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How to choose the best security system for your small business

Business security systems designed and installed in Leeds by Dalec

All businesses, regardless of size, need to ensure that their staff and premises are adequately protected against crime. Unfortunately, many small businesses remain unprotected largely due to misconceptions about the cost of businesses security systems. However, here at Dalec we provide a wide range of highly effective security solutions, with options to suit small businesses with tight budgets.

Commercial security alarms

Security alarms offer an effective way to protect against theft, intruders and vandalism. Installing a security alarm will provide additional security for your business assets, whether physical or digital, by deterring would-be thieves from entering your premises. The complexity of the system you choose is likely to depend on your budget and it’s well worth bearing in mind that even a simple, bell only alarm will significantly help to improve the security of your business.

Access control systems

Access control systems offer a useful way to provide additional security and are ideal for protecting stock rooms or areas used to protect sensitive data. Furthermore, many businesses use access control systems to give front of house staff additional protection. A range of access control systems are available: from simple key pad systems, through to systems which use security cameras.

CCTV

Last and by no means least, increasing numbers of small businesses are turning to CCTV in recognition of the unbeatable protection it provides. Offering the capability to monitor your businesses premises 24/7, access control can be used to protect its interior and exterior, helping to protect against burglary, vandalism and internal theft.

Get in touch to find out how Dalec could help you protect your business

Our services are available throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire. To find out more about our security systems for small businesses, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please get in touch by calling 01535 606 006.

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Are you aware of the risk of fire in the workplace?

Fire detection and alarm systems designed and installed by Dalec

Regardless of the size of your business or which sector you are in, it is essential that you are fully aware of all fire risks within the workplace. When it comes to fire a few seconds can save lives so with this in mind, a fully functioning fire alarm and detection system is vital for the safety of your staff and customers.

Over the next couple of weeks we thought we’d focus upon fire safety in the work place and this week’s post covers the importance of ensuring your business has the protection it needs. We’ll follow this post with installation advice, fire alarm systems monitoring and testing and the different types of fire alarms available.

The aim of a fire detection system and alarm is to ensure your staff and property are safe. Fire detection systems are designed to detect smoke, fire, or excessive heat and will provide an alert for a particular area of your business premises. A wide range of systems are available and the best one for your business will depend on the age, size and layout of the building.

As a business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that systems are installed correctly and meet the British Standards Specification. Here at Dalec we have decades of experience in working with businesses to provide fire detection systems and we can help you choose the right system for you.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you protect your business from fire

To find out more about our fire alarm installation services, please get in touch with us by calling 01535 606006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Security advice and solutions for small businesses

Business security systems installed in Leeds

Running a business is time consuming and the chances are that thinking about security is fairly low down on your list of priorities. However, security is vital for all businesses; even for sole-traders and SMEs so with this in mind, we thought we’d share our advice on some of the best ways to protect your staff, assets and profit.

You don’t need to have access to a huge budget to protect your business. From ensuring your business premises looks tidy to installing bright lighting and being friendly to customers, there are lots of simple ways to enhance security:

  • Keeping the outside of your business premises tidy is a great way to show that you take the running of your business seriously. Clear up litter and contact your local council if graffiti is a problem.
  • Make sure hedges, shrubs and planting are kept neat and cut back. Remember that overgrown hedges give potential intruders a place to hide.
  • Security lighting installed over entrance ways is a cost-effective way to improve security and deter potential intruders. A wide range of options are available including motion-sensor lighting and emergency lighting.
  • Consider installing an access control system. Access control offers an unbeatable way to monitor who has access to your premises and will make the expense and hassle of replacing lost keys a thing of the past.
  • Close blinds and switch off lights when you leave. This is an easy way to ensure valuable stock or equipment is out of sight.
  • If your business has its own car park you might want to consider installing a security barrier. This helps to protect your premises at night or out of hours and the cars parked in it during the day. In addition, security barriers offer yet another way to demonstrate that you take security seriously.
  • It sounds strange but being friendly to customers can actually help improve security! Saying hello when someone walks in is a great way to let them know that you’ve noticed them and that you’re aware of what they’re doing.
  • Last and by no means least, keep small expensive items such as laptops locked away at the end of the working day.

Get in touch for advice on how to protect your business

Here at Dalec we have decades of experience in working with businesses of all sizes. Our services cover Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire so if you’d like to find out more about how we can help you protect your business, get in touch today.

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Safeguard your home and family with a CCTV system

Domestic CCTV systems installed in Yorkshire by Dalec

CCTV used to be the preserve of businesses and local councils with cameras used to protect office complexes, factories, car parks and public spaces. However, thanks to the increasingly affordability of CCTV, cameras are becoming and increasingly common sight on residential properties.

Here at Dalec we offer a range of affordable options, designed to put CCTV security protection within reach of many homeowners. Providing the capability to monitor your home 24/7, regardless of where you are in the world, CCTV will provide you with peace of mind and unbeatable protection.

What are the benefits of installing CCTV?

If you’re considering installing CCTV but are concerned about the benefits vs the cost, here are a few examples of the advantages it could offer:

  • The CCTV systems we install can be viewed regardless of where you are in the world and at any time of day or night, providing you have an internet connection. Images can be viewed from a smartphone, tablet or laptop using an app.
  • CCTV offers a very visible deterrent and it is often the sight of the cameras alone that will deter the majority of thieves. When thieves see that you have CCTV they are likely to target other properties which do not have camera surveillance protection.
  • CCTV provides unbeatable peace of mind and when used in combination with a security alarm will give your home and valuables comprehensive protection.
  • Many home insurance providers offer discounts for policy holders who have CCTV.
  • If the worst happens, the video evidence provided by CCTV can prove invaluable in the event of an insurance claim and as evidence for the police.

Tailor made CCTV systems designed and installed by Dalec

We have the expertise to design and install a CCTV system to suit your individual requirements. Whether you need just one camera or ten, our team will work with you to ensure your new system provides a level of protection that’s right for you and your lifestyle. To find out more, get in touch by calling 01536 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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We can help you protect your business from the risk of fire

Fire detection systems installed in Yorkshire by Dalec

Fire can cause huge amounts of damage in minutes, putting lives at risk and a business under threat of closure. With this in mind, if you run your own business you need to be aware of the fire risks within your business premises.

Here at Dalec we work with businesses and organisations throughout Yorkshire, helping them take appropriate steps to prevent fire, whilst installing systems designed to alert personnel if a fire occurs. The fire detection systems we install can help you keep your staff, customers and property safe.

Fire prevention systems designed to meet safety legislation

British Standards Specifications are in place which cover the installation of fire safety systems. This means that it is important that you ensure the system you install is installed correctly to meet these specifications.

At Dalec we have the expertise to design and install your new system, ensuring it meets requirements and provides your business with the protection it needs.

The design of a fire alarm system depends on the type of alarm required and the layout of the building. Smoke alarms, for example, need to be installed in central areas of passageways and at the head of the stairway on the upper floor. Smoke alarms must be installed on each level of a multi-storey building. Fire alarms need to positioned away from lights, air conditioning vents or fans because the cooler, increased air flow could hinder the detector’s ability to detect smoke, heat or fire.

As experienced fire safety systems installers, we can help you assess your business premises to determine the best locations for fire, heat and smoke detectors, providing you with a tailor made solution.

Get in touch with Dalec to find out more

We work closely with businesses and organisations throughout Leeds and Yorkshire, providing bespoke fire protection systems designed to meet their individual budgets and requirements. If you would like to find out more about how we can help you, get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Simple steps to protect your business from crime

Crime prevention and security solutions designed and installed by Dalec

Running a business calls for a great deal of time, money and energy. With this in mind, it’s important to do all you can to protect your business and while some security systems do require investment, there are also lots of low-cost steps you can take too.

Here’s our advice on how to provide your business with comprehensive protection from the outside in:

  • Make sure the exterior of your business premises is well-maintained. A build-up of rubbish or graffiti on the walls will give the impression that you don’t take security seriously, increasing the likelihood that you’ll be targeted by criminals.
  • Take time to identify any areas which may be vulnerable to forced entry. it’s important to make such areas more secure; whether by fitting robust locks and/or installing security lighting.
  • Service doors should be kept locked and secure when not in use.
  • Make sure the exterior of your building is illuminated by security lighting. Not only does this make it harder for thieves to hide under the cover of darkness, it also provides additional protection for vulnerable areas such as loading bays.
  • Don’t store wheelie bins or council waste bins close to your business premises as they can be climbed on to gain access.
  • If you don’t have a security alarm install one. If you have an alarm, make sure it is regularly serviced and professionally maintained.
  • Install CCTV: this provides unbeatable protection and a highly visible deterrent. If you already have a CCTV system, make sure cameras are correctly positioned. If your CCTV system is old and outdated, why not consider installing a new system with facial recognition?

Security solutions for businesses in Leeds and throughout Yorkshire

Here at Dalec we are able to provide cost effective security system installations for businesses of all sizes. From CCTV and access control, through to security alarms and security lighting, we can help you choose the best systems for your business. Why not get in touch to find out more?

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Our advice on preventing construction site theft

Security solutions designed and installed by Dalec

According to the Chartered Institute of Building, the UK construction industry loses approximately £400 million each year because of equipment and machinery being stolen. There’s no doubt that this is a huge amount of money, especially when you consider that many construction site thefts could be prevented. Protecting a large construction site can seem like a daunting task as it not always easy to safeguard a large area. However, there are steps you can take to minimise the risks:

  • It’s important to establish strong construction measures such as robust locks and adequate lighting. Security lighting offers a highly effective way to deter thieves as by flooding an area with bright light, you’ll be limiting the places they can hide. Here at Dalec we have the expertise to install floodlight security lighting and motion sensor security lighting, with options to suit all budgets and requirements. Our installation team have the expertise to install lights so that they offer maximum efficiency, covering as wide an area as possible.
  • High quality CCTV security cameras offer an excellent way to provide maximum protection. Not only is the sight of cameras enough of a deterrent to deter most thieves, the resulting camera evidence can prove invaluable if the worst happens. Our team will help you select the best system for you, carefully locating cameras to provide round-the-clock protection.

Contact us for further information on security for construction sites

Here at Dalec we are an electrical installations company with many years of experience in working with businesses in Leeds and throughout Yorkshire. To find out how we can provide you with cost effective security solutions to help protect your business, get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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How an access control system could benefit your business

Access control systems are incredibly versatile, with systems available to suit a diverse range of requirements. Whether you run a small shop or have a large business premises over several floors, installing an access control system could offer you a range of cost effective benefits.

Here are just some of the ways your business could benefit from access control:

  • Convenient and easy access: many access control systems are keyless, using key cards or an entry code. Systems are also available which are designed to operate using biometric data, making them ideal for use in high security locations. Keyless entry makes lost keys a thing of the past as access can be tailored to suit each employee, with individual access suspended at the touch of a button.
  • Cost effective: as mentioned above, installing an access control system eradicates the expense and hassle of having lost keys re-cut. New members of staff can quickly and easily be assigned access permissions, whilst access can be denied at the touch of a button.
  • Improved security: access control offers an easy way to control who has access to different areas of your business premises. Ideal for protecting sensitive areas or stock rooms, access control can also be used to provide reception area or shop floor staff with additional protection.
  • Tailor made design: the systems we install are designed to be tailored to suit the requirements of each individual client. We install systems to suit all needs and budgets; from simple systems through to complex access control. In addition, many systems can upscaled to offer a future-proof solution.

Get in touch with Dalec to find out more

We install access control systems for businesses and organisations throughout Yorkshire. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of access control, or to obtain a free, no obligation quote, please get in touch by calling 01535 606006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Is it worth having a monitored burglar alarm?

Burglar alarms installed in Leeds

Any burglar alarm is better than not having one at all. Intruders are always looking for the easiest option and if they think there’s something worth stealing in a home without an alarm, they’ll opt for that rather than one that’s protected.

Here at Dalec we recommend that you have an alarm, even if it’s the most basic bell-only system. However, if you’re looking for enhanced security and round-the-clock protection, a monitored alarm could offer the following benefits:

  • Bell-only alarms can be ignored and when triggered will simply make a lot of noise. This is fine if you’re in but what happens when you’re out or away on holiday? Bell-only alarms are often  ignored by neighbours and passers by, however a monitored alarm will send a signal to the police or a control centre.
  • If a monitored alarm is triggered, the call centre will try to contact you but if there’s no response, one of your nominated keyholders will be notified.
  • Monitored alarms offer peace of mind and reassurance that your home is protected when you’re not in.
  • A range of different monitoring packages are available, with options to suit most budgets.

Domestic alarm systems installed by Dalec

We have the expertise to design and install a range of alarm systems to suit all budgets and requirements. Whether you require a monitored alarm system and CCTV, or a simple bell-only system, our team can help.

To find out how we can help you secure your home and protect you from theft, get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Don’t let employee theft ruin your business

Business security systems installed in Leeds

If money, stock or assets are going missing from your business, the last place you’ll want to look is at your staff. Staff theft is a very difficult issue for all businesses but for small businesses built upon trust, the effects can be catastrophic.

Millions of pounds go missing from UK businesses each year and staff theft can mean the difference between success and going bust. However, there are steps you can take to stop the problem in its tracks and prevent it from happening in the first place.

Install CCTV

This might sound like a drastic measure but CCTV really does prove an effective deterrent. In addition, if you suspect employee theft is taking place, CCTV will catch the culprit in the act whilst also providing you with clear evidence.

CCTV provides an ideal way to protect stock rooms, cash registers and valuable equipment. However, for your business to be fully protected, you need to make sure every angle is covered. At Dalec we are specialist installers of security systems for businesses and our team have the expertise to help you choose the right type of camera, resolution and where to position them.

Running a business is extremely time-consuming and the chances are you wont have enough time to spend hours reviewing CCTV footage. Luckily a range of smart apps are available designed to overcome this problem. Smart apps offer the capability to programme different scenarios and when movement is detected, you’ll receive an alert directly to your mobile phone. This means that whether you want to cover all angles or have noticed things going missing from a particular area, your app will let you know.

Honesty is the best policy

If you suspect your staff are stealing from your business, there’s a pretty good chance that they have no idea of the cost or implications to you. Remember that they just see a couple of small cheap items that ‘don’t matter’ but you see the cost building up over the lifetime of your business and eating into your hard-earned profits. Letting your team know how theft impacts upon your business in the long term can prove highly effective, hopefully prompting a re-think by those who think it’s OK to steal at work.

Get in touch with Dalec

At Dalec we offer a range of cost-effective security systems with options for businesses of all types and sizes. From CCTV and security alarms, through to access control systems, we can help you give your business the protection it deserves.

To find out more or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote, get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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