Introduction

As safe as houses? While an Englishman’s – or woman’s – home may be their castle – or flat, maisonette, terrace, semi-detached or detached property, possibly with outbuildings or caravan/motor home that also contain items of value – there’s no denying that installing a burglar alarm will bring added peace of mind when it comes to protecting an individual’s belongings. It’s simple: everyone owns something that somebody else will consider worth stealing, particularly if presented with an easy target.

But with so many opportunist thieves around, it’s not just about remembering to lock doors, windows, outhouses and sheds. An obvious alarm system acts as a deterrent as well as offering protection to your saleable, portable, possessions, which can be marked with your details for added security.

Alarming thoughts?

These facts may surprise you:

• there are around 8,000 burglaries a day in Britain
• thieves spend an average of less than six minutes robbing a building
• if your property has been broken into, it’s likely to be targeted again
• a home without an alarm system is three times more likely to suffer a break-in than one with protection.

So, whether it deters a would-be intruder or ultimately helps to stop a thief, investing in a burglar alarm is a savvy way to safeguard the things you hold dear: your family, privacy, home and assets.

You can protect your property

Fitting an intruder alarm is an excellent way to protect your property because the system:

• divides your home into zones, which are observed by your control unit; these areas can include your:

• garage
• shed
• motor home
• caravan

• offers a range of detectors:

• passive infra-red sensors, to sense movement or movement and heat
• magnetic contacts on doors and windows, which are activated when opened
• glass-breaking sensors

• triggers an external bell or siren and/or a flashing light if entry is forced
• dependent upon its set up, can automatically contact a:

• key holder
• the police.

NB Owners of domestic intruder monitoring systems do not have any responsibilities under the law but legislation states that an alarm should not ring continuously for more than 20 minutes; non-compliance could result in the local council entering a property to silence the alarm and issuing a fine for noise pollution.

You can find out more about improving your home security by requesting a copy of our free brochure.