Alarm system for a second home
Everything you need to know before installing an alarm system in your second home.
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All the information on alarms in second homes.
Alarm systems for second homes are a useful option for protecting properties that remain unoccupied for long periods. These systems detect intrusions and can send alerts to the owner or an alarm monitoring centre so that action can be taken quickly. Furthermore, many include sensors, cameras and mobile app control, allowing the property to be monitored remotely and increasing security against burglary or squatting.
Benefits of installing an alarm system in your second home
You’re planning a mini-break at your second home to get away from the stress of the week.
You’re already picturing yourself there without your suit, free from the formality of work, and eating at that restaurant you love so much…
And BAM! The phone rings and you’re told that your house has been squatted in
Your first thought is obvious: ‘Why me?’
The second is the voice of your inner Jiminy Cricket telling you: “If, as they advised, you’d set the alarm, this wouldn’t have happened.”
For this very reason – whether you have a country house, a beachfront villa or a castle with a tall tower – having an alarm system fitted will give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your second home is protected.
Important considerations when fitting an alarm system in a second home
First and foremost, you need to know exactly what your home is like.
It seems obvious, doesn’t it?
This is because the company you choose to install your security alarm will ask you for a floor plan of your second home so that they can work out exactly what you need.
For example, if your house is larger, they will inform the technician that more sensors are required than if it were smaller.
This results in greater security and protection against unwanted intruders.
How much does it cost to install an alarm system in your second home?
Let’s get straight to the point:
How much will this cost me? How much does an alarm system for a second home cost?
Generally speaking, most alarm companies charge a monthly fee of €39.99.
Some companies charge you separately for the cost of installation and the equipment; we’ve set out the prices for each company below.
The price of an alarm system for a second home includes:
- Connection to an Alarm Monitoring Centre (AMC) which will not hesitate to call the police if it detects an intruder.
- The peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is protected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- The carefree nature of relying on neighbours or friends who have to pretend they live in your house so that nobody moves in.
- Sleep safe in the knowledge that everything is under control.
An alarm to prevent unauthorised occupation of your second home
“I don’t want them to take over my home”: the great fear
This is every homeowner’s nightmare.
You get home, put the key in the lock and can’t get in…
“TA-DA!” Your house has been taken over.“TA-DA!” Your house has been taken over.
But don’t panic, because installing an alarm is one of the most effective solutions.
On the one hand, it acts as a powerful deterrent, as squatters know it is very difficult for them to gain entry and that, if they try, they may be evicted and arrested.
Why is an alarm the most effective way to prevent squatting?
1- When an attempted break-in occurs, the alarm is triggered and connects to the control centre.
2- The control centre verifies that there has been a genuine break-in at the property and alerts the police and the owner.
3- The protocol for dealing with a violent offence of breaking and entering is activated.
4- The police act as if it were a burglary, thereby preventing the occupation.
Services included with a second-home alarm system
Each company offers a range of different services; these are the three most important ones, which are common to all of them:
1. Liaison with the police
You can rest assured that the cameras aren’t recording unless they’re triggered by the motion sensors.
When the sensors detect unusual movement, they alert the ARC (the control centre).
That’s when the cameras are triggered, allowing the person looking after your home to see if there is anyone suspicious whom they should report to the police.
If it’s a false alarm, you can rest assured.
If someone has broken in with the intention of both stealing and squatting, you can rest assured that they’ll take care of everything.
2. An app to control your home
We know that there are times when, to give you complete peace of mind, the best thing is to check for yourself that your home is all right.
And companies such as ADT are well aware of this too.
That’s why they have an app for both Apple and Android that makes it very easy for you to check that everything is in order.
3-Detection of inhibition
Burglars have their own tricks for trying to disable alarms.
First, they carry out some observation work to see which houses are left empty and defenceless, like a puppy in the rain.
Secondly, if the property doesn’t have an alarm, you’ve hit the jackpot. But if you do have one fitted, they’ll try to use jamming devices to disable it.
For this reason, a very important factor when hiring an alarm company is that its equipment is fitted with anti-jamming systems.
Leading alarm companies for second homes
You may be thinking about installing an alarm system in your second home but aren’t sure which company to choose, so here’s a look at the features of five of the best security firms operating in Spain.
So you don’t waste time searching.
And if you have any questions, give us a call – it’s free – and we’ll sort it out for you.
Securitas Direct second-home alarm
You may be thinking about installing an alarm system in your second home but aren’t sure which company to choose, so here’s a look at the features of five of the best security firms operating in Spain.
So you don’t waste time searching.
And if you have any questions, give us a call – it’s free – and we’ll sort it out for you.
You may be thinking about installing an alarm system in your second home but aren’t sure which company to choose, so here’s a look at the features of five of the best security firms operating in Spain.
So you don’t waste time searching.
And if you have any questions, give us a call – it’s free – and we’ll sort it out for you.
| Kit alarma Securitas Direct | |
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| Precio Instalación | Consultar* |
| Precio equipo | Consultar* |
| Cuota mensual | Desde 39,9€/mes |
Movistar Prosegur second-home alarm system
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| Cuota mensual |
ADT-Tyco second-home alarm system
| Precio alarma ADT | |
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| Precio instalación | GRATIS |
| Precio equipo alarma | GRATIS |
| Cuota mensual | 35 €+ IVA al mes |
| Promoción actual | 2 cuotas gratis |
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