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How much for a burglar alarm fitting?
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Synonymous
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Hi,
Wanting a rough estimate for a burglar alarm, three zones for motion detectors, a main panel in attic and a keypad near to door. This is in Yorkshire if that matters.
I've had one quote so far but don't want to influence you!
Thanks
Wanting a rough estimate for a burglar alarm, three zones for motion detectors, a main panel in attic and a keypad near to door. This is in Yorkshire if that matters.
I've had one quote so far but don't want to influence you!
Thanks

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It's more about how much of a ball ache it is to fit with refence to carpets, decoration etc.
Also what make of alarm?0 -
Hi Synonymous,
Just thought I'd jump in here as I used to be an alarm install engineer many moons ago. Maybe I can help?
Firstly, a little advice...
Alarm panel should never be fitted in the attic. Under Nacoss regs, the panel should be within the protected area, so unless you're planning on paying for a motion detector in the attic this is a no-go. Any decent alarm company surveyor will tell you this though.
With regards to docmatt's comment about lifting carpets, decoration etc, this can be an issue if you opt for a hard wired system. I should know... I sweat blood and tears moving wardrobes and carpets over the years. However, technology has come on a long way in a short time and there are some fantastic wireless panels on the market now. I still have friends in the trade who swear by them... not least because it makes their life much simpler
As for costs... I would imagine you would be looking in the region of approximately £350 - £450 for an alarm fitted by a professional alarm company. Make sure you opt for an NSI or SSIAB approved company. This is a MUST if you're also looking for police response.
I built a website which can give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay for a home alarm system.
securityalarms.co.uk/calculator
I hope this helps...
Good luck,
Woody0
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