We invest in security systems to protect our homes from burglars and vandals. This has allowed us to view our homes at any given time. However, property owners often overlook the need to have their garage installed with security systems, which is as important as our home’s main building. Our
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Motion Activated Security Lighting Motion activated lights are a common form of exterior security lighting. When movement is detected, the lights will then turn on which can alert you to an unwanted guest on your property. When installing scurity lighting our team of specialists like to advise our clients on
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Electrical troubles are among the most common causes of fires and other accidents at home. A lot of families have lost their properties, and in most cases, lost the lives of their loved ones because of electrical fires. To protect your family and property, it is vital to know the
How to Prevent a Burglary at your Premises Businesses are at greater risk of being targeted by criminals than private households, so it is vital as a business owner that you take all the necessary precautions to help protect your business and ensure that the people who work for you
1. All locked up Police suggest many opportunistic thieves take advantage of unlocked homes. Even if you are going out for a short time, lock-up your house and windows. Locksmiths can provide advice on appropriate door and window locks, and key all the windows to a single key. 2. Don’t
Your Security Needs and Access Control When it comes to protecting your home or business, as well as the building’s occupants, access control is one of the best ways for you to achieve peace of mind. But, access control is much more than just allowing people to access your building, access control
The technologies behind physical access control are constantly updating and improving. Smart card technology is still the most common as it meets the needs of many organisations. However the steady stream of technological advances in access control means there are many new options available. With technologies eolving organisations can choose
Before getting a CCTV system for your home, there are a couple of quick considerations you should think about first. • Why do I need CCTV? • And what do I want the security camera(s) to record? • How will the recording be stored? You have the right to protect
Installing Access Control systems at your premises or site is a positive step towards combating and preventing burglary, vandalism and unauthorised access to car parks. It allows you to control who enters your premises and at what times, plus what parts of the building or complex they can access. Whether
Light switches don’t work If you move into a new property and a switch doesn’t do anything at all, it may have been disconnected. Alternatively, it could be down to a problem with the outlet, circuit or wiring. This will need the attention of an electrician. Dimmer switches that don’t
As the days grow longer and the nights get warmer, more people will be spending time outside. But no one wants to be outside in the dark. So why should you have exterior lighting for your home? The main reason to have exterior lighting is to extend your living space.
Electrical services on commercial sector should only be offered by professional electricians. Wiring and other installations are not services that can just be undertaken by inexperienced individual or company hoping that installation will turn out just okay. Planning and the implementation of the whole project require the expertise of electrical
A fuse box (sometimes referred to as a breaker panel) represents the electrical “central nervous system” of your home. While these are highly reliable pieces of equipment, there can still be times when problems will occur. These must be addressed by a trained professional for safety reasons. It is nonetheless
9 times out of 10, a tripping fuse board is doing its job correctly – protecting you from potentially dangerous electrical faults in your home. Our fully insured expert electricians can inspect your electrics and advise you on what’s causing the fuse board to trip, whether it’s inadequate wiring or