We install CCTV systems for home and business owners in Leeds

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Cost-effective CCTV installed in Leeds

Unfortunately CCTV systems have an undeserved reputation for being expensive to buy and install but by using local installation experts such as the team here at Dalec, you’ll find that we have the expertise to install a reliable system, designed to suit your needs and budget.

We’ve installed countless CCTV systems across West Yorkshire and are proud of our reputation for providing high quality, reliable security and surveillance equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial properties.

The cost of installing a CCTV system for your business or home has decreased over recent years and nowadays, thanks to the broad range of CCTV systems available, it’s possible to install a CCTV system at a lower cost and without the monthly fees that come with some monitored intruder alarms.

CCTV systems offer a highly effective way to deter to intruders simply by the sight of the cameras alone and crime statistics show that visible CCTV cameras will reduce the potential for criminal activity.

Regardless of whether you are looking for a CCTV system to safeguard your home or business, you’ll want a system that is reliable, simple to use and offers round the clock protection for your property.

Contact Dalec by calling 01535 606 006

If you’d like to talk through the benefits of installing CCTV, or would like to obtain a free, no-obligations quote, the team here at Dalec would be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today for further information?

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Is your home as secure as it could be?

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Security system installation in Leeds

As regular readers of our blog will know, here at Dalec we’re very keen to spread the word on the importance of home security. From protecting your home, garage or shed, there are lots of simple ways to protect your property from the threat of burglaries and here are just a few ideas to help you ensure you minimise the risk of a break in.

Simple, effective security products installed by Dalec

Ensuring your home is protected can be largely down to having a few deterrents in place. The majority of burglaries are carried out on an opportune basis and when a burglar sees that your home is secure, they’re much more likely to consider your property too risky to break into. Here at Dalec we install a wide range of simple but highly effective security measures; ranging from sensor security lights designed to protect the outside of property, through to state-of-the-art wireless security systems and CCTV cameras.

Many homes have outdated security systems which are unreliable and as a result tend not to be used. Installing a working, reliable security system is probably the most effective step you can take to protect your property and regardless of the size of your home or your budget, we’ll have a system to suit you. We’re happy to provide you with advice or a no-obligation quote at a time to suit you so whether you have an existing system which simply needs repairing, or would like advice on installing a brand new alarm, we can help.

Security lighting is often underestimated by homeowners in terms of the protection it can offer. However, security lighting can offer a highly effective way to deter intruders and we provide a range of lighting options, designed to suit all sizes of property. If you live in a remote area or quiet street security lighting can prove particularly helpful and motion-sensor lighting, for example, will not only put-off potential intruders, it could also help you find your doorway when it’s dark!

Contact Dalec for further information

To find out more about our electrical services for homeowners in Leeds, or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 01535 606 006.

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Window security advice for homeowners in Leeds

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Homeowners in Leeds: don’t tempt burglars by leaving your windows open

Whilst spring seems to be finally well, springing, we know that the temptation can be to leave windows open whilst you go out.

Letting fresh air into your home is, of course, a great idea especially after such a long, wet winter, but by leaving even small windows open, you are leaving your home susceptible to intruders.  Here at Dalec you’ll find that we install a wide range of home security options with solutions to suit all budgets and styles of property.

Security advice from experienced electricians in Leeds

Window locks are the most effective way to safeguard your windows and whilst UPVC window frames are fitted with window locks, older frames and non-UPVC windows can prove to be very easy for thieves to prise open.  We can offer advice on securing your windows and our range of security alarms are designed to offer additional protection and peace of mind that your home and its contents is safe.

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We provide alarm installation and maintenance services for homes and businesses in Leeds

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Electrical services in Leeds from Dalec

There’s no doubt that a security alarm is one of the most effective ways to help protect your home or business premises from the risk of theft. However, even the most expensive, state-of-the-art system can prove to be unreliable if you fail to ensure that it’s checked and maintained on a regular basis.

Here at Dalec we’ve been providing alarm installation and maintenance services for customers in Leeds for decades and we have the expertise to provide an efficient, reliable response to any problems you might be having with your alarm system. Whether your alarm is fairly new but could do with servicing, or you have an old system which needs replacing, we can help.

It’s important to bear in mind that alarm servicing isn’t just a good way to make sure your system is reliable; a well-maintained system is an essential requirement if you run a business. Ensuring that an alarm is regularly serviced is often a clause which appears in insurance policies and if you run your own business, this will also be a requirement of health and safety regulations.

Contact Dalec for further information

If you would like to find out more about our alarm installation and maintenance services for residential and business customers in Leeds, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling Dalec on 015353 606 006.

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Fire protection for homes and businesses in Leeds

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Electrical installations for business and residential customers in Leeds

Dalec is an established and fully accredited electrical installation company based in Leeds and we have many years of experience in installing fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for residential customers, businesses and organisations.

By installing even the most basic of smoke detectors is an effective step to take in protecting your home or business from the risk of fire. However, the only effective type of smoke detector is one that actually works and so it is very important that you carry out regular checks to ensure that the battery is fully charged and the alarm is working properly.

A range of smoke alarms are available and optical smoke detectors are designed to detect even the tiniest particles in the air, regardless of whether they are visible to the naked eye. A single smoke detector is sufficient to protect one room in an average sized house; however larger spaces and rooms in schools or business premises often require more than one detector to provide full protection.

Legislation dictates that heat detectors must now be installed in all kitchen areas; used to detect a sudden rise in temperature in rooms which tend of have a higher ambient temperature, heat detectors provide efficient protection.

Contact Dalec for further information

Here at Dalec we’re happy to provide free, no-obligation quotes for residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more or to arrange a quote at a time to suit you, why not get in touch today?

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Is your home or business adequately protected from the risk of fire?

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Advice on fire protection for business and home owners in Leeds

Even a very basic smoke detector or fire protection system can prove highly beneficial when it comes to protecting businesses or homes from the risk of a fire. We are approved and accredited installers of fire and smoke alarms in Leeds and we work with residential and business customers to provide them with the protection they need.

A number of different types of smoke alarms are available, including optical smoke detectors, designed to detect tiny smoke particles. When installing smoke alarms it’s important to remember that although smoke detectors can detect smoke within a radius of just over seven metres, large rooms will need to have several detectors in order to ensure an efficient overlap.

Heat detectors are ideal for rooms where there tends to be a higher ambient temperature such as kitchens or utility rooms. Building regulations now dictate that heat detectors must be installed in new kitchens, and as with smoke detectors, large rooms or commercial kitchens are likely to require more than one detector. Rate of rise detectors will detector as soon as a room’s temperature begins to rise, triggering the alarm.

Contact Dalec for advice

Here at Dalec we’re experts in all aspects of fire prevention and safety – if you would like advice on installing smoke alarms or heat detectors in your home or business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote.

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Get ready for the long summer nights with garden lighting

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Electrical services in Leeds

Spring seems to be on the way at long last and hopefully in just a couple of months’ time we’ll be able to get outside and enjoy sitting in the garden! Installing garden lighting is an excellent way to help get maximum use from your garden and there is now a wide range of beautiful garden lighting available, from lights designed to be recessed into patios, decking or paths, through to solar powered lights to highlight planting and borders.

Garden lighting can look absolutely stunning and there’s nothing lovelier than sitting outside on a warm summer evening enjoying a nice glass of wine. However, any outdoor lighting must be installed correctly if it’s going to be safe. Water and electricity don’t mix under any circumstances and if badly installed lighting comes into contact with rainwater, water from a hose or even dew, the results can be deadly.

Before installing garden lighting it’s vital 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 for further information

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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Don’t overlook the importance of shed and garage security

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Security advice for homeowners in Leeds

Whether you’re buying the kids new bikes for Christmas or already use your shed or garage to store valuable cycles and equipment, it’s really important to ensure that they are adequately protected from the risk of theft.

Although many homeowners go to great lengths to ensure that their home is safe and secure, sheds and garages are often left unsecured putting the contents at risk of theft. Sadly burglars are all to aware that sheds and garages are often used to store valuable items such as bikes, power tools and golf clubs, making outside storage areas a prime target.

Security systems installed by Dalec

Protecting a shed or garage is, in fact, relatively simple. Here at Dalec we are specialists in all aspects of home security and we are happy to give advice on the best ways to protect the outside storage areas of your home. It may be possible, for example, to incorporate your garage into your existing storage system and if you currently don’t have a system, we’re happy to give advice on this too.

Security lighting is another highly effective way to help protect your shed or garage. A wide range of security lighting systems are available, from simple dusk until dawn lights, through to sensor lights and lighting which can be integrated into a security system.

Contact Dalec for advice

If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?

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Electrical services designed to keep your home or business running smoothly

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As regular readers of our blog will know, we’re passionate about the importance of electrical safety. Whether you need a general rewire or electrical testing, the team here at Dalec are highly experienced and qualified in all aspects of electrical services.

Our services are designed to keep your business running smoothly and your home a safe and secure place to be. Our expertise covers installations of all shapes and sizes, from a new plug socket through to a complete commercial new build.

Domestic electrical services in Leeds

The importance of safe and reliable electrics in the home should never be underestimated and our team of professional engineers work with our domestic customers to provide high-quality, affordable services, regardless of the size of the job.

Electrical services for businesses in Leeds

Our team operate throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire, providing reliable, qualified electrical services for a huge range of different businesses. We have many years of experience on working on diverse projects such as supermarket refurbishments, office refurbishments and electrical installations in schools and colleges.

Contact Dalec for advice

Whether you’d like to find out more about our electrical services or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, we’d be delighted to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling Dalec on 01535 606 006.

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Moving to a new home? Make sure you have the electrics checked first!

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Our advice on electrical safety for homebuyers in Leeds

Around two million homes change hands in the UK every year but according to research carried out by the electrical safety charity Electrical Safety First, only 37% of home buyers arranged to have the electrics checked before going ahead. One in five buyers said that they though electrical checks were part of the recommended home survey report whilst just under 50% were unaware that any checks were need at all.

More than 30% of home buyers then discovered that they hadn’t been aware of before proceeding with their purchase – a situation which could have easily been avoided if a registered electrician had carried out an inspection and issued an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

An electrical safety survey could save you thousands

The cost of fixing electrical problems varies wildly according to the type of problem but the average cost is £1,700. However, electrical problems can be far more expensive than this and when you consider thousands of people are injured by electricity and around 70 die each year, getting the electrics checked in a property could literally save your life.

When viewing properties the majority of prospective buyers concentrate on looking for obvious problems such as mould, damp or cracks in the walls. However it’s also important to identify hidden dangers such as faulty or old wiring which can be incredibly hazardous and costly to repair.

Once you’ve had an offer accepted on a property it’s important to have a survey carried out to identify any underlying issues which you might not have spotted yourself but which could come with a sizeable repair bill. If anything significant does arise from the survey, this could provide scope to negotiate on the price. However, a property survey won’t cover the condition of the electrics so the best thing to do is to arrange for a certified electrician to carry out an Installation Condition Report. This will ensure your new home is safe and that you’re not left with a huge bill.

Ensure your new home is safe with our electrical services in Leeds

Here at Dalec we are certified, experience electricians whose services are available to homeowners throughout Leeds. If you would like to find out more about our services, or to arrange for an Electrical Installation Condition Report, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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