Troy McClure 12:09 Wed Jul 6
Do you have a house alarm system?
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With a young family to protect, reports of shed and garage robberies in my street and travellers in the area recently, I'm starting to think this may be a good idea.
Anyone got one? Do they give peace of mind?
Something like this any good?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/yale-premium-wireless-alarm-kit/54473
Thanks
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Noah
3:25 Wed Jul 6
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Don't tell your insurer if you have one fitted.
If they change / reduce your premium and you don't switch it on / use it or it wasn't working when your gaff gets done, they won't accept a claim.
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JONESY
3:20 Wed Jul 6
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Clubfoot...
what area do you live in?
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Clubfoot
2:55 Wed Jul 6
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Oh Dear is your man.
He sorted me out a treat, looked after me and is the nicest bloke i've met off here as for what it's worth. Nothing too much trouble either. I will only use or recommend him.
good luck
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LeroysBoots
2:52 Wed Jul 6
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No probs JONESY mate, good luck, nice bit of kit, all done on key fobs, no numbers required to type in
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Rusta
2:51 Wed Jul 6
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No but I've got a Rottweiler so good luck to any burglar
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JONESY
2:50 Wed Jul 6
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cheers Leroys...
got verisure coming round tomorrow night to give me a quote.
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BubblesCyprus
2:50 Wed Jul 6
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My parents live in Emerson Park and there have been loads (no exaggeration) of burglaries in their street on the ones around it, but their house remains untouched - there's no doubt that the alarm and cameras make it much less attractive to break into.
Well that buggers up the''I Live in a nice area'' theory
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joe royal
2:43 Wed Jul 6
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I used to work for Banhams alarms and in the year I was there I only went on two actual burgled property's , one a house in Fulham and the other an office in Stratford , all the rest were false alarms .
So in the grand scheme of things I would say that they are a very good deterrent.
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BubblesCyprus
2:41 Wed Jul 6
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Living in a Penthouse Apartment on the 10th Floor would need Batman or similar to get in
UK Place has got one though installed by Letting Agents to''bump up''the rent.
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Fivetide
2:33 Wed Jul 6
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No. But don't live in central London so rarely even lock the doors of house or car. Get geese?
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LeroysBoots
2:30 Wed Jul 6
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Had one installed about a month ago, got a "special offer".............I'm sure they are still about.
European firm trying to muscle in over here, Verisure, paid £299 for a fully wireless system with 3 cameras, sensors, control pad, remote monitoring and an app for my phone where I can check the rooms where the cameras are placed.
Ongoing monthly cost, £40
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Northern Sold
2:09 Wed Jul 6
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Nope.... then again I got a dog... and I live in a nice area
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J.Riddle
2:08 Wed Jul 6
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Reminds me of a couple of incidents one when a neighbour was burgled, didnt hear anything they found the alarm bell box buried in the back garden.
The other my father in law RIP, once owned 80s a hotel in central london and had his own room. He woke up around 3am to a noise at the window and when he drew the curtains there was a burglar staring at him who had been trying to get in. Shocked his instant reaction was to punch the burglar forgetting the glass was there and the man fell, 3rd floor, had scaled the drainpipe at rear of building there was blood next morning on the grass, dont know how he survived from such a height, must have done some serious damage.
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On The Ball
1:25 Wed Jul 6
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I have one of those Yale systems, and I've fitted one at my parents', Mrs OTB's sister's, her granddad's and a friend's house. I also installed CCTV at mine and my parents' after my car was nicked from outside my house.
It being DIY means it's not going to be as good as one you pay for monthly, but it's done the job for us - they're good value. My parents live in Emerson Park and there have been loads (no exaggeration) of burglaries in their street on the ones around it, but their house remains untouched - there's no doubt that the alarm and cameras make it much less attractive to break into.
I'm not aware of so many burglaries in my part of Hornchurch (we don't have Neighbourhood Watch so there's no-one spreading the news) but I'm on the end of the road and had no bother since.
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JONESY
12:43 Wed Jul 6
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GBHammer63...
I've just moved into a new build apartment in a block of 6.
they've put a 'trade' entry button on the main door. it's on a timer and can only open the door between 8:00 and 15:00, so that's when I'm at work and my place is empty, so been thinking about an alarm.
are there specific systems for apartments?
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dirtyden
12:42 Wed Jul 6
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Any recommendations for a wired system ??
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Rossal
12:42 Wed Jul 6
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We have one and touch wood been alright so far
Both neighbors either side do too, and burglaries are on the up in our area yet we've been fine. Next door did have someone trying to get over their side gate and into their garage though.....so make sure your garage is secure as the thieves know they can house alot of valuable goods nowadays
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Troy McClure
12:41 Wed Jul 6
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Reply GBHammer63 12:34 Wed Jul 6
Cheers. Roughly how much inc fitting we talking about?
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Toe Rag
12:38 Wed Jul 6
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Get some geese.
Thank me later.
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BRANDED
12:37 Wed Jul 6
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Eggbert Nobacon 12:31 Wed Jul 6
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Depends on how well you get on with your neighbours. Round here they'll investigate.
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BRANDED
12:36 Wed Jul 6
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Yep. I think you get a better insurance premium too.
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