We had a referral this week from a client whose friends were burgled while abroad on holiday. This is the story of that experience, with the kind permission and pictures supplied by the victims. We never disclose details of our clients so some detail is excluded to ensure that their identity is not compromised. We have also… Continue reading Don’t Come Home to This – A True and All Too Often Sad Tale of Burglary Victims
Category: Alarms
Do you value your time?
As our previous post identified, not all businesses that you deal with think that your time is valuable. At GuardHome we certainly do! How would you know this? Quite simply, it is written into our company charter that we will always give you a specific date and time for any appointments that we make with… Continue reading Do you value your time?
Car theft and prevention
Just a few years ago most car locks were very poor and it was easy for thieves to gain access and drive them away or steal the contents. All that changed with the rise in vehicle crime and now almost all new cars have locking systems that are very secure and it is difficult to… Continue reading Car theft and prevention
The dangers of unregulated installers
Would you let someone with a criminal record install an alarm system in your home or business? of course not! An unscrupulous alarm installer would have the ability to give themselves access to your property. They could steal your belongings while you were out and cover up how they gained entry. But how would you… Continue reading The dangers of unregulated installers
Fire Kills – Do Not Let It Happen To You
The recent appalling disaster that occurred in Harlow, where a Mother and her five children died as a result of a fire in their home shows how easy a fire can devastate a family and destroy a home and it’s contents. It amazes me how many homes still do not have smoke detectors installed, or… Continue reading Fire Kills – Do Not Let It Happen To You
Senior judge told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault
This story, about a senior judge who told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault, has been widely reported. This link takes you to the full story. What the story shows yet again is the terrible stress and tauma associated with being burgled. One of the best ways to reduce your chances of… Continue reading Senior judge told two burglars shot by homeowner it was their fault
What’s the true cost of an alarm?
Nobody likes hidden extras and extra expense so at GuardHome we make a point of being very up-front about what it will cost to own one of our alarms and we also don’t have hidden extra costs or other nasty surprises. Unfortunately, that cannot be said for some other suppliers so let’s just highlight the… Continue reading What’s the true cost of an alarm?
What do the latest crime statistics mean?
Certain types of crime, like burglaries, are definiately going up but what do the figures mean and can they be trusted? For a simple explanation about crime statistsics see this explanation from Crime Stoppers. What do the figure mean to you? In one sense the figures tell you your chance of being a victim if… Continue reading What do the latest crime statistics mean?
Official Top Tips to Prevent Burglaries
Sound advice on avoiding burglaries is fairly universal and the measure are largely based on common sense. Can you apply all these to your home? Click here for the top tips
Woodford Green in Top 20 – for Burglaries
If you live in Woodford Green, it is unfortunate to discover that this area features as one of the top 20 burgled locations in Britain http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/the-most-burgled-places-in-britain.html. However, help is at hand because we can significantly reduce the probability of you being burgled by installing sophisticated professional security. Wireless alarms and CCTV that reports a burglary… Continue reading Woodford Green in Top 20 – for Burglaries
