The business benefits of installing a CCTV system

CCTV systems for businesses installed in Leeds

As regular readers of our blog will know, here at Dalec we often talk about the security benefits of installing a CCTV system. However, although the benefits are clear, many business owners are failing to provide their premises with the protection it needs, leaving themselves at risk of theft or vandalism. With this in mind, we thought we outline the main benefits that installing a CCTV system could offer you and your business:

  1. Unfortunately hundreds of millions of pounds are lost to UK businesses each year as a result of theft. This is a depressing thought, especially as it’s a situation which could be avoided in many cases. Whilst it’s impossible to deter the most determined thieves, many burglars are put off by the sight of CCTV cameras and installing a system could significantly reduce your chances of being targeted.
  2. CCTV provides a highly visible deterrent and the sight of cameras is a clear demonstration that you take the security of your business seriously.
  3. Although it’s important to remember that the laws surrounding your employees’ rights must be adhered to when installing CCTV cameras, CCTV offers an effective way to monitor visitors. Being able to produce a visual record of who’s been in your premises can prove invaluable in the event of a break in; providing valuable evidence for the police and your insurance company.
  4. CCTV is quick and easy to install and a range of systems are now available which are designed to be monitored or controlled by a mobile phone app. This offers the capability to check on your business when you’re not there, providing you with additional peace of mind and reassurance.

Get in touch with Dalec and give your business the protection it deserves

At Dalec we are fully qualified, experienced installers of CCTV systems for business customers in Leeds. To find out more about how we can provide you with a range of cost-effective security solutions, please get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Looking forward to the summer holiday season? Protect your home whilst you’re away with an alarm installed by Dalec

Domestic security alarm installations in Leeds

The holiday season is almost here and whether you’re looking forward to a trip abroad or a staycation here in the UK, leaving your home unattended for any length of time inevitably leaves it at risk of burglary. Sadly, here at Dalec we often install burglar alarms for clients who’ve just been burgled and with this in mind our advice is always to protect your home now, rather than waiting for the worst to happen.

Installing a burglar alarm is probably the single most effective step you can take to protect your home from thieves. Although security measures such as window locks and timer switches do help, a burglar alarm offers a highly effective, visible deterrent.

Protect your home with a burglar alarm system

Here at Dalec we have many years of expertise in designing and installing reliable, cost-effective burglar alarm systems in properties throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire. Whether you live in a large detached property or a compact terraced house or flat, we can install an alarm that’s designed to complement your lifestyle and fit your budget. We are SSAIB accredited alarm installers and choosing us to install your system, you may be able to reduce the cost of your home insurance premiums.

For further information on our alarm products and services, please visit the alarm section of our website.

Get in touch with Dalec for further advice and information

If you would like to find out more about our alarm services for customers in Leeds, why not get in touch with Dalec by calling 01536 606 006? Our quotes are always free and we’re happy to visit you at a time to suit you.

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Tailor made business security solutions

Business security systems designed to suit your business

When it comes to business security, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. All businesses are unique and what works for a small retail premises isn’t going to suit a factory or warehouse. With this in mind, you need to work with a security installation specialist with the expertise to assess all your business needs.

Here’s why you need a custom business security solution:

The security risk varies from business to business: all businesses have different security risks; for example a shop is likely to be prone to theft by shoplifters, whilst office-based businesses need to focus upon data protection. It’s important to remember that certain risks are more important to different industries and to assess the security risks to yours, you’ll need to consider the following:

  • What are your assets? Are they data, merchandise or equipment?
  • Who has access to these assets? Is it your staff, customers, clients, building managers or cleaners?
  • Where and how do you store your assets? Are they stored on-site, elsewhere or as cloud data?

All business are different sizes: regardless of the size of your business, it’s vital that you have adequate security systems in place. If you own a large business, for example, an access control system will prove invaluable, whilst small business are more likely to benefit from a security alarm. The security needs of all businesses vary and this is why it’s important that you seek professional advice.

All businesses have different budgets: last and by no means least, if you run a small business you’re unlikely to have the same security budget as a multi-national corporation! This doesn’t mean you should have to compromise on security though and we’ll help you choose cost-effective security solutions to give you the protection you need.

Contact Dalec – the business security specialists in Leeds

If you’re looking for a local company with the expertise to provide you with a bespoke security solution to suit your individual budget and requirements, look no further than Dalec.

To find out more to to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, call us on 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Transform your garden with outdoor lighting

Garden lighting and domestic electrical installations in Leeds

After the fantastic weather we’ve had over the Easter weekend, summer definitely seems just around the corner! With this in mind, installing garden lighting is a great way to ensure you get maximum use from your garden, enabling you to enjoy warm summer evenings sitting outside. A wide range of stunning garden lighting is available, from solar powered lighting designed to highlight planting and borders, through to lights designed to be recessed into decking, patios or paths.

Stay safe with professional electrical installations

Whilst there’s no denying that garden lighting can look absolutely stunning, as with any outdoor lighting/electrical installations, it must be installed correctly if it’s going to be safe. Electricity and water never mix and if badly installed lighting comes into contact with rainwater, water from a hose or even the morning dew, the results can be catastrophic.

Before installing garden lighting it’s essential that you check whether the lighting you want to use is safe and designed for use outdoors. Don’t be tempted to use indoor fairy lights, for example, and if you’re in any doubts as to the suitability of your chosen lighting, then don’t use it.

Contact Dalec today

As registered, qualified electricians in Leeds, here at Dalec we recommend that all garden lighting is installed by experienced electrical specialists such as ourselves. Our services are available to customers throughout Leeds and whether you’d like to obtain a quote or safety advice, we’d be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today?

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Electrical services from our electricians in Leeds

Dalec – the professional, reliable face of electrical services in Leeds

Here at Dalec we provide a range of electrical services, designed to suit the requirements of business, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Whether you’re home needs re-wiring or you’d like to install a fire protection system, the team here at Dalec have the expertise to help.

Customer satisfaction is incredibly important to us and as an established company with a proven track record, by choosing to use our services you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that:

  • Our team have all been fully trained and continue to receive ongoing training to ensure their skills remain up-to-date
  • Our services are accredited by the SSAIB for alarm installations and maintenance
  • We are registered members of the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association)
  • Our services have been carefully designed to be reliable and efficient, helping you to keep costs to a minimum
  • Our quotes are always free and without obligation
  • Our team will always treat your home or business with the care and respect it deserves
  • Our prices are clear and affordable, with no unpleasant surprises
  • Our team are all highly experienced with expertise covering all aspects of electrical, fire and access control installations
  • We are an established company and the majority of our business comes to us through word-of-mouth and personal recommendations

Contact Dalec to find out how we can help you

If you would like to find out more about any aspect of our services, or to arrange for one of our team to provide you with a free quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by phoning 01535 606 006.

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Protect your home with a CCTV system installed by Dalec

CCTV installations in Leeds

We are an established electrical installations company, providing services for residential and business customers in Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire. We can help you protect your home from crime with a range of affordable security solutions.

CCTV is so much more affordable than it once was, making the technology a commonplace feature on residential properties. Whereas once CCTV cameras could only be found in car parks and shopping centres, making the most of the round-the-clock surveillance a CCTV system offers is a great way for homeowners to improve the security of their property.

Installing a CCTV system is far simpler than most people think and when used in combination with a security system, will ensure your home is protected from the risk of theft. However, if a CCTV system is as effective as possible, it must be carefully designed and installed to ensure maximum camera coverage.

24/7 security protection for your home and family

Here at Dalec our team have many years of experience in installing CCTV systems on a wide range of properties throughout Leeds and we’ll take a number of factors into consideration when planning a system for your home. We’ll look at the main entry points to your property, for example, assessing how secure they are and which require priority protection. Whether you’d like to give your driveway additional protection or feel that the back garden is a likely entry point for thieves, we’ll work with you to ensure your system meets your unique requirements.

We install CCTV systems suitable for use in a wide range of properties and to suit most budgets. CCTV provides exceptional protection and because it’s hard to put a price on the peace on mind that one of these systems can offer, why not consider installing one today?

Get in touch with Dalec

To find out more or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, please get in touch with Dalec by calling 01535 606 006.

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Security and electrical services for commercial and industrial clients

Electrical and security installations Yorkshire

We offer a wide range of electrical and security services for commercial and industrial clients, designed to ensure projects run smoothly and are completed on time. From commercial fit outs through to services especially designed for landlords, our broad range of services covers all requirements:

  • Commercial fit out: from the design stages through to final certification, we are highly experienced in providing electrical, fire and access control installations.
  • Landlord services: landlords face a range of complex obligations covering electrical safety. We can help you meet these obligations by providing periodic elect4rical inspections, ongoing maintenance and emergency call out services.
  • Electrical services: no job is too large or small for us. Our services cover all aspects of commercial and industrial electrical installations, maintenance and repairs.
  • Access control: project your staff and business assets with an access control system designed and installed by Dalec.
  • Building control: we are registered installers of net10 building control systems, designed to deliver out of the box access control, IP video management and building automation.
  • Commercial security: we can provide the security solutions you need, tailor made to suit your business.
  • Fire protection services: ensuring adequate fire safety is vital. We have the expertise to you need to ensure you meet your obligations; from new installations and system upgrades for offices and business premises of all sizes.

We work with a wide range of clients, from Leeds City College, Quaker Oats and South Trafford College, through to small businesses. To see examples of some of our recent work, please visit the Case Studies section of our website.

Get in touch with Dalec

To find out more about what we do and how we can help you, get in touch by calling 01535 606 006 or email sales@dalec.co.uk

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Protect your business 24/7 with an access control system

Access Control Systems installed in Leeds by Dalec

Although security is a real concern for many businesses owners, it’s very easy to take a ‘hope for the best’ approach. Running a business is extremely time-consuming but it is important to spend some time considering the best ways to protect your business from the risk of crime. With this in mind, installing an access control system offers a cost-effective, proven way to improve the security of your business premises.

What is an access control system?

Designed to control access to specific areas within a building, an access control system will allow to you to restrict or monitor who has access and when.

Controlling access is important as the majority of organisations have data which needs to be protected (financial records, personnel files etc), along with valuable stock or IT equipment, for example. Many business deal with security by fitting door locks and handing out keys and although this can work fairly well in the short term, new keys are required each time you employ a new member of staff, or if a key is lost. Traditional locks and keys are not a cost effective option and can pose a real risk to the security of your business.

Furthermore, it’s important to bear in mind that access control systems are an effective way to control or monitor the movements of your staff, helping to reduce the risk of internal theft or false compensation claims. If you need a record of when visitors or employees arrive or leave the premises, access control provides an ideal solution.

Access control systems designed for your business

All businesses have different requirements and here at Dalec we have the expertise to design and install a system to match your needs. Whether you are looking for a way to resolve staffing issues such as theft or persistent late arrival, or would like to improve the security of specific areas, we can help. Access control systems offer a number of benefits and we’ll help you find a solution which helps you protect your business in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Why not get in touch to find out more?

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Protect your home with the latest smart security solutions

SSAIB improved alarm installers in Leeds

From CCTV through to smart alarms, improvements in modern technology have meant that it’s now possible to remotely connect with your home, staying in control even when you’re not there.

Here at Dalec we offer a wide range of home security solutions, designed to provide cost-effective protection for residential properties of all sizes. Here are just some of the ways we could help you ensure your home and family have the protection they deserve:

  • CCTV: the technology used to operate CCTV systems has developed considerably over the last few years and remote visual access is now widely used to protect residential properties. At Dalec we have the expertise to supply and install a wide range of CCTV cameras, monitors and records with options to suit most budgets and requirements.
  • Intruder alarms: we are SSAIB insurance approved intruder alarm installers providing services throughout Yorkshire. The alarm systems we install can up-scaled to suit your individual requirements; from basic bell-only alarms, through to a range of additional features including supervised wireless smoke detectors, shock sensors and 27/7 alarm monitoring.
  • Access control: installing an access control system can be especially beneficial for elderly or vulnerable homeowners. Designed to help screen callers and visitors, access control offers a cost effective way to provide peace of mind and additional security protection.

Contact Dalec to find out more

To find out more about our home security solutions, please visit our website, call 01535 606 006 or email: sales@dalec.co.uk

 

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Think your business doesn’t have anything worth stealing? Think again!

Security installations for small businesses in Leeds

Many businesses – small businesses in particular – fall into the trap of assuming that they don’t have anything worth stealing and as a result wont be targeted by thieves. Unfortunately this isn’t the case and when you stop to consider legal documents, marketing data, records and financial details, it’s essential that your business has the protection it deserves.

At Dalec we work with businesses of all sizes, providing them with highly effective security solutions, designed to meet their individual budgets and requirements. Here are some of the ways we can help you improve business security:

  1. Control who has access with an access control system. Simple access control systems offer a cost-effective way to enhance the security of your small business. Designed to put an end to lost or stolen keys, providing your staff with access to your premises with either a key fob or code will help you prevent theft by protecting expensive equipment.
  2. Install a security alarm: whether you run your business from home or a separate premises, installing a security alarm system is a highly effective way to protect your business when you’re not there. We install alarms to suit all budgets; from simple bell only alarms through to smart alarms which can be operated using a smartphone app.
  3. Use CCTV: an increasingly popular choice for small businesses, over recent years CCTV has become a viable option thanks to a reduction in cost. We will install a system tailor made to protect your business; whether you require just one camera or several.

Contact Dalec to find out more about security for small businesses

If you would like to find out more about how we can help you protect your small business, please get in touch to obtain a free, no-obligation quote at a time to suit you.

 

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