“ ....We contacted your company first for an estimate as you were recommended to us and we were reassured when you made an appointment to do an full security appraisal within hours of receiving a call. This included suggestions on how we could safeguard some valuable areas ourselves as well as suggesting changing the front door locks. As a result we instructed your company to install the appropriate security system for our familay's needs. This was carried out the same day and within 6 hours of our first call. I can't tell you how much this has meant to my wife as she was feeling rather vulnerable wondering if there would be another break-in. Our system was installed efficiently without disruption to the family and the operating instructions clearly demonstrated to both myself and my wife with suggestions on how to make it user friendly for the whole family.... ”
The Deards Family
Old Harlow
“ "We are very pleased with the system and the level of security that it provides - Customer service and communication is second to none, very satisfied - Instruction was clear and installation was clean and simple - Very impressive, we shall extend our system and recommend to others" ”
Mr & Mrs W Hatfield Broad Oak
www.asphaltic.com
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Top Tips to Prevent Burglary
About 733,000 domestic burglaries took place in 2005/6 the most re-cent year for which records have been published. That's one every 43 seconds! So, there is a very real chance of being burgled. Yet, there's a lot you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim - and some of it costs very little or nothing at all. The cost of a burglary can run into thousands of pound much of which may not be covered by your insur-ance, and there's also the emotional distress!.
Here's what you can do...
- A burglar can be in and out in a couple of minutes so whenever you leave your home, even for a few minutes, securely lock all doors and windows and do not leave keys in locks. If you have animals secure cat flaps etc
- Many burglars can pick standard locks in under 30 seconds so fit good quality door (BS 3621) and window locks. Remember upstairs windows if you have single storey access points.
- Thieves may use "fishing rods" to hook car keys or house keys through the letterbox. Do not leave keys within sight or reach of a window or letter box.
- Do not leave ladders or other climbing aids e.g. wheelie bins within easy reach. Even a small upstairs window can be en-tered by a slim thief.
- Store all tools including garden tools out of sight. Burglars like to break into sheds (often too easy) to get tools to break into houses.
- Consider other physical measures such as moresecure side gates, grills on windows and lighting.
Other hazards
Carbon monoxide is a killer.
The Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed! campaign recommends four simple steps to keep your household safe:
- Fit an audible Carbon Monoxide alarm which should be marked with the ‘EN50291′ safety standard
- Have fuel-burning appliances serviced annually by a registered professional
- Don’t block ventilation and get chimneys swept at least once a year
- Learn about the danger signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at
www.co-bealarmed.co.uk
For further information click here free guide
And for real peace of mind have an alarm professionally installed which can also help protect you against fire.
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