security systems

[NadiaSmallwood]

whats the going rate and who are the best?

[F@ces]

Hi Nadia,

We went with a group called Securigard I think it was. We got an unmonitored system which includes contacts on all the doors and windows (except for upstairs on two bedroom windows which is 3rd floor of the building so unnecessary) including the top floor balcony door and en-suite window (which he initally wasn't going to do as it's not really needed, but he done it as my gf asked :smile5: ). Plus a downstairs sensor. I think you're talking about a total of about 8 contacts, the sensor and of course all the other bits and bobs - for €420 approx. This was the best quote we got. We went with unmonitored as we didn't really see the point in the monitored one (whether it be text msgs or eircom phonewatch etc - by the time you or the gardai make it out it'll prolly be too late!). But that was just our choice. I think the system was good value.

F.

[timmfive]

i went with a company called webtech
not because they put dozens of flyers in my door
but because the price was right: €650 (for a 3-bed ground floor duplex)
and they were able to do the job the same week i called.

they installed an Astec 63DV, with dual-sensors downstairs, standard reed sensors upstairs. workmanship was great. very nice family crowd.

if the alarm goes off it dials up to 5 numbers that i can program into it.
but it has nothing to do with eircon, so i don't have to pay monthly fees.

there were a few other companies who offered a "build your own alarm" on the internet which claimed to be cheaper, but by the time you build your own and get someone to install it, it works out to be the same...
plus if if i'm paying anywhere near that price i'm not really bothered to have to make decisions like, "would a reed sensor suffice, or should i splash out and get a dual shock-reed"...let the professionals do it?!

if saving coin is a top concern and you have the time and the inclination, you could install your own. (after watching them do it, if i ever moved into a house with pre-wired alarm again, i think i would install my own.) but in another forum it was unclear if that is NSAI certified for house insurance purposes...

anyway, hope this helps.

[RISA]

Nadia, just checking you have read my post in the classified section regarding security systems. Dejay Royale are a local company, specialising in security systems for over 40 years. Call 01 6280326, the sales team will survey your property and issue a quotation to you asap.

[NewNeighbour]

Heres good website from RTE to lookup for such services in the area...
http://completehome.rte.ie/

Regards,

[edelofarrell]

yes same guy did ours aengus is his name his site is www.gard.ie

[Emmerly]

We're getting http://directsecure.ie/ they are a reputable local company, NSAI approved.

Excellent to deal with. We found that those who offered cheaper rates werent using top quality equipment (sensors etc)

For a little extra they will even set up the text service to your phone for when your alarm goes off.

[I Spy]

yes same guy did ours aengus is his name his site is www.gard.ie

Edel, if you're going to blatantly plug your husband's business, the intelligent thing to do would have been to use a different name.

[UpYaBoya]

Thats odd

Company first registered with CRO on 13/11/2007 but www.gard.ie says it was established 17 years ago

[Anders]

That's just hillarious. I didn't know there was something special with alarms installed in Dublin, but there it is "Dublin Alarms" ... Cracks me up ... :lol3:

[IT Guy]

Would it be advisable to have monitored alarms? What is the rate for monitored alarm? Whom would you suggest?

[timmfive]

you can pay Eircom for a monitored alarm.
or you can just get on installed that phones your mobile (and up to 5 other mobile phones) when the alarm goes off.. so you and your family/friends/colleagues can monitor the alarm yourself, without having to pay eircom.
that is my advice!

[Emmerly]

Its called a text dialler not the same as monitored alarm just be careful when advising your insurance company.

Personally I think the text dialler is a great idea, it would personally give me piece of mind. Ive heard of people having problems with Eircom not acting on monitored alarms going off.

[byebyebazman]

Eircom are supposed to call the cops if they get no answer from the designated number, ie the landline. What garda is going to rush to an alarm in the middle of the day for example. Any given day I would guess there are 15-20 alarms going off in lucan all day. The gardai can in no way effectivly police house alarms in the day time. I would just as soon have a call from the autodialler...

[ned]

The Eircom system has a MAJOR weakness. All the intruder needs to do is access your phoneline and disconnect it. Eircom do not bother to keep the box on the side of your house or the manhole on the side of the street secure so its pretty easy to do this. Most criminals probably know this... except that dumbass on the radio ad who apparently got busted by eircom phonewatch*


* yea Im aware he's fictional and its only an ad!

Eircom are supposed to call the cops if they get no answer from the designated number, ie the landline. What garda is going to rush to an alarm in the middle of the day for example. Any given day I would guess there are 15-20 alarms going off in lucan all day. The gardai can in no way effectivly police house alarms in the day time. I would just as soon have a call from the autodialler...

[IT Guy]

you can pay Eircom for a monitored alarm.
or you can just get on installed that phones your mobile (and up to 5 other mobile phones) when the alarm goes off.. so you and your family/friends/colleagues can monitor the alarm yourself, without having to pay eircom.
that is my advice!

I think this is enough. Do most of the unmonitored alarm's has this facility?

[timmfive]

not 100% sure. but I think so
ask the installer. (read above, i had a company called "Webtech" install my alarm)

but it is a minimum requirement in my opinion.
there is no use in just having an alarm that makes noise.

the alarm needs to alert you and your friends/family/neighbours so the nearest person can check it out and see if there is a broken window, a door unlocked, or just a hail-storm.

[IT Guy]

Hi Nadia,

We went with a group called Securigard I think it was. We got an unmonitored system which includes contacts on all the doors and windows (except for upstairs on two bedroom windows which is 3rd floor of the building so unnecessary) including the top floor balcony door and en-suite window (which he initally wasn't going to do as it's not really needed, but he done it as my gf asked :smile5: ). Plus a downstairs sensor. I think you're talking about a total of about 8 contacts, the sensor and of course all the other bits and bobs - for €420 approx. This was the best quote we got. We went with unmonitored as we didn't really see the point in the monitored one (whether it be text msgs or eircom phonewatch etc - by the time you or the gardai make it out it'll prolly be too late!). But that was just our choice. I think the system was good value.

F.

Checked their website. Seems enough for me. Any one else using this?