Have you been burgled before? Or know someone who has? It’s not a nice experience. That sick feeling when you realise someone has been through your things, taken your stuff and violated your space.

The good news is most break-ins are preventable. Burglars are lazy, they want easy targets. Show them your property's protected and they will usually move on.

What Do Intruder Alarms Actually Do?

Apart from the obvious noise when someone breaks in, a decent alarm system does three main things:

Stops them trying in the first place - That alarm box on your wall, it is doing its job before anyone even thinks about breaking in. Most burglars will not bother with a house that has obviously got security. Too much hassle, too much risk.

Makes a right racket if they do try - Internal and external sirens go mental the second someone triggers the system. Trust me, nobody hangs about when that noise starts. Your average burglar wants to be in and out quickly - they are not sticking around for a full orchestra.

Gets help on the way - with monitored systems, operators are watching 24/7. The alarm goes off and they are straight onto it, calling you and calling the police if needed. It is like having someone watching your house when you are not there.

Modern Alarms Are Really Smart

Forget those ancient systems from the eighties. Today's setups connect to your phone, work with your cameras and even turn lights on and off.

Your phone becomes the control panel - Going away for the weekend? Check if you have set the alarm from the motorway. System armed? You will get a notification. Someone triggers it, another notification… sometimes with a photo of who is in your house.

Works with cameras – the alarm goes off, cameras start recording. Simple as that. Some systems even send video clips straight to your phone so you can see what is happening in real time.

Other clever bits

Smoke cloak systems that fill rooms with fog (harmless but you cannot see a thing)

Automatic shutters that slam shut when triggered.

Smart locks you can control from anywhere.

Lights that come on to make it look like someone's home.

Your Insurance Will Love You

Here is something insurance companies do not exactly shout about get a good alarm system installed and your premiums drop, sometimes by quite a bit too.

They know the stats: houses with alarms are less likely to get burgled. Lower risk means lower premiums. The money you save often covers the cost of the system over a few years.

Different Properties Need Different Systems

Your two-bed terrace does not need the same setup as a five-bedroom detached or a warehouse.

Houses and flats Usually focus on doors, windows, main rooms. Wireless systems are popular because there are no drilling holes everywhere with cables threaded through walls.

Business premises

Need more zones, different access levels for staff and integration with existing security. They’re often more complex, but then there is usually more to protect.

Awkward properties Got pets? Kids who sleepwalk? Unusual layout? No problem. Modern systems can be tweaked to work around pretty much anything.

DIY or Get Someone In?

You can buy DIY kits online, but honestly? Get it done properly.

Professional installers know where to put sensors for best coverage. They understand which systems work well together. Most importantly, they make sure everything meets insurance requirements. Try claiming on a DIY system that was not installed correctly and see how far you get.

Plus, when something goes wrong (and tech always goes wrong eventually), you have got someone to call who knows what they are doing.

What Happens When You Call Us

We will come out and have a thorough look at your property. No charge, no obligation.

During the visit we will chat about:

How your house is laid out and where someone might try to get in

Your daily routine (Do you work shifts? Away a lot?)

What you want to spend

What your insurance needs

Whether you might want to add bits later

No pressure to decide on the spot. We will give you a quote and you can think about it.

Do not Scrimp on Security

Look, we get it, money's tight for everyone. But your security is not the place to cut corners.

A cheap system that does not work properly is worse than no system at all - at least without one you know you are not protected. With a dodgy alarm you might think you are safe when you are not.

That said, you do not need to spend a fortune. It is about getting the right system for your situation and budget.

Ready to stop worrying about your property? Contact us at 247 Protection Ltd for your free survey and find out how the right alarm system can protect what matters to you, whilst cutting your insurance bills.