How To Choose A Home Burglar Alarm Company

How to choose a home burglar alarm company.


Studies reveal that you are far less likely to be burgled if you have a correctly fitted and well maintained home security burglar alarm.


Here is my summary of the main points of the Metropolitan Police authority's policy on the subject of false burglar alarms.


Wired alarms are acknowledged as being more reliable than a wireless burglar alarm. The Metropolitan Police make this assertion, and the wired alarms conform to ACPO intruder alarm policy.


If I buy a home burglar alarm does it mean the police will respond straight away in the event the alarm is triggered?


Although a wireless burglar alarm is cheaper to buy and install, and maintain as well, it is worth bearing in mind the police response time in the event of an alarm being activated. The response time does depend on the type of home burglar alarm you have installed.


You can read a more detailed explanation of the Met policy on response times to alarms by following the highlighted link.


The main points of the article are as follows:


1. Contact your local crime prevention officer for help and advice before buying a home burglar alarm.
2. Find out the local police response time in the event of an alarm being activated. Ask them what it is.
3. Check that the installation meets with the requirements of the relevant BS standard code.
4. Installing a home burglar alarm doesn't buy you complete security from intruders.
5. The police authority recognises two main types of burglar alarm, type A and type B.
6. Does my home insurance provider require me to have a home burglar alarm security system installed? If yes, are they happy with my choice of installer?
7. Ask for at least two written quotations from alarm installers before deciding which one is to have your business.
8. There is additional detailed advice to follow before installing.


If you would like to find the nearest company to you which meets the industry standards and which is tiered by Gold, Silver and Bronze status, you need to look at the www.Nacoss.org website where you will find a list of companies and their distance from your postcode.


There are some other recommended websites to look at as well.