Intruder alarms

Studies reveal that it is far less likely that you will become the victim of a burglary at home if you have a correctly fitted and well maintained burglar alarm.
The British Security Industry Association suggests that householders use a professional alarm installation company registered with a police recognised alarm inspectorate who are UKAS accredited such as SSAIB or NSI.
It is advisable to only speak to installers that offer you a free survey and written quotation without obligation and turn away from companies that cold call at your doorstep or try to shock you with stories or statistics about burglaries. You should consider reporting any firms that use shock tactics to your local trading standards.

Wire-free alarms

Wire-free alarms are now available whereby sensors fitted around the house transmit radio detection signals to a control system; these systems are proving to be more and more popular due to the speed and ease of installation. Town and Country Security are specialists in wire-free alarms having fitted hundreds of this type of system and they are especially useful in unconventional properties like converted barns or where there are wooden floors and cables cannot be easily hidden.