No matter whether, it’s about your home, office or any other type of property, security always comes first. The best and most common way to do that is by installing an intruder alarm.

It’s not only a sure-fire way to get help in case of an emergency, but also by simply installing it you actually significantly decrease the chances of intrusion.  Depending on its features, intruder alarms can be separated into the following main categories:

Dummy Alarm System

If you are on the look for the cheapest solution out there, a dummy alarm system may seem like a good idea. However, facts show quite the opposite – the thing is professional burglars can easily tell the difference between fake and working alarm system, so if you think you can fool them, you can’t be more wrong. Furthermore, since alarm systems actually reduce insurance premiums, you will lose this advantage with a dummy one.

Basic Alarm

As already mentioned, most property owners are looking for ways to cut down costs when it comes to installing intruder alarm and they often go for limited features. The basic alarm consists of a keypad, motion detectors and a loud siren, as well as lights in some cases. In case there is intrusion in the property, the detectors trigger the siren and attract attention. Works great in residential areas, where loud noises can quickly help deter the intruder.

Auto-dialer
A bit more advanced than the basic alarm, the auto-dialer adds additional features to your property’s security system, which help inform you, your neighbors and friends about intrusion in your property. Laws in most countries however, specifically forbid programming the number of the local police station in your auto-dialer, so it’s up you to do it. This feature is suitable not only for rural areas, but for remote locations – still in some of these cases, you should consider hiring private security specialists for the installation of the alarm system, like the team at AlertWatch.ie.

Monitored System

The most secure property alarm system is the monitored one. Its 100% legal to install CCTV within your property and get 24/7 surveillance of your property by a specialized security center. In case there is any kind of intrusion, the center will in its turn inform local authorities. While most of the time there are no special permits, it’s still a good idea to check what the local legislation have to say about that in your area.

Getting Reliable Alarm Installers

Once you select the type of security system you want for your property, it’s time to select reliable alarm installer to complete the setup. It’s highly recommended to get few quotes from local providers and also look for professional qualifications, industry certificates and most importantly customer testimonials to make the final decision.