Home Security Systems

There are a number of options available when you're considering which home security system to buy. Usually you'll find them split into:

• DIY (or self-installed) home alarms;
• Bell-only alarms that simply provide an audible siren when activated;
• Self-monitored alarms with cameras where you are responsible for responding to alarm activations at any time;
• Fully monitored alarms like Verisure's that provide monitoring services so that professionals are on hand whenever your alarm is activated;

While all of these options have their benefits, if you're looking for the best security possible, a fully monitored alarm system will give you the greatest peace of mind.

A survey from securityalarms.co.uk showed that when a bell-only alarm is activated nearby, nearly 1/3 of people simply ignore it, and only 6% would call the police!

DIY installations aren't always installed correctly and can leave gaps in their coverage, CCTV based systems require a lot more intervention from you to maintain, self-monitored systems cannot intervene if there's something happening in your home.

A fully monitored system takes care of all of these problems, leaving you to relax knowing that your home is protected.

Studies have shown that home security systems are an effective deterrent against burglary. A study from UNC Charlotte showed that:

Approximately 60% of the convicted burglars indicated the presence of a burglar alarm would cause them to seek an alternative target

The presence of an alarm and outdoor cameras were ranked as the two most effective deterrents against burglary.

Verisure's home security systems can be installed with multiple cameras, and include strong deterrent signs on the property to let would-be burglars know that the home is protected by an alarm with professional monitoring.

Yes - Verisure uses wireless cameras, wireless door and window sensors and wireless control panels - providing a completely wireless system.

This means that our professional installers don't have to drill holes in your walls, lay expensive cabling or dig up your garden.

Additionally, Verisure's central unit includes a battery backup in case of power outage, and a 4G data backup in case your internet connection drops. This means that in almost any circumstance, your alarm can still contact the experts in our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).

The cost of securing your home depends on a wide array of factors including:

• The type of property (e.g. apartment, terraced, detatched etc.)
• The number of vulnerable entrypoints to your property (e.g. doors, windows, side gates, garages etc.)
• The level of protection you'd like to have (e.g. just a siren, just a camera, door and window sensors, fully monitored alarm)
• The type of alarm you install. DIY or CCTV systems will be cheaper, but with a trade-off on the level of protection they provide

Without knowing the specifics of your property it's difficult to provide a price. We recommend contacting Verisure today and booking a security consultation with one of our experts.

Absolutely!

Our advanced shock sensors detect not only when doors or windows are opened, but also subtle vibrations that suggest that someone is trying to gain access.

This means that we can detect burglars before they've gained access to the property, allowing our security experts to react quickly, activating our ZeroVision smoke barrier, calling the police or dispatching a private security guard to your home.

Verisure have teams of local installers all over the country. You can see our list of branches here.

This means that our home security systems are professionally installed quickly, by someone with knowledge of the local area.

Contact the team today to book a visit with a security expert in your local area.