Burglar Alarm Installation – Find Alarm System Installers Near Me

The police will attend an alarm signal from a monitored alarm as long as the system complies with the NPCC Security Systems Policy, which details how the system is installed, monitored and maintained.

The monitored alarm also requires security companies providing this service to be approved by an Independent Inspectorate Body – the NSI or SSAIB and registered with the local police force.

Find out about Police Response here

To receive Police response from your alarm system, then a URN is required, this normally means the alarm has been installed and maintained by an NSI or SSAIB approved installer.

Yes, all our alarm installers are fully vetted via DBS checks and approved by ourselves, the Master Locksmiths Association.

As the UK’s largest locksmith association, we are recommended by the Police and Neighbourhood Watch.

Yes we will have an alarm installer near you local to your area, we have over 340 locksmiths across the UK. with over 100 providing an alarm installation service.

Our locksmiths are located across all of England, London, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Installing a home alarm system yourself is possible, although this is normally only possible with a DIY /self-fit system, which are often not as good quality than a professional alarm system.

Not all alarm systems are created equal though, A DIY / self-fit system is generally bought from either a DIY Superstore or an online retailer, and with both of these types of seller, price is a huge factor.

This has two consequences. The first is that the equipment used can often be of lower manufacturing quality and older technology than a professional alarm system, in order to keep costs down — meaning it may be more prone to hacking and early device failure.

The second is that when the retailers find a cheaper alarm system, they’ll drop the one that you bought — and that means it’s often impossible to replace a device that has failed or get support for it, leaving you with an incomplete or useless system.

In conclusion, we would recommend having a professional alarm system installed by a security professional, such as an MLA approved locksmith who is vetted and inspected by the UK’s largest locksmith association.

Find a Home Alarm Installer Near You

Homeowner Alarm Monitoring
For a homeowner, then in depends on your appetite for risk.

A home alarm system which connects to an app on your smartphone can provide real time alerts & allows you to monitor the home from your mobile device, so some don’t want it remotely monitored by a third party.

Having a smartphone app which monitors your home alarm provides immediate control & visibility, this will help you respond fast to any potential thefts without the need for the third party.

Also, an app-based system to monitor your alarm will typically come with lower upfront & ongoing costs compared to standard alarm monitoring services.

To improve your home security, an app-based home alarm system can offer both convenience and peace of mind.

However, some people prefer the reassurance of having a professional monitoring company who are often able to request police response, looking after their security.

It’s ultimately down to choice.

Business Alarm Monitoring
For a business owner, we would always recommend alarm monitoring due to 24/7 monitoring by trained security professionals, an immediate emergency response to alarm alerts plus some insurance companies maybe specific a business has alarm monitoring in place.

Along with this, where possible then using a key holding company to respond to unverified alarms will save you as a business owner, or any of your staff, having to attend your property in the middle of the night.

No, the Police generally do not respond directly to home alarm systems, an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) is connected to monitored alarms (which generally have to be fitted by SSAIB or NSI approved installers) who decide on the appropriate response.

Should a monitored alarm be set off, the signal will be sent to the ARC, who MAY contact the Police if they believe it is a genuine emergency.

The ARC will have trained staff who monitor alarms 24/7, in the event of a trigger of an alarm.  The ARC’s staff will contact the keyholder of the property to verify if the alarm alert is genuine.  If the keyholder of the property is not available, then the ARC may further action.

The police will attend an alarm signal from a monitored alarm as long as the system complies with the NPCC Security Systems Policy, which details how the system is installed, monitored and maintained.

The monitored alarm also requires security companies providing this service to be approved by an Independent Inspectorate Body – the NSI or SSAIB and registered with the local police force.

To receive Police response from your alarm system, then a URN is required, this normally means the alarm has been installed and maintained by an NSI or SSAIB approved installer.

Find out about Police Response here

Yes, all our alarm installers are fully vetted via DBS checks and approved by ourselves, the Master Locksmiths Association.

As the UK’s largest locksmith association, we are recommended by the Police and Neighbourhood Watch.

Find a Vetted alarm Installer

Yes we will have an alarm installer near you local to your area, we have over 340 locksmiths across the UK. with over 100 providing an alarm installation service.  Many of our alarm installers may offer a CCTV installation service as well.

Our locksmiths are located across all of England, London, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.