If you want to ensure that your home automation systems comply to the latest regulations then give us a call. More information on our door and gate systems can be found on our website at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/bans-products-doorandgate.php.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Risks to pedestrians from crushing zones on electrically powered gates
According to the HSE Website, Two recent, separate, incidents that both led to the deaths of young children have highlighted a risk of using automatic vehicle access gates. (These incidents are in addition to an earlier fatality, which also involved a young child in 2006, and other recent near misses). Due to these tragic accidents, the standards governing the design and installation of powered gates have changed to improve both the detection of any obstructions, and to minimise the crushing force of the gate itself as it tries to close on the obstruction.
Monday, 11 November 2013
5 Tips to make your home more secure this winter
The clocks have gone back, and the nights are closing in. For burglars this is a perfect opportunity to break in and help themselves to your valuables whilst it is dark outside.
One further thing that encourages a burglar to your home is the appearance that you have gone away. By not letting the thief believe you're not in, you can quickly reduce the risk of being a victim this winter.
Here are 5 simple things you can right now to make sure that your house looks inhabited and reduce the risk of burglary...
1. Install Timers For Lights And Other Electronic Devices
One further thing that encourages a burglar to your home is the appearance that you have gone away. By not letting the thief believe you're not in, you can quickly reduce the risk of being a victim this winter.
Here are 5 simple things you can right now to make sure that your house looks inhabited and reduce the risk of burglary...
1. Install Timers For Lights And Other Electronic Devices
Is your house quiet? No movement, no sounds? This is a vital clue to a would-be burglar that there is no one at home. The same can be said if the house is always dark and lights are never seen going on or off.
To stop your house from being dark and silent, install light timers and plug-timers for other electronic equipment such as radios or televisions so that they will be turned on and off at specific times.
These timers are quite cheap, so there's no excuse not to use them.
2. Redirect Your Post
Another give away to Mr Burglar is a wodge of post sticking out of your letterbox or littering your porch.
Clearly display a “No Junk Mail” sign (this will help the environment too)
Redirect your post or have a trusted friend or neighbour come to pick it up for you.
3. Do Not Keep Rooms Completely Tidied Away
A typical British habit is to give the house a complete spring clean just before we go away on holiday. Whilst it is nice to return to a clean home, if it's too tidy then the thief is thinking that you've probably gone away for a while.
Just leave a bit of mess in rooms that can be looked into from the accessible windows. Leave a book (not a newspaper showing the date that you went away on holiday) opened on a table and a cup and a spoon (ideally a bit dirty).
4. Don't leave a voicemail message saying that you are on holiday
You couldn’t make it easier for burglars to know that you are not at home than by telling it to them yourself. Switch off the answering machine and redirect your calls to your mobile. Whenever the phone rings, you will always pick up, giving the impression that you are in the house right now.
5. Get an Alarm System installed
We supply, install and maintain a variety of security systems which can be tailor-made for your home. With an illuminated bell on your property during the dark evenings and night, your home will not just be protected, but will "look" protected so that would-be burglars are put off and won't even try to break in.
You can read about our range of security systems at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/bans-products-intruder.php
To stop your house from being dark and silent, install light timers and plug-timers for other electronic equipment such as radios or televisions so that they will be turned on and off at specific times.
These timers are quite cheap, so there's no excuse not to use them.
2. Redirect Your Post
Another give away to Mr Burglar is a wodge of post sticking out of your letterbox or littering your porch.
Clearly display a “No Junk Mail” sign (this will help the environment too)
Redirect your post or have a trusted friend or neighbour come to pick it up for you.
3. Do Not Keep Rooms Completely Tidied Away
A typical British habit is to give the house a complete spring clean just before we go away on holiday. Whilst it is nice to return to a clean home, if it's too tidy then the thief is thinking that you've probably gone away for a while.
Just leave a bit of mess in rooms that can be looked into from the accessible windows. Leave a book (not a newspaper showing the date that you went away on holiday) opened on a table and a cup and a spoon (ideally a bit dirty).
4. Don't leave a voicemail message saying that you are on holiday
You couldn’t make it easier for burglars to know that you are not at home than by telling it to them yourself. Switch off the answering machine and redirect your calls to your mobile. Whenever the phone rings, you will always pick up, giving the impression that you are in the house right now.
5. Get an Alarm System installed
We supply, install and maintain a variety of security systems which can be tailor-made for your home. With an illuminated bell on your property during the dark evenings and night, your home will not just be protected, but will "look" protected so that would-be burglars are put off and won't even try to break in.
You can read about our range of security systems at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/bans-products-intruder.php
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Free Site Survey for your home or business
We have been keeping people, their possessions, their properties and their businesses safe for more than a decade, and we'd love to do the same for you.
After visiting your home or business to complete the free survey, we can recommend the best security solution for your needs.
Alternatively, if you prefer, we can just send you some more information via email, simply by completing the form on our website at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/quote.php.
After visiting your home or business to complete the free survey, we can recommend the best security solution for your needs.
Alternatively, if you prefer, we can just send you some more information via email, simply by completing the form on our website at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/quote.php.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Burglar alarm take-overs in Oxfordshire
At Bans Intruder and Fire we don't just install new burlgar alarm systems, we also maintain them.
And we don't just maintain our own alarms, we can look after any pre-installed alarm system.
So if you are not happy with your current alarm installer/maintainer, you want an alternative quote, or perhaps your previous installer (such as Smith Security) has ceased trading and you can't get hold of the company, then give us a call on 01865 728089 or visit our website to see how we can help you.
And we don't just maintain our own alarms, we can look after any pre-installed alarm system.
So if you are not happy with your current alarm installer/maintainer, you want an alternative quote, or perhaps your previous installer (such as Smith Security) has ceased trading and you can't get hold of the company, then give us a call on 01865 728089 or visit our website to see how we can help you.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Can buying a burglar alarm actually save you money?
It might seem odd, but spending money on a quality alarm system can actually save you money. Where? On your home and contents insurance.
Insurers will often lower their premiums to policyholders who have property protected by an alarm system installed and maintained by an NSI approved company.
Bans Intruder and Fire Systems Ltd is NSI Silver accredited, meaning that we can quote you today for an alarm system that will save you money with your insurer.
So what are you waiting for, call 01865 728089 today, or visit our website at www.banssecurity.co.uk.
Insurers will often lower their premiums to policyholders who have property protected by an alarm system installed and maintained by an NSI approved company.
Bans Intruder and Fire Systems Ltd is NSI Silver accredited, meaning that we can quote you today for an alarm system that will save you money with your insurer.
So what are you waiting for, call 01865 728089 today, or visit our website at www.banssecurity.co.uk.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Would a wireless alarm system work in your house?
Our new video demonstrates how our two-way wireless control panels work. Because every device on the system both transmits and receives information to/from the central panel, you have the piece of mind that each device is working correctly.
More information on the wireless alarm panel can be found on our website at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/bans-products-wireless.php
More information on the wireless alarm panel can be found on our website at http://www.banssecurity.co.uk/bans/bans-products-wireless.php
Monday, 14 October 2013
Find us on Trust A Trader
We now have seven reviews on the www.trustatrader.com website.
And all seven are five-star reviews.
Thanks to everyone who has kindly taken some time to complete a review of our company on the website, we really appreciate it. If you have a Bans Intruder or Fire Alarm installed in your home or business, and would also like to complete a review of the work carried out you can do so here http://www.trustatrader.com/traders/bans-intruder-fire-systems-fire-alarms-and-security-oxford/.
Of course, if you don't yet have an alarm installed, or if you wish to get a quote for maintenance of an existing alarm, you can call us on 01865 728089 and we'll be happy to advise you.
And all seven are five-star reviews.
Thanks to everyone who has kindly taken some time to complete a review of our company on the website, we really appreciate it. If you have a Bans Intruder or Fire Alarm installed in your home or business, and would also like to complete a review of the work carried out you can do so here http://www.trustatrader.com/traders/bans-intruder-fire-systems-fire-alarms-and-security-oxford/.
Of course, if you don't yet have an alarm installed, or if you wish to get a quote for maintenance of an existing alarm, you can call us on 01865 728089 and we'll be happy to advise you.
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