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5 Langham Park, Catteshall Lane
Godalming (nr. Guildford)
Surrey GU7 1NG
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We have seen a lot of customer interest recently in Video Doorbells. These let you respond remotely to visitors at your front door, using your smartphone, tablet and PC and feature an in-built HD camera.
Video doorbells give you a clear view from your front door or gate, day and night and are ideal for those who want greater protection and screening from nuisance calls or for those in a property alone by themselves. They bring a reassuring layer of additional security as well as convenience.
Flexible to work on any home and property, typical features of video doorbell systems include:
To learn more and find out our current prices for supplying and installing a video door bell in your home contact the Sales Team on tel 01483 791500.
Over the past year there have been numerous reports in the press of burglars targeting businesses with smash and grab tactics to steal stock and cash. Increasingly we’ve heard of homes succumbing to this brutal form of burglary too. In an effort to make a speedy getaway, burglars are smashing through patio doors or windows to quickly grab valuable possessions, then run away. It would seem speed (not un-detection) is of key importance for them.
There are a number of things homeowners can do to prevent being targeted in this way. From our many years’ experience, and having worked closely with the Police and Crime Reduction Officers, here are five practical security precautions to put in place around your home.
1 Opt for toughened glass or window film on large windows and patio doors which may be attractive to a burglar as an access point into your home. These make it harder for them to shatter the glass and create a hole/entrance to climb through.
2 Don’t leave valuables visible through your windows. Put them out of view when you’re not at home – preferably in a safe. You may find that your insurance company require you to have a safe as part of your policy’s criteria.
3 Create layers of security (like an obstacle course) around your home so it’s difficult for a burglar to quickly get in and out. Think about the security of your gate and fencing, prickly/sharp plants in vulnerable access points to your site, security lighting, CCTV, intruder alarm and sensors and safes.
4 Make it look like you’re in when you’re out. Leave a vehicle on the drive, lights on timers and ensure deliveries aren’t left in a highly visible location. Burglars are getting more sophisticated in their surveillance to plan a raid, so if you see someone acting suspiciously around your property, contact your local Police. In fact our range of Intruder Alarm Systems can now turn on lights, activate your radio or even turn on the television if the alarm is activated.
5 Invest in remote monitoring so if your alarm sensor is activated a speedy response can be initiated. This can be linked up to CCTV too so you have evidence of the intruders.
All burglaries are distressing for the victims involved and smash and grab tactics add a more disturbing element. It is therefore important to try and avoid your property attracting an intruder’s attention. The more complex and involved it is to break in to, the more likely you will put a burglar off in targeting your home.
For more home security tips and advice – or to request a free security survey of your property, contact the Absolute Security sales team on 01483 791500 or email sales@absolutesecurity.co.uk
We were impressed by a recent demo we watched from the Sentinor team recently.
One of their areas of speciality is outdoor perimeter security and protecting properties, assets, land and livestock from theft and poaching. They have been called in to aid the likes of nature reserves, equestrian centres, farmland as well as high value property.
With a background in protecting the armed forces in covert operations, many of the Sentinor products are highly discreet but are gaining the interest of businesses and property owners keen to protect their property and livestock.
One in particular caught our eye – their Cobweb product range is a quick to deploy, unobtrusive perimeter protection system for short-term requirements such as festivals, events or to protect life stock when put out to pasture.
It comprises a transmitter which is armed with a discreet Break-Wire ‘Spool’. This is extended around the perimeter of the site and any break in the wire immediately activates an alert. The sensors in the system are resilient and undetectable by any known electronic means.
The transmitter can provide GPS location of the break and tracking. It also has a tamper alarm, radio signal strength indicator and power information.
As Cobweb products were originally designed for military use, they are able to be used in a variety of environments including forests, woods, urban areas, areas covered by snow and even deserts.
If you would like to find out more about Sentinor perimeter protection for your property or land, please contact Andy on 01483 791500.
5 Langham Park, Catteshall Lane
Godalming (nr. Guildford)
Surrey GU7 1NG
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