Burglar Alarms & Security Systems

A man's home is his castle! But I couldn't get planning permission for a moat and watch tower.

Safe guarding our possessions and protecting your home is of the utmost importance to almost all of us. It's what we worry about when we're away from home. That's why we should be doing our best to discourage the opportunists and make it as difficult as possible for thieves. One of the most effective deterrents is a fully functioning and well fitted alarm system. According to the Lancashire Constabulary homes with alarm systems are least likely to be burgled. It is also recommended that you also take other steps such as fitting security lighting, dead locks and simply ensuring you have locked up. It is thought having a flashing light and an alarm box visible on the front of your house significantly reduces your chances of attracting the wrong kind of attention.

An alarm system is made up of an array of sensors, a control panel and an alerting mechanism. Alarm systems come in two varieties, wired and wireless. The traditional wired system requires cabling to be run from the control panel to all the sensors. In a wireless system the sensors communicate to the control panel wirelessly.

Regardless of the type of system that you wish to install, it is important that the system meets quality standards. Systems that do not meet British Standards are easier for intruders to bypass. Systems that meet British Standards are a greater deterrent to professional thieves. All of the alarms that I provide are guaranteed to meet British Standards, giving you peace of mind. Please see below for details of burglar alarms, security systems and accessories that I can supply.