Chatham Home and Business Security Systems

A home security assessment helps you identify weak points in your home’s physical security. Instead of looking at your home from an aesthetic point of view, it helps you view it in terms of potential crime and risk of a break-in. This means looking at the building’s infrastructure, including doors, windows, locks, lighting, and even landscaping. Home security basics include ensuring your doors and windows are sturdy and reliable. 
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For example, are door and window frames strong enough to resist ordinary, or even extraordinarily break-in attempts? In addition, you’d want to look at whether you have sturdy deadbolt locks on doors, working locks on windows, and consider garage door security. Can the door leading from the garage to your house be bolted? If your garage is detached from the main building, are garage windows secured with reliable locks? 
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There are other factors that can impact home security that you may never have thought about, such as the landscaping and lighting around your property. For example, break-ins can be minimized by ensuring your property is well-lit so potential intruders realize they may be seen if they make an attempt to enter your home. In addition, trimming overgrown shrubs and bushes removes the potential that would-be burglars can take cover from street views. You can also consider installing or upgrading outdoor lights equipped with motion sensors to provide additional lighting that illuminates your property outdoors.

If you’re considering a home security system, you might be wondering if a home security system actually deters break-ins – well the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.  Extensive studies have been conducted on the impact of a home security system and the majority of burglars indicate that they would avoid breaking into a home with a security system.
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But, how do we know for sure?  I mean, it’s hard to measure a ‘negative’ – that is, the number of break-ins that didn’t happen because of the presence of a home security system.  So how do we assess whether a security system actually deters crime?  
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In a comprehensive study, researchers interviewed more than 400 men and women who had been convicted for burglary.  83% of burglars said that they would first try to determine if an alarm system was present, and the majority (over 60%) said that if the alarm were present, they would move to another target.
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Perhaps more importantly, having a security system can provide you with valuable peace of mind knowing that your possessions and loved ones have an invisible force field, and increased level of security around your property.  
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By investing in security systems, you can look forward to increased protection, and most importantly, peace of mind.

It is important to remember that installing security cameras will only serve as post-incident evidence if there is no real time monitoring of the footage being beamed live. Home security is incomplete without a monitoring system. The monitoring system should cover the entire network of electronic devices (any sensors, cameras, etc.), with the entire infrastructure being accessible from the central control panel. The central control panel should also be navigable and easy to control for the homeowner, and other authorized users, including the monitoring team. A security monitoring system should be connected through an encrypted network. This system should also work in real time so that sensors being activated or any alarms can be immediately acknowledged and responsive measures can be initiated during security breaches.

As noted earlier, these responsive measures are typically predetermined, including alerting the local police. It is also important to note that the monitoring team you employ in Windsor, Chatham, or London, should be local experts in the field. The reliability of the monitoring system set-up, 24/7 support, as well as knowledge of the local community and authorities, ultimately influences the degree to which your system provides optimum security for your home and your family.

Regardless of the type of home security system you choose, there are a few critical factors that will contribute to its success or failure: Is it installed properly? Is it easy for you and your family to use and manage? Is there support available locally? 
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Whether you decide to keep your system quite basic, or you choose the most innovative products, the effectiveness of your system will be impacted by the way it is installed (e.g., are cameras and/or sensors placed correctly?). In addition, when you require service or support, it is critical that you have professionals available in your area that can provide immediate service and who are connected with and understand your community and local authorities. The security company you choose should be able to identify, recommend and install advanced systems, set up monitoring and offer 24/7 support, account for real time video surveillance that can be remotely accessed and ensure systems are fully functional, automated and that the chosen features are activated and personalized notifications are set.
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An important step in finding an effective home security solution is to consult a security company that operates in your area. For example, if you live in London, Ontario, make sure that you are contacting local London home security companies. There are many home security companies nowadays that operate nationwide and cannot provide the specialized, local support that you deserve. It also helps to assess multiple different companies before choosing one.
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Your local home security company should come to your home to assess your property, your objectives and your budget, then recommend a custom solution that meets your needs. Be sure that your monitoring team is always abreast of the latest developments in their field as well as being in touch with what’s happening in your community. A local security provider can offer the optimum solution for you and your home. 

For example, a local company like JM Security Canada is aware of relevant laws in Ontario. They can coordinate with local law enforcement more conveniently and efficiently. They are trained and certified installers and monitoring experts are aware of the challenges faced in different neighbourhoods across the Windsor, Chatham and London areas, so they are better prepared to deal with such threats.

JM Security Canada started in Chatham, and we’ve heard the stories of hundreds of Chatham, Windsor and London residents, about how crime or break-ins have impacted their lives. The words that residents use to describe the way they felt after a break-in are:  invasive, violated, vulnerable. Visualizing another person, unwelcome in your home, rummaging through your things, is almost indescribable.
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We’ve discussed the biggest, proven benefit of a home security system: that it is proven to decrease the likelihood of a break-in, but did you know that they also limit loss in the event of a breakin?
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On average, installing a home security system in Chatham can reduce your homeowner’s insurance by up to 15%.  Insurance companies understand that a professionally monitored security system adds a layer of security to your home, and can also detect early warning signs of water or fire damage. (P.S. We even have a few local insurance companies as customers!)
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‍By investing in home security you can reduce the risk of this type of crime occurring at your home. With the right equipment, the criminals can be stopped or caught before things get out of hand. Most criminals are looking for small vulnerabilities.  
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Having a home security system allows you to receive notifications about windows or doors left open, and, if you opt for more advanced smart home functionality, can even allow you to close a garage door, or lock a front door right from your phone!