Security system installation
CCTV, intruder alarm and door-entry system installation for homes and business premises across surrounding Dorset areas.
Security systems
Homes and business premises
Only Electrical installs security systems for homes and businesses. CCTV, intruder alarms and door-entry systems serve different purposes; the starting point is what you want to see, detect or control at the property.
CCTV provides a camera view of selected areas, such as an entrance, driveway or part of a business premises. Consider what you want to see and where cameras could be positioned. The field of view and any obstructions affect coverage; one camera will not necessarily show every area you want to observe.
Intruder alarms are designed to detect unauthorised entry or movement in protected areas. Identify the entrances and rooms you want included, and how the property is used day to day. These details help shape the proposed equipment and detector positions.
Door-entry systems help manage visitors and access at an entrance. The arrangement depends on the door, who needs access and how visitors should be received. Explain whether the entrance serves a home, shared building or business so the requirements can be discussed.
Planning an installation
You do not need to arrive with a list of equipment. Start with the concern you want to address and how you use the property.
A free quotation visit can be arranged to discuss the areas or entrances involved, possible equipment positions and the installation work needed. Mention any existing equipment and any particular functions you want, so these can be discussed before a system is proposed.
The written quotation will detail the proposed system, work and materials, giving you the opportunity to review what is included before deciding to proceed.
Your requirements
Be specific about the features that matterIf you need phone access, notifications or monitoring, raise this during the discussion. Do not assume these are included: the features available depend on the equipment and service proposed.
Security system questions
This needs to be checked for the proposed system. Explain what you want to access remotely, and ask which equipment, internet connection and any ongoing services would be needed. Phone access should not be assumed to be included.
Alarm installation alone should not be taken to include either service. If monitoring or police response is a requirement, ask whether it can be provided before accepting a quotation.
Include the make and model, if known, and explain what you want to change. Compatibility and whether existing equipment can be retained need to be checked; a new installation does not automatically include repairs or upgrades to an existing system.
Areas covered
Based in Poole, Only Electrical serves homes and businesses in Bournemouth and surrounding areas, with locations within a 25-mile radius considered.
Contact Only Electrical
Send your postcode, the type of property and a brief outline of what you want the system to help with.