Wireless System

[Guest ian boldon]

Hi,

I'm currently getting a new house built and the builders wanted £800 to install an alarm system (I thought this was way expesnive so told them to shove it)

Any way as its a brand new house I don't want to be carving up walls to trail wires etc etc. So I was thinking about getting a wireless system.

Is this a good idea ?? What type would you recommend ?

I'm looking to pay £200 - £300 is this reasonable, or am i way short.

I think I'd need 4 PIRS, and probably 4 - 5 door / windows contacts.

Have looked on B&Q site but wasn't to impressed, and they only seem to have 2 PIR's in a box!! Is this normal?

Thanks for all your help and recommendations in advance.

Ian

[Mister_Dave]

Ian yes you are way short. The B+Q systems arnt worth the box they come in. If you wanted to fit your own alarm you could , But i would not recomend a wireless one . Their reliability record is appauling . They also cost much more than the same specification wired system.

[Guest ian boldon]

Ian yes you are way short. The B+Q systems arnt worth the box they come in. If you wanted to fit your own alarm you could , But i would not recomend a wireless one . Their reliability record is appauling . They also cost much more than the same specification wired system. 

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But would a wired system create loads of meass, cutting into walls etc etc?

I helped my Father instal his wired system a few months ago, and it was a right farce, but at least i now know how to do it, so installing again shouldn't be too bad. Just worried about the mess etc (The wife will kill me )

[Mister_Dave]

If the house has only just been built the mess wont be too bad as you could use the floor boards. if planned correctly it should be easy.

[Guest ian boldon]

If the house has only just been built the mess wont be too bad as you could use the floor boards. if planned correctly it should be easy.

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Don't think I'll have floor boards, will be concrete floors.

[Guest RICHL]

Don't think I'll have floor boards, will be concrete floors.

So is it even built yet? Is it a bungalow?

If it is a one off build by a local builder, then DEFINATELY go for a wired sytem, have the cables installed just after the plumbers and electrics, and have it second fixed when the plaster is dry.

OR, if this is a build you are buying off a developer (eg. Wimpey), then the £800 they quoted you will be a naff job installed by their contractors. Your options are therefore:

1) Pay the £800 quid and get a tidy, crapsystem.

2) After moving in get a tidy,**** wirefree system.

3) Get a proper installation firm in - we fit wired systems in new houses with no cables showing. There will be installers in your area who do the same. TIP - have it done before any new carpets/flooring go down and make them plenty of tea. You will wonder how they hid all the cables

[FASTCAR]

Some builders will get the sparky to pre-wire the house in alarm cable (cost £100-125 ), allowing you to pick your own equipment later .

I'm looking to pay £200 - £300 is this reasonable, or am i way short.

I think I'd need 4 PIRS, and probably 4 - 5 door / windows contacts.

get a reputable firm to give you a quote.

[Guest cctvmaintenance]

Hi,

I have both a hardwired system and wirefree solar system. The hardwire system is great and so is the solar wirefree system.

The wireless system has been up and running for 4 years without fault, my only concern would be how easily a pro burglar could hack the key fob code.

Any pro installer would say no to a wirefree system but I have to say that my one has lived through every test I have thrown at it !

Just my opinion,

Mick

[Guest TheCabbage]

I'm looking to pay £200 - £300 is this reasonable, or am i way short.

Oh dear me, £200-£300 to protect all your worldly goods that thats cost most of your families income up to now, and a house your going to be paying for to the end of your days, you cheap **** it costs more for a meal for two in a decent restaurant or does the poor girl have to make do with a bag of chips, shame on you.

Ask a decent local approved installer to provide some advice and a FREE quote.

[Guest ian boldon]

I'm looking to pay £200 - £300 is this reasonable, or am i way short.

Oh dear me, £200-£300 to protect all your worldly goods that thats cost most of your families income up to now, and a house your going to be paying for to the end of your days, you cheap **** it costs more for a meal for two in a decent restaurant or does the poor girl have to make do with a bag of chips, shame on you.

Ask a decent local approved installer to provide some advice and a FREE quote.

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Blimey That put me in my place didn't it!!

I aint got a clue on what prices hence I'm asking you lot.

Its a build from Wimpey, and your right the one they instal will be Sh*** if its anything like the rest of the stuff they try and palm off on you.

Anybody provide any decent firms in the north East area?