Seeking burglar alarm fitting in S. London with police respose

[keo18]

Hi,

I would like to know if anyone has any alternatives to ADT for a police response / monitored burglar alarm. They have quotes quite a bit and then £35/month on top.

 

Thanks 

[PeterJames]

Hi Welcome to the forum 

You can search for approved local companies in yor area using your postcode at one of these websites https://www.nsi.org.uk/directory/#topform  or https://ssaib.org/security-provider-search/

 

Edited March 27, 2018 by MrHappy
fixed ssaib url

[keo18]

Thanks! From your experience if you dont mind me asking what are your views on ADT?

Thanks again

[PeterJames]

There are ADT engineers on here that are very good, I would have no hesitation in trusting them with my alarm system, but like all companies there will be good and bad. ADT are very big so the law of averages would mean they get a bad press.

I would recommend that you get three quotes, choose at least one smaller independent go with whoever makes you feel most comfortable. I guess you dont live in the cheapest house so dont choose the cheapest security, those selling on price are normally not the best. 

Both NSI and SSIAB can provide Police response, and in the unlikley event of something going wrong you can complain to the inspectorate.

[keo18]

Thanks for the advice Peter

[PeterJames]

You are very welcome

[james.wilson]

id say the 35 pcm is quite reasonable for monitoring and maint

[al-yeti]

18 hours ago, keo18 said:

Hi,

I would like to know if anyone has any alternatives to ADT for a police response / monitored burglar alarm. They have quotes quite a bit and then £35/month on top.

 

Thanks 

Just curious , why do you need police response ? 

[PeterJames]

11 minutes ago, al-yeti said:

Just curious , why do you need police response ? 

Normally because the insurance company has requested it. 

[al-yeti]

5 minutes ago, PeterJames said:

Normally because the insurance company has requested it. 

I find most insurers haven't asked for it meaning residential and it's customer who seems to want it , but it varies I guess