Security systems installed in Leeds by FirstEye

October is National Home Security Month and we thought we’d help you make the most of it by focusing on a different aspect of home security over the next four weeks. National Home Security Month aims to increase awareness of the importance of home security and when you consider a burglary happens in the UK approximately every 40 seconds, it’s vital that awareness is increased.

Over 200,000 burglaries were carried out during the summer of 2017 alone and as more of us go on holiday and leave our homes unoccupied, the chances of being burgled increase. There’s also been an increase in thefts from outbuildings and garages as these are often used to store valuable items such as bikes and power tools. So what can you do to protect your home and possessions?

Home security advice from FirstEye

This week we’re going to focus on general home security, followed by security alarms, CCTV and wireless doorbells over each of the following three weeks.

Home security is incredibly important and whilst it’s vital that you have a range of security systems in place, such as an alarm, for example, there are lots of simple things you can do to improve the general security of your home:

• Keep doors and windows locked: although this sounds like simple advice, you’d be surprised how many opportune thieves are able to enter a property through an unlocked door. Keep doors locked even when you’re in and make sure car keys etc. are stored out of sight.
• Fitting timer switches to lamps, TVs and radios is a great way to help your home look occupied whilst you’re out, whilst asking a neighbour to remove post from by the front door is another effective way to deter thieves.
• An overgrown garden or large trees and shrubs offer places to hide so take a good look at the outside of your home and make sure you’re not providing cover for thieves.
• If you have an alarm, make sure the bell box is clearly visible from the street.
• Installing security lighting over the front and back door is a cost effective way to improve security and will help you make you and your family feel safer when you return home at night.
• Never, ever leave a door key hidden under a plant pot by the front door! This is the first place thieves will look and a key safe provides a secure alternative.

Contact FirstEye for home security advice in Leeds

Here at FristEye we are specialists in providing cost effective security solutions for homeowners in Leeds. If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free security survey, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Don’t forget to come back next week for advice on choosing the best security alarm for your home!

FirstEye electrical installations in Leeds

Welcome to our new look website! We hope you like it as much as we do; we thought it was time to refresh our existing site and the new version includes more information on our full range of electrical installation services for commercial and residential customers. We’ve also updated our support page which now includes additional information such as user guides to our intruder alarms and CCTV systems, along with software downloads.

We hope you find the additional information useful but as always, if you need help with a question we haven’t answered, or need to report a fault with your security system, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – details can be found on the Contact Us page.

Our installation services

Here at FirstEye we’re proud to offer our commercial and residential customers a full range of industrial, commercial, domestic security and CCTV installation services. Our team have a wealth of experience and up-to-date qualifications, providing you with the reassurance that your home or business is in safe hands.

No job is too large or too small for us so if you would like to find out more about how we can provide you with cost effective security solutions, designed to meet your individual requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange for a free, no-obligation security survey.

Business standard security for home businesses in West Yorkshire

If you run your business from home, security is as equally important as it would be for a shop, office block, warehouse or factory. Just as larger businesses do, home-based businesses often contain sensitive information, valuable stock and expensive IT equipment. With this in mind, home businesses need to protected from the risk of crime and theft.

Security protection for home businesses of all shapes and sizes

Thanks to changes in our working practices and patterns, increasing numbers of people are choosing to run businesses from their own homes or to work from home. As a result, many homes are now used in different ways including:

• E-commerce businesses such as selling on eBay or Amazon are commonplace, with stock being stored at home in the spare room, garage or shed.
• Home offices usually include costly IT equipment such as computers, tablets, laptops, printers, scanners and more.
• Rooms used for babysitting and childminding are likely to include expensive equipment including baby monitors, pushchairs, toys, games, TVs, games consoles etc.
• Running private tuition from your home will often mean that you use costly IT equipment, including computers, laptops, printers, etc.

Regardless of the size or nature of your home businesses, the chances are that your property is used to store costly equipment which needs to be protected.

Home security solutions designed and installed by FirstEye

Here at FirstEye we have the expertise to provide you with a range of cost-effective security solutions designed to meet your individual requirements and budget. From wireless security alarms and smart security systems designed to monitor your home whilst you’re away, through to CCTV systems, access control and electric gates, we can help you choose the most suitable protection for your businesses.

When it comes to security, prevention is always better than cure so rather than waiting for the worst to happen, why not ensure your home business has the protection it deserves? Please contact FirstEye today to arrange for your free, no-obligation security survey today?

Security solutions for rural properties

Sadly theft and burglary are an ever-present problem for properties in rural areas, with homes, farms and businesses targeted by thieves taking advantage of remote and isolated locations. When it comes to security protection for properties in rural areas, prevention is always better than cure and by installing a security alarm and/or CCTV system, your home or business is much less likely to be targeted.

Here at FirstEye we work with many clients living and working in rural areas; designing, installing and maintaining a range of highly effective security solutions. Security alarms offer efficient, cost-effective protection and thanks to developments in technology, it is now possible to receive security alerts from your alarm direct to your mobile phone or tablet. The latest security systems are straightforward to install and can be designed to meet your individual requirements, regardless of the size or use of your property.

CCTV offers unbeatable protection and the sight of security cameras are usually sufficient to put off the majority of thieves. CCTV can be used to protect the interior and exterior of your property – regardless of sizes – providing a highly effective way to safeguard out buildings, farm equipment and more. As with the latest security alarms, the latest CCTV systems now offer the capability to view camera images and footage on your phone or tablet – now matter where you are in the world. Our team will use their expertise to design and install a system which meets the unique requirements of your property, providing you with peace of mind and comprehensive protection.

Contact FirstEye today and start protecting your rural property

Here at FirstEye we have over 20 years of experience of working with home and business owners in rural areas throughout Yorkshire. To find out more about how we can help you provide your rural property with the protection you need, why not get in touch to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote and security survey?

Protect your home or business with security lighting installed in Leeds

Security lighting offers an effective, low-cost way to protect your home or business premises from intruders and the risk of theft. Known to provide a highly visible deterrent, security lighting is designed to illuminate dark areas, helping to deter thieves from entering a building.

Here at FirstEye we have many years of experience in the design and installation of security lighting systems. Our team will use their expertise to fit a system which provides the protection you need at a price that’s right for you.

So what are the benefits of security lighting?

• Cost-effective security protection, with systems designed to suit all budges and requirements.
• Lighting can up-scaled as required – why not consider a single sensor light to begin with and install additional lights at a later date?
• Security lighting systems are very cheap to run, thanks to today’s energy efficient LED light bulbs.
• Not only can security lighting be used to deter thieves, it can also help your family or staff feel more secure. When installed over doorways and access points, security lighting will illuminate otherwise dark areas, helping to improve well being and safety.
• Security lighting can be installed in buildings of all shapes and sizes. Whether you live in a tenth floor flat, a semi or bungalow, our team will fit a lighting system which meets your requirements.
• A range of systems are available, from dawn to dusk lights, light sensor systems and floodlights. Different systems are suitable for different locations and we’re happy to provide you with advice on the most appropriate one for you.
• For comprehensive protection for larger business premises, a combined security and security lighting system is pretty hard to beat. Again, we are also happy to provide advice on this if required.

Contact FirstEye for further information

As regular readers of our blog will know, providing our clients with up to date advice on cost-effective security is very important to us. If you would like to find out more about the advantages of installing a security lighting system, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation security survey, why not get in touch with us today?