Home security advice
Practical, plain-English guidance on CCTV, alarms and keeping your home safe, from the team that installs them across Yorkshire.
Home CCTV and the law: what UK homeowners need to know
Doorbell cameras and home CCTV are legal, but once your camera sees past your boundary, a few simple rules apply. Here’s what the ICO expects, in plain English.
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When the clocks go back: getting your home ready for the dark evenings
Every autumn, police forces across the UK warn about burglaries in the dark early evenings. Here’s why that time of year matters and seven practical things to do about it.
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Bells-only, smart or monitored? Choosing the right burglar alarm
Not all alarms do the same job. The difference between a siren, a phone alert and a police response is bigger than most people realise, and so are the rules for getting police to attend.
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How burglars pick a house, and how to make yours the one they skip
Most burglaries are opportunistic. The homes that get targeted tend to offer the same few things: easy access, cover, and a good chance of not being seen.
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Where to put your CCTV cameras: a homeowner’s guide
Four or five well-placed cameras will usually beat eight badly placed ones. Here’s how we decide where cameras go on a typical UK home.
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Why your home needs CCTV: protect your peace of mind
How cameras deter burglars, provide evidence for police and insurers, and help you keep an eye on family and deliveries.
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