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
Category: Business alarms
Reasonable Force?
This week, at their party conference, the Conservative party announced that they were going to change the law to be more sympathetic to individuals who use force to defend their homes, families and possessions against burglars. This is to be welcomed as it takes away the uncertainty that might otherwise occur if one is confronted… Continue reading Reasonable Force?
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?
Crime Wave of Metal Theft
The current crime wave of metal theft is yet another reason to have an alarm fitted. With a wireless alarm system the sensors can be fitted to metal objects that are some distance from the main building. There are various option available depending on what you are trying to protect, how it’s situated etc. If… Continue reading Crime Wave of Metal Theft
Burglary statistics in Essex going up
According to the most recently available government statistics (Autumn 2011) the annual figures for burglaries into all building (i.e. dwellings and others) in Essex are up to a figure of 13,855. if you think about it that means you have a very real chance of being burgled all the time – unlike the lottery were… Continue reading Burglary statistics in Essex going up
An interview with Sarah Ahern of Shwe Tan in Old Harlow
This is an interview with a GuardHome client, Sarah Ahern of Shwe Tan, who very kindly agreed to share her experiences on buying an alarm. Sarah Ahern
Burglaries up 14%?
The latest British Crime Survey statistics for 2010-2011 suggest that burglaries in England and Wales have risen from 651,00 to 745,00 an increase of 14% on the previous year. Another way of looking at this is that a burglary is taking place every 42 seconds. Of course these figures are not in line with police figures which show a… Continue reading Burglaries up 14%?
Wireless detectors – all sorts
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about what a variety are available and how they can protect the elderly in various ways and deal with various hazards such as flooding. Why not ask Eric a question?
Smoke detectors and the hazards of home fires
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about the the use of wireless smoke detectors and the very real hazards they protect against – even when the the owner is away from home.
How to enrol and un-enrol a keyfob
This short video tutorial demonstrates how you can enrol and un-enrol a wireless keyfob to your GuardHome alarm system. Some of the control panel designs may be slightly different, but the process remains the same. Please remember you do need to know your master code to perform this function.
