Home Security Devices -- How To Choose A Company To Buy From By James Strobes It is important to choose the right company when you buy home security devices like alarms. Wrong choices can have unforeseen consequences, including you becoming liable for claims! Here are some of the factors you must look into.
Before you approach a company, do an assessment of your needs. How much protection
do you want? What compromises are you willing to put up with? What is your budget? Know
who you are talking to , is this a reseller home security company or do they
directly provide security services.
Remember, there is no such thing as a perfect home security alarm or system. All design is a compromise and choosing and installing home security products is no exception.
The best home security companies are willing to work with you to come up with a solution that is right for you and your family. They will take into account your house and environs, the perceived threats, your family's lifestyle and of course, your budget.
Make sure that the company you are considering has been in this business for
at least three to five years. Make sure they are not what is known as a reseller
home security company and planning to sell your contract to another company once
you sign.
In addition, they should be able to provide you with local referrals of their existing customers. Follow up on the referrals and find out what their experience has been, both good and bad. Ask them
specifically what they did not like about the company or it products.
Ask the company about insurance. That includes workman's compensation, general liability, errors and omissions, etc. Did you know that if the company is not adequately protected, any claims and losses might fall on you?
That's why you must ask to see insurance certificates for all these items. You have every right to ask, because of the potential liability you are exposing yourself to. Make sure you are protected.
Read the contract carefully. If you don't understand something, ask the company and if necessary, your lawyer. Check the warranty period and what the warranty covers.
If you have specific requirements that you agree on with the company, ensure it is put into writing.
If you are using a monitored alarm system, find out whether it is monitored locally or outside the state.
Ensure that the company does the full installation themselves and do not subcontract all or part of the work.
Follow the above tips on choosing a company to supply Home Security devices and alarms and you may save yourself a whole lot of trouble later on.
James Strobes is a home and office security consultant. For information on home
security in general, home safety for children and more, see the foregoing links.
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