For this week’s blog post we thought it was time to shed (sorry!) a little light on how important it is to safeguard garages and outbuildings from the theft. Unfortunately, sheds and garages are often overlooked when we think of home security. However, because they’re often used to store valuable items such as bikes, power tools and golf clubs, it’s essential that they have the security they need.

Why you need to protect your shed or garage

There has been a rise in the popularity of cycling over recent years, particularly since many people have used lock downs as an opportunity to get back onto wheels. As a result, there has been an unfortunate increase in the number of bike thefts from sheds and garages. Thieves often steal bikes ‘to order’ and are more likely to target properties where they know expensive bikes are stored. With this in mind, it’s a good idea not to leave a bike rack permanently attached to the roof of your car as this is a visual clue thieves will look for.

Most bikes are stored in a shed or garage located on a driveway, down the side of the house or garden. These areas can be particularly dark at night, so installing security lighting is an affordable and effective way to further deter thieves. We install a range of security lighting products with options to suit all requirements and by illuminating the outside areas of your home, you’ll not only enhance the security of your outbuildings but the rest of your home as well.

At FirstEye we also install security systems suitable for protecting sheds and garages. With options including stand-alone systems or systems designed to integrated with an existing alarm, fitting a security alarm offers a reliable way to give your valuable bikes the protection they deserve.

Taking a few simple steps to improve security could also help you reduce your insurance premiums whilst providing you with much needed peace of mind.

Contact FirstEye to find out more

If you would like to find out more about security for sheds and garages, or to obtain a free security survey, please get in touch by calling 0113 228 8599 or email quote@firsteye.co.uk

Modern life can be very hectic and as we always seem to be on the go, simple, quick solutions, designed to help use stay in control of our homes can prove invaluable. Smart technology offers a great solution, giving you the capability to do everything from set your burglar alarm to programme the dishwasher – all by using smart phone app.

At FirstEye we have the expertise to install a range of smart home solutions; from intruder alarms and CCTV through to video doorbells. We have the expertise to help you make the most of the latest technologies to protect your home, reduce your energy bills and ensure life is just that little bit simpler!

Smart home technology can help you safeguard your home

Smart home technology proves particularly useful when it comes to home security. When combined with security features such as CCTV or an intruder alarm, smart home automation systems make for a secure smart home.

It’s possible to control security systems using your mobile phone wherever you are; whether you’re on the other side of the world or simply working late. Not only is this a great way to ensure your home looks occupied when you’re not there by switching lights on and off, it also provides peace of mind.

Whilst smart home technology gives the capability to switch lights on and off when you’re out; you could also use it to set or unset your alarm. We’ve all had situations where we’ve left the house and then remembered that the alarm wasn’t set. A smart alarm puts paid to this problem by enabling you to switch the alarm on and off remotely.

Last and by no means least, a smart doorbell also offers an effective enhancement to the security of your home. Smart doorbells are designed to let you see who’s at the door even when you’re not in – great for deterring potential intruders but also providing a useful way to communicate with delivery drivers or the postman!

Get in touch with FirstEye

If you’d like to find out more about the benefits of smart home technology, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quotation, please get in touch by calling 0113 228 8599 or email quote@firsteye.co.uk

Each year many millions of pounds are lost to commercial businesses through crime such as theft, shoplifting and vandalism. Whilst it’s not possible to prevent every single crime from happening, ensuring your business has adequate security protection offers a highly effective way to safeguard it. Here at FirstEye we have decades of experience in working with businesses throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire, providing a wide range of security solutions to suit businesses of all sizes.

Commercial security installations in Leeds and West Yorkshire

We offer a wide range of cost-effective commercial security solutions with options to suit all budgets and requirements. If you’re not sure how to protect your business from crime, or which security solutions are right for you, our experienced team are happy to provide and advice and guidance. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what we offer:

• CCTV installations: offering superb protection and a highly effective deterrent, CCTV is ideal for use both inside or outside a business premises. The latest CCTV systems are designed to be viewed from a smartphone app, offering you the capability to check on your business premises, regardless of where you are.
• Intruder alarms: we install a range of alarms; from simple, bell-only systems, through to alarms with multiple user capacity. Ideal for protecting your business when you’re not there, an alarm provides efficient protection.
• Access control: we have the expertise to install a range of access control systems, including door access and intercom systems. Access control offers an effective additional security measure for a wide range of businesses, including shops, offices, medical practices, industrial sites and warehouses.
• Vehicle barriers and physical security: designed to protect car parks, loading bays and external areas, installing a vehicle barrier provides additional protection for external areas.
• Fire alarms: ensuring you have a working, reliable burglar alarm is a legal requirement for many businesses. We are experts in fire alarm installations and can provide your business with the level of protection it needs.
• Security lighting: a cost-effective way to provide additional protection, security lighting illuminates dark areas to prevent intruders from having a place to hide. We install LED security lighting which is economical to run and simple to install.

Get in touch with FirstEye

If you would like to find out more about our commercial security installation services in Leeds, please get in touch to obtain your free, no-obligation quote and security survey.

Exactly as their name suggests, flood lights are designed to flood large areas with very bright light. As flood lights are one of the most powerful types of lighting available, they provide an effective way to help safeguard the outside areas of all types of buildings, from commercial, industrial and offices, through to residential properties.

Security lighting has also become a popular, affordable way to improve security in a wide range of different locations such as sports venues, gardens, outdoor theatres and school playgrounds. In addition, because security lighting is straightforward to install and relatively cheap to buy, it is now used as a way to protect buildings of all shapes and sizes; from from large industrial complexes, through to small bungalows.

The benefits of security lighting

The powerful bright light emitted by LED security makes them ideal for use as a security measure, particularly when it comes to deterring potential intruders. LED security lighting can be used in a number of different ways and it is possible to install lighting which has to be manually operated, or sensor-triggered systems which are designed to detect movement.

LED lighting technology has really changed over recent years; as a result, this type of lighting is very cheap to run thanks to the small amount of energy used. Furthermore, LED light bulbs also last much longer than other types of bulbs and because they are incredibly durable, are ideal for use in outdoor locations.

Contact FirstEye to find out more

Here at FirstEye we are specialists in the installation of a range of effective security solutions. I you would like to find out more about the benefits of protecting your home or business with LED security lighting, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Farms and rural businesses are just as susceptible to crime as businesses located in busy city locations. Due the their often remote and quiet locations, farms are targeted by thieves who steal livestock, agricultural vehicles such as quad bikes. Falling victim to theft is obviously extremely stressful from a financial point of view, but for farming families living in remote locations, the emotional impact can be huge.

Whilst there are lots of practical things that farmers can do to reduce the risk of having equipment stolen, such as storing vehicle keys out of sight and in secure locations, and reporting any suspicious vehicles in the area to police, installing additional security measures can provide much needed peace of mind.

CCTV is becoming increasingly popular with farmers and businesses in rural locations. Offering an effective way to monitor livestock, out buildings and barns etc, CCTV cameras will also deter thieves from attempting to enter a property.

NFU Rural CCTV Partnership

At FirstEye we are NFU Rural CCTV Partners for North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. This means that we are able to offer NFU members 10% off CCTV installation and also any intruder alarm installed at the same time as the CCTV.

If you would like to find out more about how to protect your farm or rural property against crime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with FirstEye by calling 0113 228 8599 or email quote@firsteye.co.uk