Alarm system in the home

With an alarm system in your home, you will leave your home feeling confident. Whichever type of alarm you choose, this extra security will keep burglars away from your door and you will be informed immediately if something is wrong. Curious about all types of home alarm systems, with their associated costs? Read it in this article.

What does a home alarm system cost?

You pay an average of £750 for a home alarm system. You have a choice between a wired, wireless or hybrid alarm. Are you curious about the average cost of buying an alarm system? In the overview below, take a look at the average prices per type of alarm system.

Functions of an alarm system in your home

You buy an alarm system in your home for a number of reasons. For example, you choose it to protect your home from burglars, but it is also possible to detect smoke or gas. Read the three main reasons for an alarm system in your home here.

Detect

With an alarm system, you detect if there is danger in your home. In case of a fire or gas leak, detectors catch the smoke or gas. In the event of a burglary, sensors catch movements, such as opening a door or breaking a window.

Warning

With an alarm system, it is possible to be warned yourself or have the alarm centre notified immediately. In the more extensive packages, the system sends a message to the alarm centre if something is detected. If you don’t have this feature, you will be notified via your phone.

Deterrence

The alarm system in your home makes burglars feel caught out. The alarm sounding quickly scares burglars away. You yourself are also immediately informed in case of a burglary, fire or gas leak. Especially in the event of a fire, every second counts, so you can leave your house quickly and safely.

Types of home alarm systems

For securing your home, you have a number of types of alarm systems. Want to compare which alarm system suits you best? Read it in the overview below.

Wired alarm

With a wired alarm system, you almost always opt for reliability. Thanks to the wiring, there is virtually no chance of malfunctions. In addition, you can easily place this type in your home. The disadvantage of this type of alarm system is that you have to hide the wiring. If you already have cables nearby, it is fairly easy to add the wiring. If this is not the case, the specialist will have to conceal the cables along or behind the wall and/or ceiling.

Wireless alarm system

A wireless alarm system in your home gives you good security without any wiring. The devices communicate with each other and are therefore even easier to install. The specialist installs the system directly in the right place. With a wireless alarm, you do not need to make major interventions, as is sometimes necessary with a wired alarm system. It is sometimes difficult to have sufficient range with a wireless system, because the signals sometimes have to go through walls.

Hybrid alarm system

A hybrid alarm system is a combination of a wired and wireless alarm system in your home. A wired system forms the basis and is supplemented by wireless components. So you have the option of easily adding additional sensors to the wired system. A hybrid home alarm system is common in new homes. During construction, the specialist installs the wiring and later supplements it with wireless sensors.

Placing your alarm system in home

The specialist installs an alarm system in a number of steps. Are you curious about how the specialist works? You can read about it in the overview below.

Choose the right alarm system

The way in which the specialist installs the alarm system at home depends on the type. This is because the process is different with a wired system, compared to a wireless or hybrid alarm. With a wireless system, no wiring is needed, but the specialist has to adjust more software.

Have the alarm system installed in your home

When you have chosen the right type of alarm system for your home, the specialist will start the installation. He first looks at the position of the sensors, cameras and/or control panels. He makes sure that all important parts of your home are secured. Once he has determined the position, he starts the installation. With a wireless system, he places the equipment and connects it to the control panel. Both a wired and hybrid system, the specialist connects with a number of cables. He lays these behind the wall or ceiling.

Check the alarm system in the house

After everything has been installed, the specialist checks whether all systems are properly connected. He sees this through the control panel, but also checks this by setting off the alarm once. If the entire home alarm system is coordinated, your house is secure and you will leave your home feeling confident when you go out.

Tips for a home alarm system

Are you planning to have an alarm system installed in your home? These handy tips will help you choose the best alarm system and secure your home even better.

Choose a safe home

You can make your home even safer by choosing products with a quality mark. Quality marks such as the Police Quality Mark Safe Living or the Kiwa quality mark, guarantee a burglar or fire-safe living environment. For example, choose doors, windows or locks that have been specially tested. This way you reduce the chance of someone entering your home uninvited or of a fire spreading quickly through your home.

Request multiple quotes

Did you know that specialists charge very different prices for the same job? Therefore, it is always wise to compare multiple alarm system quotes for the best choice for your project. You avoid paying too much and at the same time have a good idea of the different cost items. You can easily see how much each specialist charges for labour and materials, for example.