Last Updated on December 31, 2024 by Alarm New England
Every homeowner holds the responsibility of protecting their home. A residential security assessment helps make sure you are taking every precaution to protect your family and belongings. This guide explains why your home needs an assessment and how the process is done.
Why Is A Home Security Assessment Important?
Security assessments analyze the vulnerable points of a home from a security standpoint. A security expert will check doors, windows, and any other entry point, making sure each important area is protected. These will be the locations for sensors, cameras, and any other smart security devices. An assessment creates a detailed and custom safety plan that is particular for your property. Also, insurance companies often lower rates after security upgrades. Plus, the cost of an assessment and security system is small compared to potential theft losses.
Alarm New England provides a free residential security assessment. No cost and no obligation. Our experts can walk you through the assessment over the phone in just a few minutes. Call (857) 445-4010.
The Process:
Step 1: Identify Entry Points
Doors and windows create weak spots in home defense. Burglars target these areas first. A security assessment checks all entry points for vulnerabilities.
The assessment examines:
- What size is the property
- How many doors and ground floor windows
- Whether you need fire or carbon monoxide detectors
- Will you require cameras
Experts identify potentially vulnerable parts of the home like doors and windows. Ground floor windows are the most vulnerable since they are the most easily accessible by a potential intruder. Also, the bigger the home, the more entry points it has. Based on these factors, a security expert will recommend certain equipment. This includes motion sensors and cameras for any areas that need added protection.
Once intrusion detection is covered, the security expert will then suggest any additional protection, like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, flood sensors, or phone app integration.
Step 2: Review Existing Equipment
Do you have existing security equipment in the home that isn’t currently working? During a residential security assessment, a security expert can assess any existing security equipment to see if it is usable. Activating existing equipment can help save you money and maximize your initial investment.
Alarm New England experts can take a look at your home’s existing equipment and determine if you can use that or require an upgrade. Call for a free assessment – (857) 445-4010.
Step 3: Set Up Monitoring and Emergency Response
Quick emergency response saves lives and property. The next step of a security assessment is setting up monitoring to ensure fast emergency response.
This includes:
- Connecting the alarm system to the central station
- Setting up emergency contacts for the monitoring center to notify about any signals
A security expert will check your alarm system’s connection to the central station. The connection is important because any signal from your system will notify the central station, who will then notify any designated contacts to confirm if there has been an emergency, if there is an emergency or if there is no response, authorities will be notified. This quick response can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
Take Action Today
Book a security assessment to protect your home. Experts can find risks you might miss if you take on the task yourself. Getting a free security assessment might .
Regular assessments keep security current. Crime methods change fast. Updates protect against new threats. Your family deserves this protection.
Contact the security professionals at Alarm New England today. Ask about our packages, and start improving your home security today.
