Security installers in Exeter

Exeter is one of the largest and most thriving cities in the south west of England. Unfortunately with a large bustling city comes higher levels of people and more often than not, more crime.

Exeter – the pride of the south west of england

 At Zodiac Security we supply and install a variety of security systems for all properties including home security and business security.

This may be one single security system or a whole range of security systems including:

• Burglar alarms

• Cctv

• Access control

• Monitored alarms

• Wireless alarms

• Door entry systems

• Maintenance contracts

• Repair and servicing

• IP cctv systems

If you have any security issues in Exeter or are simply looking for a security installer in exeter then speak to Zodiac Security – an NSI (NACOSS) approved security company providing cost effective, affordable security systems in Exeter

Here are some key pointers you may wish to check when considering a company to provide your manned security…

• have you been shown details of the company’s structure, principles and ultimate ownership?
• are two years audited trading accounts and evidence of sound financial backing available?
• is the company adequately insured?
• is a satisfactory written contract agreed and signed by you?
• does the company have a secure administrative office?

Staff Selection and Vetting

• does the company conduct a minimum of 5 years retrospective vetting?
• are all previous employers for the last 5 years contacted?
• are all gaps in employment accounted for?
• is the vetting process documented and recorded?
• is a senior member of staff responsible to ensure this is all carried out?

Training

• does the company have a qualified trainer?
• does each security officer receive basic job training before on-site deployment?
• are employee training records kept?
• do any security officers have a recognised security qualification?

Terms & Conditions

• do staff receive an adequate level of pay?
• do staff receive holiday entitlement?
• do staff receive sick pay?
• are you satisfied staff do not work excessive hours?

Management and Supervision

• does the company operate a secure, efficient and well-managed Control Room?
• does it comply with building & fire regulations?
• is remote supervision operated through check calls?
• are records kept to check the running of sites?
• has a competent person conducted a site survey and issued a written report, including health, safety and risk assessment prior to providing the service?
• will you approve and sign a copy of the Assignment Instructions for your site?
• is there a system of proper supervision and management for nights and weekends?
• are incidents notified to senior management?

Quality Standards

• can the company certify it complies with the codes of practice for the security industry?
• is the company certified to ISO9001?
• is the inspecting body accredited by UKAS?

this information has been provided by the NSI www.nsi.org.uk

An access control system is an effective way of securing your business premises from unwanted guests and provides protection for your staff and assets.

By controlling who is entering your premises, you have the reassurance of knowing who is on site and at what time.

Every company’s security needs are different, so choosing an access control system that is right for you will depend on the size of your business and the number of people that will need access. Listed below are some of the advantages an Access Control system has to offer:

• you can control who is entering your premises; where and when
• helps to protect employees, visitors, property and sensitive information
• you can secure certain sections of a building as and when it is required.
• reduce timesheet procedures
• integrate with HR systems for ease of monitoring and data management including time and attendance
• integrate with other security systems for centralised management of the site including fire alarms and cctv.
• help comply with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act
• control access to a wide variety of other facilities or equipment, such as vending machines, PCs, machinary and various electrical equipment inluding lighting systems using smartcard technology.

the uses and benefits of using an access control system for your business property are varied and numerous.

Prox fob access control system

If  you are considering having a security system installed for either your home or business, it is important that you can both trust and rely on your security installation and servicing company. Here are some key questions to ask potential security installers for your home or business.

Are they:

• capable of meeting the standards of workmanship and service you would expect?
• properly security vetting all relevant staff to British Standards?
• operating a 24 hour call out service and able to respond within 4 hours?
• fully insured?
• rigorously inspected twice a year to ensure standards are maintained?
• completing a thorough security survey and Risk Assessment of your property?
• installing reliable, up to date equipment?
• issuing you with a Certificate of Compliance for your system?
• offering you a maintenance contract?
• meeting the stringent requirements of the police and your insurer?

all NSI approved security companies will answer all of the above questions with a YES.

Should anyone ever answer any of the above qustions with a NO then would you really like to place your security and safety of your home, your business or most importantly your family in their hands? i know i wouldn’t.

this information has been supplied by the NSI www.nsi.org.uk

Zodiac Security are NSI (NACOSS) approved security installers providing a complete security installation and maintenance service in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster and all of Dorset.

this includes the following services.

• Intruder Alarm installers in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• CCTV System installers in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• Access Control System installers in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• Wireless Alarm System installers in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• Maintenance contracts, service and repair of security systems in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• Supply and installation of insurance approved safes in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

• Free security surveys and quotations in Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster.

So for all your security needs in the Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury, Charminster please contact Zodiac Security Ltd.

 NSI (NACOSS) approved security installers for Weymouth, Dorchester, Poundsbury and Charminster.

More information about Zodiac Security can be found here www.zodiacsecurity.co.uk

Garages and sheds, the current choice of the modern burglar

Its time for a little bit of sheducation (groan)

Generally speaking, Garden sheds and garages are not designed to be secure storage areas, yet we often keep thousands of pounds of tools, equipment and items in them.

So when thinking security, thought should also be given to including these buildings as part of the overall security system.

It has long been known to burglars and theives (and indeed is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country) that sheds and garages make easy pickings

So the questions is this: How can you protect these buildings?

• the most effective method is to incude the buildings onto your burglar alarm system – this can be wired or wireless depending on the location of the buildings.
• Make sure that double locks are in place on all entrance doors, more often than not a single (and often inadequte) padlock is used that can be easily removed.
• Mark your more expensive items with your postcode or other identifiable markings
• try to use security screws or coach bolts instead of ordinary screws as these are harder to remove.
• try to secure the windows, either with a grille or even a frosted covering so people cannot see what is being stored in the building. this has an added bonus as garden tools and equipment are often used by burglars to help break in to properties.

So there are simple ideas on how to protect and secure your garage and shed (and all the things inside them)

Zodiac Security are NSI (NACOSS) approved security installers providing a complete security installation and maintenance service in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport & all of Dorset.

this includes the following services.

• Intruder Alarm installers in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport
• CCTV System installers in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport
• Access Control System installers in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport
• Wireless Alarm System installaters in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport
• Maintenance contracts, service and repair of security systems in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport
• Supply and installation of insurance approved safes in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport.
• Free security surveys and quotations in West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport

So for all your security needs in the West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport and Dorset area please contact Zodiac Security Ltd – NSI approved security installers for West Bay, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport and the  surrounding areas.

More information about Zodiac Security can be found here www.zodiacsecurity.co.uk

So you’re thinking about either getting a burglar alarm or have recently just had an alarm system installed. If you are or you have – well done – security is an issue that is often overlooked until its too late.

Now i am often asked why should i get a burglar alarm? i’ve never been burgled so what’s the point?

Well apart from the obvious protection of your home, business and family i always feel the two main benefits of having a burglar alarm installed are:

• Peace of Mind

Simply knowing that when you leave your house or business that when you return, whether it be the next day or after a two week holiday that everything is as it should be, nothing is missing or damaged is a great peace of mind and stress reliever.

• Visual Deterrent

A burglar is going to go out burgling – its what they do and nothing is going to stop them (until they get caught that is).

Now what makes them pick the places they do? and what makes then decide which place to miss? the simple answer is that its a mixture of things but one of the most important things that deters a burglar is a visual deterrent – the more you put in the way they more likey they are to go somewhere else. It really is that simple. Why burgle a place with an alarm system when another house doesn’t have one and they have the same stuff to take?

So thats it really – peace of mind and visual deterrent – the two major benefits of a burglar alarms system.

P.S it helps if your external bell box is especially visual at night (like ours which is fully illuminated)

A common misconception about burglar alarms is that they stop burglars and burglary.

WRONG!!!!!

A burglar alarm system does not stop a criminal carrying out a burglary – it simply moves them on to another home / business or location. They are out to burgle and want to find the easist and simplist way to do it – and  overcoming a burglar alarm is neither simple or easy.

So a simple task is this. Go outside and take a look at your home or business property. do you have a burglar alarm? do most of the other properties have a burglar alarm? if most other houses / businesses have an alarm system and you don’t then guess where the burglars are lo0king at next!!

thats right, it could well be you. A burglar alarm is an excellent visual deterrent to burglars – even more so when twinned with our fully illuminated external siren.

fully illuminated alarm siren

Be it a wired or wirefree burglar alarm system they are not as expensive as you may think. If you would like to discuss any security concerns you may have or if you would like to arrange a free, no obligation security survey then please feel free to contact us.

Returning home to your flat / apartment and finding your home being ransacked will absolutely turn your life upside down. Your most treasured possessions, heirlooms, TV, computer and jewelry – all gone forever. You must take action to prevent this occurring and you must do this now – don’t leave it until its too late.

If you live in an apartment what must be done in order to improve home security and prevent and break in? The simplest and most effective solution is to install a security system so you will have peace of mind that your home is being protected when you are out at work or on a night on the town.

Flat & Apartment blocks are in fact very vulnerable as it is difficult to keep non residents out of the block thus making crime and burglar far easier to commit. Stranger are notorious for hanging around near or in the block and you don’t really know if they are associated with the apartment block building or not.

In order to protect your property and prevent a burglary, a home burglar alarm system is the way to go. People don’t often want to install a burglar alarm system as they think it will be too much work or cost too much. You’d be surprised how inexpensive an alarm system can be and by installing a wireless alarm system, you will reduce installation cost. Reliability is significantly improved over recent years so things like interference won’t be an issue.

Wireless alarm systems can easily be expanded so if you can’t afford a full blown system with sensors in every room then buy a basic system and add you it if and when you finances dictate. It’s a good idea to purchase a basic alarm system then add to it as time goes on.

For real peace of mind, consider installing a monitored alarm system. With this kind of system your apartment will be monitored day and night and if the alarm gets triggered then help will be on hand to assist the emergency. The appropriate emergency service will be called out to attend your properly

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