{"id":3278,"date":"2017-09-27T10:33:39","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T10:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/mcclarroninsurance.com\/?p=3278"},"modified":"2018-06-12T08:35:16","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T08:35:16","slug":"home-security-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/mcclarroninsurance.com\/news\/home-security-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Home security systems \u2013 5 things to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to protect your property and your assets for peace of mind and to help keep your insurance premiums down, then it\u2019s worth looking into the benefits of specially designed home security systems. We asked our security experts and advisors <\/a>at TI Security Ltd to provide some guidance to help you get the right system for your needs…<\/em><\/p>\n

Advice from TI Security \u2013 experts in bespoke systems<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Part of our day-to-day work here at TI security is to ensure that every customer gets tailored advice so that any home security system they choose is entirely fit-for-purpose. A theft from your home isn\u2019t just an inconvenience, it can also be very stressful for yourself and your family, making it all the more important to consider your options.<\/p>\n

There are lots of things to consider when choosing your security solutions \u2013 for example, do you want to detect an intruder\u2019s presence as soon as they step foot on your land, or are you only concerned with your property itself, with detection focused on your doors and windows?<\/p>\n

You also need to think about any particularly vulnerable areas that represent a \u2018weak point\u2019 in your security, such as a potential access point that\u2019s out of view of your cameras.<\/p>\n

Here we\u2019ve compiled a list of 5 key considerations for home security systems to help you decide what level of protection you may need:<\/p>\n

1. Deterrent<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 the first thing to ensure is that you make it evidently<\/em> difficult for a burglar to access your property; the more things they need to overcome in order to gain access, the less likely they\u2019ll bother.<\/p>\n

In other words, if you have security solutions in place, make sure you use them \u2013 and that they\u2019re fully functioning and send a clear message that you take your security seriously. For example, if you have entrance gates<\/a> fitted, do you keep them closed? Are they automatic gates with integrated access control? What about the rest of your property\u2019s perimeter? Do you have a robust fencing system? Other ways to deter an intruder include:<\/p>\n