alarms, the safer that street will be as thieves may well end up avoiding such areas altogether.

Burglar alarms are designed to keep you safe but are also highly effective at protecting belongings and valuables too. Everything from important documents to jewellery and electronics will be less vulnerable with a burglar alarm present. This considerably reduces the risk of financial loss, and also lessens the danger of losing important and sentimental items that may be considered irreplaceable by you or someone in your home.

Several modern alarm systems can be directly integrated with other security components such as surveillance cameras and motion sensors. This results in a more comprehensive security network that will be much more difficult to avoid or disarm. You may also be able to monitor your property remotely, which is sure to provide you with an extra layer of security when you are not at home. Installing a burglar alarm can also result in lower premiums on home insurance, as insurance companies often offer discounts to those who have a security system operating on their property.

With peace of mind knowing that your home is better equipped against intruders coupled with the face that homes equipped with alarms tend to have higher resales value, there are plenty of reasons to invest in a reliable and highly capable system for your property.  Certain alarms are even customisable, with a number of options that can be activated or disabled at will. We stock a number of alarms from a variety of well-known manufacturers, with a variety of features to choose from.