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Buy or rent a burglar alarm?
Buy or rent a burglar alarm? What to know and what to ask before you commit.Two different burglar alarms can appear almost identical. Both come with monitoring, an app and a customer service team to call if something goes wrong.But depending on whether you buy your...
What is a monitored alarm?
What is a monitored alarm, and how does it work?Most homeowners assume that if an alarm goes off, someone will respond. The alarm is monitored, so someone must be watching, right?In most cases, yes. But how that response works, how fast it arrives, and whether the...
Protecting heritage listed buildings against fire and theft
Sensitively protecting heritage and listed buildings against fire and theftCase studySet deep in a wooded Cotswold valley, this historic 15th-century house has been extensively and sensitively renovated by its owners. But protecting the property, its residents and...
Safe cash ratings
What are safe cash ratings, and how do they help you choose the right safe?Whether you're protecting cash at a business premises or valuables at home, choosing the right safe starts with understanding cash ratings.In this short guide, we explain what a safe cash...
How to protect outbuildings on your property
How to protect outbuildings on your propertyHow can you protect outbuildings on your property? Nearly 30% of UK homeowners have been targeted by outbuilding theft, with average claims reaching £4,205. The most effective ways to protect outbuildings include wireless...
NHS Hospital Fire & Security Integration | Case Study
Integrating large-scale fire and security services into The Royal Surrey’s Cancer and Surgical Innovation CentreWhen your new facilities will treat an additional 7,000 patients each year, there's no margin for error in security or fire safety. Royal Surrey NHS...
How to protect your car from keyless theft
How to protect your car from keyless theftKeyless car theft now accounts for 70% of UK vehicle thefts as criminals use sophisticated techniques to steal cars in seconds by capturing your key fob's signal. But you can protect your vehicle with a range of simple and...
Quick guide – what you need to know about fire and security risk assessments
Quick guide – what you need to know about fire and security risk assessmentsSince October 2023, every UK business must have a written fire risk assessment – it’s legally required and you face penalties if you don’t have one. Security risk assessments aren't legally...
12 ways to protect your property and possessions in the longer nights
12 ways to protect your property and possessions in the longer nights60% of burglaries happen in darkness. Protect your property with simple security measures to deter burglars such as locking gates, using alarms and CCTV, maintaining security lighting, checking...
New Surrey Fire Service rules – what every homeowner must know
New Surrey Fire Service rules - what every homeowner must knowSurrey Fire Service now requires signals from two fire detectors before responding to home alarms. Only Grade A systems qualify - Grade C and D systems won't trigger an automatic response. Check your system...
Controlling your home security system from your app
Controlling your home security system from your appThese days it seems there’s an app for everything and that certainly applies to home security systems. Technology has evolved dramatically in recent years and that means your security systems come with app-based...
How do I choose the right security alarm for my house?
How do I choose the right security alarm for my house?Choosing the right burglar alarm system for your home can be a daunting task. With so many details to consider and options to review, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast range of choices.Here’s what we...
Security Systems for the Education Sector
Security Systems for the Education Sector At Absolute Fire & Security we specialise in the education sector and have provided security solutions for institutions of all set ups and sizes – ranging from nurseries and schools through to further education colleges.We...
Security tips for listed and heritage properties
Security tips for listed andheritage propertiesHeritage properties are sadly popular targets for crime. In 2021 English Heritage found that an estimated 18.7% of all listed buildings had been physically affected by crime. That represents over 70,000 properties.We're...
Perimeter Security for Schools
Perimeter Security for Schools At Absolute Fire & Security we specialise in the education sector and have provided security solutions for institutions of all set ups and sizes – ranging from nurseries and schools through to further education colleges.Absolute Fire...
The Smartcom. Everything you never knew you needed to know about Smartcoms
The Smartcom. Everything you never knew you needed to know about SmartcomsThere’s been a silent revolution taking place in the world of intruder alarms over the past few years. Smartcoms are here. They’re making managing your security alarm easier, more flexible and...
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