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Intruder Alarms

Our intruder alarm systems are designed to deter intruders, detect threats quickly and provide reliable protection for your people, property and assets, day and night.

We have a wide range of equipment that can be the solution to your security needs with packages to suit different budgets and security grading challenges.

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GRADE 1 INTRUDER ALARM - Domestic Systems, with optional remote monitoring or voice dial facilities - today these are mainly wireless systems.

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GRADE 2 & 3 INTRUDER ALARM - Commercial Systems, with professional remote monitoring for key holder response. These systems incorporate confirmed alarm triggers to reduce unwanted alarm activities as required in PD6662.

Our Approach

 

1. We perform a risk based survey - UK surveilance standards require that we identify the risk profile of the site and the likelihood and locations of intruders or unwanted guests.

 

2. Evaluate most effective system, choosing product from across the whole market, we are tied to no one provider, we choose the best option for your application.

 

3. Compile full specification and pricing options. Detail to you the options available and let you choose the solution you prefer, or amend it to suit your exacting needs. ​

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Throughout the process, meeting and chatting through what outcome you are looking for.

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Subsequently we install your system and offer ongoing maintenance. Its imperative we provide a good service or install and handover, as we strive to be your maintenance partner going forward.

Intruder FAQs

Will the Police Respond if My Alarm Activates?

  • Police response is available with qualifying monitored intruder alarm systems

  • An Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) assesses alarm activations before contacting the Police

  • Police attendance requires a confirmed alarm activation to help reduce false call-outs

  • Confirmation can be achieved through video verification, audio verification, or sequential verification

  • Sequential verification, where two separate detectors activate, is the most common method used

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What is an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)?

  • An ARC is a secure monitoring facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

  • It monitors intruder alarms, fire alarms, CCTV systems and other security devices

  • When an alarm activates, trained operators can contact keyholders, security personnel, emergency services or the Police

  • ARC monitoring provides rapid response and enhanced protection for your premises

  • Some monitoring services can also provide live audio warnings to intruders

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What Types of Intruder Alarms Are Available?

  • Monitored Alarms – Connected to an ARC for 24/7 monitoring and response

  • Customer Monitored Alarms – Automatically contact nominated keyholders when activated

  • Audible Only Alarms – Sound a local siren to alert occupants and deter intruders

  • Systems can be tailored to suit the level of security and response required

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What Do Insurance Companies Require?

  • Many insurers prefer or require systems installed by NSI Gold approved companies

  • NSI Gold certification demonstrates compliance with recognised industry standards

  • Approved systems may help qualify for insurance discounts

  • Commercial insurers often insist on security systems installed by accredited providers

  • Only approved systems can be connected to an ARC for Police response

  • Police recognise NSI-approved installations as meeting national intruder alarm standards

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Maintenance, Inspections & 24 hour call out

Dependent on the risk profile, the normal approach will see engineering team servicing the system once a year

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Keeping it simple - call your dedicated engineer direct

  • All maintenance visits finish with engineers providing certification at point of delivery

  • ​All our maintenance inspections are booked in advance, so to be convenient for you

  • ​Maintenance engineers can be contacted with one phone call

  • ​PRICES can be fixed for 3 Years

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