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How to safeguard your home when you’re away

The start of the half term holiday signals the start of the big summer getaway for many people. Whether you’re looking forward to a well deserved relaxing break, or are hoping for an action-packed fun-filled time away with the family, the last thing you’ll want to discover on your return is that your home has been burgled. Prevention is always better than the cure and with so many things in life, this is definitely the case with burglary. So, rather than waiting until the worst happens, why not safeguard your home now to ensure it’s fully protected whilst you’re away.

Security solutions for homeowners

Here at FirstEye we have decades of experience in installing security systems for homeowners in Leeds and surrounding areas. We offer effective options to suit all budgets and requirements, including security alarm and CCTV systems, security lighting, smart doorbells and electric gates. We can help you choose products which will provide your home with maximum protection, ensuring you get the most from your budget and have the peace of mind you need.

There are also lots of other simple steps you can take to help prevent your home from being burgled. Simple things like using timer switches so that lamps and lights turn off and on, and asking a neighbour to move your post out of sight of the front door can be very effective in making your home look occupied. Ensuring your property looks well-cared for also helps, so try and mow the front lawn and make sure any overgrown shrubs are cut back makes it clear that you take security seriously, whilst also preventing burglars from having somewhere to hide. Last and by no means least, don’t leave valuable items within sight of windows and don’t forget to cancel the milk!

Contact FirstEye – your home security specialist in Leeds

We install security systems to suit all budgets and requirements. Our installation services are available in Leeds and surrounding areas. Why not get in touch to obtain a free, no-obligation quote and advice on the best security systems for your home?

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CCTV vs burglar alarms – which system is right for your home?

We often get enquiries from homeowners asking us whether it would be best for them to have a CCTV system rather than a burglar alarm. It’s difficult to give a definitive answer to this question as with so many things in life, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work! With this in mind, a number of factors need to be taken into consideration if you’d like to decide whether or not CCTV is best for you, including:

• Is regular maintenance going to be possible to ensure that the CCTV system continues to provide effective protection?
• s CCTV going to provide you with the most cost-effective solution to protecting your home ?
• Is the best option to simply install a security alarm AND CCTV system?

Whilst there’s no doubt that CCTV cameras provide a highly effective deterrent, if remote monitoring isn’t available, camera footage can only be used retrospectively as evidence. Although the sight of CCTV cameras is usually enough to put off most thieves, there are some who are determined enough not to be put off. As are result, remote monitoring is usually the most effective solution and can could you save money on other crime prevention measures.

Remotely monitored CCTV systems are designed to alert you as an incident happens those responsible for monitoring the system will contact you or the emergency services. This provides a greater opportunity to catch thieves whilst they’re committing a crime, and footage only needs to be used once the offence has occurred. However, you need to bear in mind that in the majority of cases, a remotely monitored CCTV system is usually sufficient to stop intruders in their tracks.

Monitored burglar alarm systems installed in Leeds

Burglar alarm systems are also more effective when they’re monitored. Unlike simple bell only systems and depending on the type of monitoring you choose, either yourself, an emergency contact (a neighbour, for example) or the police will be informed if the alarm is triggered. Monitored alarms are more efficient than bell only systems as when the alarm is activated, the professionals who monitor the system will asses the risk to security. A well-designed and professionally installed burglar alarm offers real benefits to homeowners, providing you with protection and peace of mind, no matter where you might be.

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Plan ahead to protect your business against crime

We’re often approached by businesses who’ve recently suffered a break-in and are looking for ways to protect their premises and prevent it happening again. Whilst hindsight is a wonderful thing, it really is less stressful and more cost effective to ensure your business has the protection it needs NOW, rather than waiting until after the worst has happened. With this in mind, forward planning is the best way make sure your business has adequate physical security protection.

FirstEye – your business security specialist in Leeds

Here at FirstEye we provide a wide range of physical security solutions for businesses in Leeds. Our systems include options for businesses of all shapes, sizes and budgets. We can help you find the solutions you need to prevent your business from falling victim to crime. Physical security doesn’t have to be expensive in order to get great results and we’ll use our expertise to plan and install products which are right for you.

Commercial and business security system installations Leeds

CCTV is ideal for protect both the inside and exterior of your business premises. CCTV systems are far more affordable than they used to be and we offer systems which range in price and complexity. It’s worth bearing in mind that CCTV cameras provide an excellent deterrent and are known to deter even the most determined of thieves from entering a property. In addition, CCTV also offers an effective way to prevent internal crime such as shoplifting or staff theft.

All businesses, regardless of size and type, should be protected by a reliable security alarm system. We install a range of security alarm systems specially designed for business and commercial use, ranging from systems designed to safeguard large, multi-site premises and warehouses, through to alarms for small offices and shops.

Alongside our CCTV and alarm installations in Leeds, we also a range of additional security systems, designed to provide enhanced protection. From security bollards and access control systems, through to security lighting and electric gates, we have the expertise to provide your business with comprehensive security protection.

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Have you got a security plan for your business?

Ensuring there is adequate security in place is an essential requirement for all business owners. However, if your budget is tight, it can be tempting to make compromises. This can leave your business exposed to theft or crime such as vandalism. Thankfully, a number of budget-friendly and highly effective solutions are available, with options suitable for businesses of all types and sizes.

Choosing the best security systems for your business can feel like a daunting prospect. So, with this in mind, setting out a security plan is a great place to start, whilst helping you ensure you don’t waste money on unnecessary systems.

Security planning for your businesses

The first step you take should be to take an inventory of any security systems you currently have in place. Include everything related to security including alarms, CCTV cameras, security lighting and locking systems.

The next step is to prioritise potential security threats to your business. For example, if your business premises is open to the public, is theft a recurring problem? Is employee safety a concern? Is your business premises used to store valuable stock or equipment? Is vandalism a problem? Does your premises have vulnerable access points, such as loading bays, which would benefit from additional protection. All businesses will have at least some physical security needs, so take time to think about your priorities.

Once you’ve compiled an inventory of your existing security equipment and identified your to priorities, you’ll be able to start developing a security plan. At this stage it’s important to consider installation. Whilst installing new equipment yourself can, on the face of it, seem like a great way to cut costs, professional installation is the best way to prevent equipment from malfunctioning and when a fault develops, you’ll have to arrange professional repairs, or invest in a new system.

Furthermore, by choosing to work with security installation specialists in Leeds such as FirstEye, we have the expertise to advise on the most suitable solutions for your business. We’ll use our expertise to help you choose systems which maximise your budget and offer long-term protection, whilst ensuring products are installed correctly to provide the security you need.

Commercial security installations Leeds

We install a wide range of business and commercial security systems in Leeds, with options to suit all businesses; from shops and offices, through to warehouses, factories and farms. If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please get in touch.

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How access control could benefit your business

Access control systems are designed to enable you to control who has access to your building, or particular areas of your building. In addition, access control systems provide a replacement for keys and locks which are easily lost or stolen.

Is access control right for my business?

The answer to this is yes! Access control is ideal for all types of businesses, regardless of whether your premises are open to the public or not. As already mentioned, access control can be used to safeguard particular areas of a building, such as a server room or stock room, for example, or to secure entry points such as a reception area, staff entrance or loading bay. Remember that all businesses have assets which need to be protected from theft, so installing an access control system provides a simple, cost-effective way to safeguard yours against external and internal crime.

Here’s an outline of some of the ways businesses like your are benefiting from access control:

  • Lost or stolen keys (which are expensive to replace) become a thing of the past. Access control systems are controlled by one or multiple users who have the ability to reissue access codes or key cards. As such, costs are kept to a minimum and security is maintained.
  • Access control systems can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of individual businesses, with the option to reconfigure the system at a later date if required.
  • For your peace of mind, we only install systems made by leading manufacturers.
  • Some access control systems can be integrated with CCTV and/or security alarm systems to provide a comprehensive approach to business security.
  • The access control systems we provide are installed by our highly experienced and fully trained team of experts in security installations in Leeds.

Get in touch with FirstEye

To find out more about the benefits of access control for your business, or to obtain a free, no obligation quote, please get in touch.

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How to prevent stolen doorstep deliveries

How to prevent stolen doorstep deliveries

Over the past couple years, the number of people shopping online has increased dramatically. Whilst online shopping does offer a convenient way to shop around for the best deals and bargains, if your delivery arrives and you’re not home, your order could end up being left on your doorstep. Thieves are using our love of online shopping as an opportunity to take items which are left unattended by delivery drivers. At best this is incredibly irritating, but at worst it can prove very expensive and distressing. With this in mind, what can you do to prevent stolen doorstep deliveries?

Ways to prevent doorstep theft

The trend of theft of items left on doorsteps by delivery drivers is growing. Here are a few practical ways to protect what you buy online:

  • make the most of parcel/delivery tracking so that someone is at home when your order is due to arrive

  • alternatively, arrange to have items delivered to your workplace or a trusted neighbour, family member or friend

  • video doorbells are effective at preventing doorstep crime as you’ll be notified immediately if a delivery arrives

  • security lighting makes sure the exterior of your home is illuminated, making it harder to thieves to carry out crime undetected

  • if you have frequent deliveries, consider using an off-site locker service, such as those located inside supermarkets and convenience stores

Get in touch with FirstEye – your security installation expert in Leeds

At FirstEye we provide a wide range of cost-effective security services designed to help homeowners safeguard their homes. Our services include the installation of video doorbells, security lighting, security gates, CCTV, burglar alarms and more. Why not get in touch for further advice, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote?

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Do you have a security plan for your business?

If you run your own business, you’re probably well aware your responsibility to safety in the workplace. Although ‘workplace safety’ includes things like electrical safety etc., it’s important to give careful consideration for the personal safety of your employees and customers, whilst also ensuring your business assets are protected.

We have many years of experience in providing business in Leeds with a wide range of highly effective security solutions. We know that not all businesses have the big budgets – particularly in the current challenging climate – needed to afford the latest high-tech security systems. With this in mind, we provide solutions to suit all budgets.

We also understand that the security requirements of different businesses are very different as an office-based business is unlikely to need as much protection as a shop full of expensive stock, or factory used to house valuable equipment, for example. Security is important for all businesses – regardless of what they do or how large they are – and we work closely with business owners to find a system that’s just right for them.

Planning your businesses’ security

Many business owners fail to think about security on a regular basis, having no idea if they are adequately protected. Whilst a ‘head in the sand’ approach might work the majority of the time, it can prove extremely expensive and stressful if the worst happens and your suffer a break in. Taking an inventory of your existing security systems is a great way to begin and spending a little time checking your alarm is a good place to start. Here are a few things you might like to think about:

  • Is your business protected by an alarm, and if it is, when was the last time it was serviced?

  • Do you store sensitive information such as financial records?

  • Does your business have a reception area? Is it protected by CCTV?

  • Does your business have a car park and is it protected from unauthorised vehicles?

Thinking about business security is a great way to pinpoint any areas which are vulnerable and could benefit from extra protection. Reception areas, for example, can really benefit from the protection offered by CCTV, whilst an access control system is a cost-effective way to control who has access to your business premises. Car parks often benefit from the enhanced security provided by barriers, whilst security lighting offers a way to help staff feel more secure and deter potential intruders. Last and by no means least, ensuring your security alarm is in good working order, or installing an alarm if you don’t already have one is an unbeatable way to increase the security of your business.

Contact FirstEye to arrange for your free security survey

Here at FirstEye we take great pride in providing businesses in Leeds with a wide range of high-quality, affordable security solutions. From alarm installations and maintenance, through to CCTV, access control and security lighting, we have the expertise to ensure you, your staff and your business are safe, secure and protected from crime.

Please get in touch by calling 0113 228 8599 to arrange for your free, no-obligation security survey.

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Don’t overlook the importance of burglar alarm servicing and maintenance

At FirstEye you’ll often hear us talk about the security benefits of having a reliable security alarm system. Nevertheless, it’s important to bear in mind that even the most expensive or sophisticated alarm system wont provide reliable protection if it isn’t serviced or maintained on a regular basis.

We are as an experienced intruder alarms installers and registered specialists in designing and installing security alarm systems for commercial, business and residential customers. In addition, we also have the expertise to service and repair a wide range of burglar alarm systems, even if not installed by us.

How FirstEye can help you

Our team of alarm engineers have the expertise to ensure your system gives the security protection it was designed to provide, whether you have an alarm which needs servicing, or a faulty system which is unreliable. Furthermore, if your current alarm is outdated, we can also advise you on whether installing a new system would be the most cost-effective option.

Don’t forget that different types of alarm systems require different levels and frequency of maintenance. If you have a large business premises, for example, protected by a complex system it is important to ensure that it is serviced regularly. However, domestic systems don’t always need to be serviced as frequently and our team will advise you on the most appropriate service schedule for your system.

Get in touch to find out more

Ensuring your security alarm is serviced on a regular basis is the best way to provide yourself with peace of mind. If you would like to find out more about burglar alarm servicing in Leeds, or any other aspect of our services, please get in touch by calling 0113 228 8599 or email quote@firsteye.co.uk

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Going away this Easter? Protect your home whilst you’re away on holiday

The Easter holidays are almost here and after the challenges of the last couple of years, many of us are looking forward to getting away for a week or so. Home security is important and if you’re looking for a cost effective way to protect your home from theft whilst you’re on holiday, look no further than our ‘eggcellent’ (sorry!) security systems available at cracking prices!

Regardless of whether you’re going away this Easter or not, now is the ideal time to ensure your home is fully secure before the holiday season begins in earnest. It’s worth bearing in mind that the sight of a security system alone – whether a burglar alarm or CCTV system – is usually enough to deter the majority of thieves. In addition, it’s much less stressful and cheaper to protect your home before the worst happens, rather than installing a security system after you’ve been broken into.

At FirstEye we work closely with our clients to install a wide range of security solutions, with options to suit all budgets and requirements:

  • Security alarms: an essential piece of security kit, an alarm will protect your home whilst deterring potential thieves.

  • CCTV: increasingly popular with homeowners, CCTV offers unbeatable protection 24/7.

  • Smart doorbells: these work in a similar way to access control systems and will enable you to ‘answer’ the door even when you’re not at home. A great way to avoid missed deliveries and verify callers, a smart doorbell offers a cost effective way to enhance security.

  • Access control: particularly suited to elderly vulnerable homeowners, the latest access control systems offer the capability to check who’s at the door without having to answer it.

Get in touch for more information on our security installations in Leeds

We’re experts in installing a wide range of cost-effective security systems for homeowners in Leeds. We provide free security surveys and are happy to offer advice on the best solutions to suit your home and lifestyle. Get in touch by calling 0113 2288599.

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Protect your home or business with automatic gates and barriers

Automatic gates and barriers are ideal for improving security and controlling the movement of vehicles, providing an effective way to protect your home or business premises from unwanted visitors.

At FirstEye we are security installation specialists with many years of expertise in all aspects of security for residential, business and commercial customers. Our services include the supply and installation of automatic security gates, barriers and bollards for business and residential properties in Leeds and surrounding areas.

Automatic gates to meet your requirements

Regardless of whether you’re looking for a security gate for a factory car park, office building or your home, we’ll work closely with you to design and install a gate which meets your security needs. From design through to installation, our electric gate installation service offers a great way to ensure your new gates are fitted quickly, with the minimum of fuss and disruption.

The security gates and barriers installed by FirstEye are designed to be controlled in a number of different including hand-held remote keys, mobile controls or entry via key fob. All properties and organisations are different and we’ll work with you to find the best method of control for your property.

Safety and security are incredibly important and with this in mind, the gates and barriers we installed are designed to ensure that the latest health and safety regulations are met, providing you with peace of mind that your staff, visitors or family are protected.

Although our security gates and barriers are built to last but there’s no need to compromise on looks! We can supply stylish gates which compliment residential properties and are available in a wide range of designs, including traditional-style iron gates and wooden gates.

Contact FirstEye to find out more

If you would like to find out more or to arrange for a free site survey, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for further information.