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Do not Install CCTV North Wales Yourself
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When you’re looking for CCTV in North Wales, it can be a daunting task. Sure, there’s all manner of national retailers which have systems to hand for you to install yourself, but do you really want to do that? It’s widely regarded that installing your CCTV yourself is a bad idea, but is all of this true, or is it just to keep security companies ticking over?


There’s pros and cons of installing your CCTV yourself, and we hope to provide an honest overview for any prospective CCTV buyer which may be weighing up the whether to fit a system themselves or call in a professional in their mind.


 


The Pros of Installing Your Own CCTV



  • Cost – Cost is probably the biggest factor behind why people choose to install their own CCTV, even if doing so can be an arduous and annoying affair. (Let’s be honest – installing dummy cameras is child’s play. Something which actually works? More difficult.) Do keep in mind that your system has to comply with the Data Protection Act or you will be liable for a £50,000 fine. (Really.)


  • A Sense of Pride and Accomplishment – There’s nothing more satisfying than a job well done.


 


The Cons of Installing Your Own CCTV



  • Fines – You might have raised your eyebrows at the fact that fitting your own system may give you a £50,000 fine. This is because of the Data Protection Act – should your system be pointing at an area which is not in your property, then technically you’re breaking the law by recording people as they pass by.


  • Misconfiguration – A staggering 80% of systems which are fitted in the UK are not fit for purpose. This can be for very many reasons – a botched job, the wrong type of system, a system which quite simply doesn’t work, and even systems with the wrong components. Misconfiguration doesn’t have to be your fault – something can be up and recording quite happily, but (especially in the cheaper systems) not produce video which is acceptable in court. The Police have a long list [[https://www.cctv-information.co.uk/i/Choosing_the_Right_DVR]] of requirements for CCTV systems, and a good installer will only use what’s relevant and what actually stands up in court unlike online retailers which are only interested in a quick sale.


  • Cost – No, it isn’t a mistake that we’ve listed this twice. Some Home Security Companies like Strobe Security Solutions in Old Colwyn are accredited fitters of well-respected brands, and have the backing of these brands to be the sole suppliers within an area. Therefore, they are authorized to offer systems to you at a cheaper rate than what online shops can provide due to their good relationships with these manufacturers as advocates. Your system plus fitting fees might average out to exactly what you’d pay for the system at some online retailers without a security company discount– which is always a bonus.


  • Limited Choice – When you have a professional security company undertake your installation, they’ll size up your premises or residence, and they’ll establish where exactly is the best place for break-ins to happen, should they happen.


 


Take advantage of a Home Security Company’s free security survey should they offer one - They’ll eye up every risk and they’ll recommend an effective system that can cope with the risks associated with your property – nothing more and nothing less. Most Home Owners shell out for massively powerful systems online when they don’t need them – figuring that more expensive equals better by default, and your security company can help you find something that does the job, and does the job well.



As you can see, it’s quite a bad idea to install your own CCTV in North Wales or beyond, and the services of a reputable security alarm and CCTV fitter can help you have confidence in the security of your home or premises – and having confidence in your setup is something that you simply can’t put a price on.


 


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