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Your home security system has a vital job to do in protecting your property, your valuables and your loved ones. When investing in security systems, London homeowners know that the higher the quality, the longer they will continue to provide that much-needed protection. But what steps you can take to ensure your security measures go on to serve you well into the future? Let’s take a look at how to prolong the life of your home security system. (more…)

Re-opening workplaces across the UK are being spot-checked by the Health and Safety Executive to ensure they comply with the new COVID-secure guidelines and have sufficient measures in place to manage the risks identified during their COVID-19 risk assessments. Maintaining social distancing, keeping track of footfall and supervising the wearing of face coverings are all measures that are vital in this respect. But how to monitor such measures effectively? Step in access control and CCTV. London businesses are now using these everyday security measures to ensure COVID-secure compliance. Here’s how. (more…)

If you are just about to move into your first rented property, or have recently done so, you may be finding everything a little daunting, especially if it is your first time away from the family home. One thing in particular that can prove confusing for new tenants is security, with responsibility to a certain extent being shared between landlord and tenant. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate your way around the subject of home security, with expert tips on how you can keep your new rented home safe and sound. If you’re a landlord, you may also find the advice in this guide useful to pass on to your tenants. (more…)

Many people consider a burglar alarm system an essential home security measure. Not only does an intruder alarm prove a deterrent for burglars, it also provides a sophisticated level of protection for any property.

There are however many different types of burglar alarm to choose from. From dummy siren boxes right up to monitored alarms connected to a receiving centre, the choice is vast. Read on to discover the top considerations when buying a burglar alarm system. (more…)

If you are looking to protect your valuables, business documents and cash, not just from theft, but also from the threat of destruction by fire or heat damage, you’re going to need a fire safe. How fireproof safes work in terms of levels of protection and fire rating, and precisely why your business needs a fire rated safe, are what we’re looking at in this article. (more…)