Did you know that most households in the UK are under-insured? The amount you have insured your contents for is almost certainly too little – and it’s one of the main concerns of the personal insurance market. The reason we are under-insured is that we usually just renew our insurance year after year, and we forget to increase our contents insurance to cover the things we’ve bought during that year – the new TV, Christmas and birthday presents, replacement sofas, jewellery and more. These are all items that need protecting – not just by your insurance but also by a burglar alarm.

Why a security survey can help

If you’re concerned about the security of your home, ask for a security survey. An expert will come and visit you at home, paying careful attention to the security you already have in place and noting where there are risks. Things that they will be looking for include:

• Types of windows
• Whether there are window locks
• Type of locks on entry doors
• Whether you have smoke alarms fitted
• The state of any current burglar alarms
• Visibility of desirable items
• Entrance to your home via garage
• Lighting outside your home

You may have many security defences in place, such as motion-sensitive security lighting on your drive or at the back of your house; double-glazed, lockable windows and smoke alarms, but there may also be some areas that need improvement. If you don’t have a burglar alarm, or the one you have is out-of-date or doesn’t use sensors on all your doors, you may need to think about upgrading or installing a new model. A well thought-out burglar alarm system will provide you with extra protection, will deter burglars from attempting a break-in at your home, and may also help to reduce your buildings and contents insurance premiums.

SecurityCam is dedicated to providing homeowners and businesses with burglar alarm systems that suit their needs. All our security consultants are trained and experienced, and everyone that comes to your home or workplace to assess, install or maintain your burglar alarm has been screened to ensure that you’re getting the best possible service from a trustworthy source. All our systems comply with current British Standards and we’re constantly striving to ensure that you’re 100% happy with every contact you have with our business. To find out more, or to arrange a security survey, call us on 0845 644 9321 or complete our online enquiry form.

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