Student accommodation in Leeds – our advice on electrical safety for landlords and tenants

Electrical services for landlords in Leeds

There’s not long to go before the start of the autumn term and whether you are landlord, responsible for providing student accommodation, or are a student looking for somewhere to live, it’s important to be aware of electrical safety.

Here at Dalec we offer a range of electrical services, specially designed to help landlords in Leeds ensure their properties are safe for tenants. From electrical testing through to maintenance, repairs and appliance installations, we take care of all aspects of electrical safety for landlords.

As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your properties are safe for your tenants to live in. Electrical inspections must be carried out on a regular basis, whilst electrical testing must also be undertaken. This type of work must be carried out by a certified electrical contractor such as Dalec and once work is completed, we can provide you with documentation to help you meet current legislation and ensure certification is up to date.

Safety advice for tenants in Leeds

If you’ve never lived in a rental property before, choosing a property can seem daunting! We know that there is huge demand for high quality student accommodation in Leeds but no matter how stylish or spacious a property is, the first priority is to ensure that it is safe to live in. Reputable landlords and properties let through letting agencies will be able to provide you with evidence that a property has been properly maintained and is safe. However it also worth looking out for the following when viewing properties:

  • old fashioned electrics such as light switches and plug sockets
  • scorch marks on plugs or sockets
  • frayed wires

If you spot any of these signs – walk away!

Contact Dalec for further information

If you would like to find out more about our electrical services for landlords in Leeds, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information.

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Commercial fit out services from Dalec

Commercial fit out services for Yorkshire businesses

Here at Dalec we are highly experienced in commercial fit out projects; providing commercial electrical, fire and access control services for a wide range of clients including Leeds City College and the NHS. The commercial fit out services we offer form one of the biggest areas of our businesses and by choosing to work with us on your next project, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that you’re in safe and experienced hands.

High quality commercial fit out services

We’re proud of the fact that we’ve retained our commitment to attention to detail, whilst working in close partnership with construction companies, blue chip companies and heavy industry. Our experience has covered projects of all shapes and sizes; working on areas such as lighting, small power, mains distribution, fire and security installations and data.

We believe our success likes in our expertise to work closely and effectively with our clients, ensuring we provide and deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions which are designed to meet or exceed the standards set by Part L of building control requirements.

Contact Dalec for further information

Our commercial fit out services are available to clients throughout Yorkshire and if you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information.

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Dalec help to protect businesses in Leeds

Business security solutions designed and installed in Leeds

Adequate security is essential for all businesses, regardless of size. If, however, your business premises are open to customers or visitors, it can be very difficult to maintain security if your doors are always open.

Whilst it is almost impossible to ensure that a shop or open business is completely secure 100% of the time, there are a number of steps you can take to help improve the security of your business.

Cost effective security solutions to meet your budget and requirements

We have the expertise to design and install a range of security solutions for businesses in Leeds; from simple security lighting, through to comprehensive security and fire protection systems:

  • Panic buttons can provide a simple yet highly effective way to help you and your team feel more secure. Panic buttons are very cost-effective and when installed in vulnerable locations such as a reception area, will provide you with peace of mind that if necessary, the police can be contacted quickly and discreetly.
  • The security provided by a CCTV system is pretty hard to beat and although cheap dummy cameras are available, there really is no substitute for the real thing. Fully functioning cameras will provide crystal clear images of events as they unfold, providing valuable evidence for the police and your insurance company. In addition, CCTV cameras are known to provide a highly effective deterrent and will deter all but the most determined thieves.
  • Sadly many intruders use the cover of darkness to attempt to enter a property but by installing security lighting, your businesses will have an additional level of protection. We have the expertise to install security lighting to suit all budgets; from simple lights which come on when it’s dark and turn off when it’s light, through to motion sensor lights designed to alert you to a potential threat.
  • A door entry system offers a cost-effective solution for businesses who don’t have many visitors or a reception area. Installing a door entry system will enable you to screen visitors, allowing access when only be granted by a member of staff. Combined intercom and camera systems are also very popular as they allow members of staff to see and communicate with visitors before allowing them entry.

Contact Dalec for further advice and information

Here at Dalec we have decades of experience of working with business in Leeds, helping them to ensure their premises are safe, secure and protected. If you would like to find out how we can help you improve the security of your business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to obtain a free, no-obligation quote.

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Home security and CCTV

Domestic security alarms and CCTV systems installed in Leeds by Dalec

Your home deserves protection and here at Dalec we offer our residential customers a range of home security and CCTV services, designed to help you safeguard your property from the risk of theft and crime. We know how important security is to our customers and it is our aim to provide a cost-effective design, installation, maintenance and repair services, ensuring you can relax in the knowledge that your home and family are safe, secure and protected.

Home security alarms

Domestic security alarms offer excellent protection; not only providing peace of mind but a highly visible deterrent to potential thieves. We can offer a range of wireless alarm options which are easy to install (minimal wiring is required), maintain and operate. The alarms we install are suitable for homes of all shapes and sizes, from flats and bungalows, through to terraced and detached houses.

CCTV systems

CCTV offers superb protection and when used in conjunction with an alarm system is pretty hard to beat. We have the expertise to design and install a CCTV system to suit your property, lifestyle and budget, offering you peace of mind that your home is protected. We stock a wide range of digital and analogue CCTV systems and recording devices including the Leviathan range, Everfocus and Multiplex units.

Access control

Access control offers and excellent way to provide additional peace of mind for the elderly or vulnerable by allowing them to monitor who is calling at their home. Our team has the expertise to install systems to suit all budges and properties and will work closely with you to find a solution to meet your individual requirements.

Contact Dalec for further advice

Here at Dalec we understand that security is a big concern for many of our customers and by choosing to work with us, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that your home and family are in safe and experienced hands. To find out more about our home security and CCTV installation services in Leeds, why not get in touch today to arrange for your free, no-obligation quote?

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Protect your family and employees from the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide alarms installed by Dalec

Sadly around 50 people each year die in the UK as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, with thousands more admitted to hospital. With this in mind, the importance of ensuring your home or workplace is protected is of a paramount importance.

Carbon monoxide has no taste, smell or colour which means that it almost impossible to detect without a carbon monoxide detector. This potentially deadly gas is produced with fuel doesn’t burn properly which means that appliances such as gas fires, boilers, cookers and stoves can be a real risk. As a result, it is extremely important that fuel burning appliances are regularly checked and serviced by a registered engineer, and to ensure that a carbon monoxide detector is placed close by.

If you are a landlord it is vital to ensure that your tenants are protected against carbon monoxide by ensuring fuel burning appliances are regularly checked and that working carbon monoxide detectors have been installed. Regulation varies throughout the UK with different rules applying to the private, rental and social housing. We are happy to provide further advice on this so if you you’d like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Here at Dalec we have the expertise to install carbon monoxide detectors, designed to give your family, tenants or employees the protection they need. Whether installed alone or as part of a wider fire safety protection system, our team will ensure your property – regardless of size or use – is fully protected, providing you with peace of mind and reassurance.

Electrical installations in Leeds

For further information, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to contact Dalec today.

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A thorough approach to residential security

Domestic security systems installed in Leeds by Dalec

Whilst there are lots of steps you can take to protect your home when you’re out or away on holiday – getting a neighbour to move your post away from the front door, for example – there’s little doubt that installing a security system combined with CCTV is the best way to protect your family and home from theft.

Intruder alarms designed to provide round the clock protection

Intruder alarms detect when someone enters a property. Here at Dalec our team has the expertise to design and install a range of wireless systems which are easy to fit, with little drilling required. Technology has come on in leaps and bounds over recent years and ‘smart’ alarms are now available. Designed to be linked to a smart phone or tablet via an app, smart alarms will provide you with alerts and notifications, no matter where you are. This is a great way to provide yourself with peace of mind; offering the capability to check whether your alarm has been set, for example, or to deal with a false alarm.

CCTV provides unbeatable protection

CCTV offers an excellent way to take security to the next level and is pretty hard to beat when it comes to protection. There’s a common misconception that CCTV is only suitable for use in public places such as shopping centres, however it is now being widely used by homeowners to provide themselves with additional round the clock security. We have the expertise to install systems to meet all requirements and whether you’d like just one camera or several, we’ll design and system to suit your home and lifestyle. The latest HD CCTV systems are designed to provide crystal clear images and in many cases, installing one of these systems could help to reduce your home insurance premiums. We’ll use our expertise to ensure your cameras are positioned correctly, offering you the reassurance you need.

Contact Dalec to find out more

If you would like to find out more about our residential security installations services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote.

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High-tech security solutions for today’s homes

The latest home security solutions installed in Leeds by Dalec

Technology has changed countless aspects of our lives, including the way we protect our homes. From things that were once only possible in science fiction are now part of everyday reality, including home security. Here are a few examples of how technology has transformed home security:

  • CCTV cameras are now cheaper to install than ever. Although they were once the preserve of shopping centres and public car parks, CCTV is now being increasingly used by homeowners to protect the interior and exterior of their homes.
  • Smart home technology has become popular over the last few years, offering a way to monitor your home from a mobile phone or tablet whilst you’re out or away. Designed to provide real time images regardless of where you are in the world, smart home technology is a great way to enhance home security and give yourself peace of mind.
  • Security lighting can now be controlled in a range of ways; either via a smart home app (see above) or using light sensor light bulbs, designed to come on at dusk and turn off at dawn. The ideal way to ensure the exterior of your home is protected during nightfall, security lighting offers a low-cost security solution.
  • Smart door locks: these are fairly new to the home security market but are already proving incredibly popular. Designed to do away with the need for door keys, smart home door locks are opened and closed using – you guessed it – a smart phone app. When the phone is waved in front of the door sensor it will unlock and because temporary access codes can be issued to friends and family, it’s easy to grant temporary access to your home whilst you’re away.

Contact Dalec

Here at Dalec we offer electrical home security installation services for homeowners throughout Leeds. If you would like to find out more about improving the security of your home, why not get in touch for further information or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote?

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Why security is important for your business

Business security solutions designed and installed by Dalec

All business sectors are affected in a range of ways by different types of crime. The wholesale and retail sector, for example, looses millions of pounds a year in stock and money – a clear indication of the losses suffered by UK businesses.

With this in mind, improving your businesses security solutions is an obvious way to help reduce theft. Obviously it’s difficult to eradicate theft entirely – especially for the retail and wholesale sector – however a comprehensive security solution is an effective way to minimise the impact.

The security of your business is your responsibility

A range of crimes are committed against businesses including theft, fraud, damages and assaults. Not only do crimes such as these affect a business and its customers/clients, it can also have a significant impact upon staff. This is why it is so important that you ensure that you have the appropriate systems in place to provide robust protection against crime.

Business security solutions have become increasingly affordable over recent years, providing a range of cost-effective ways for businesses to ensure they have adequate fire safety, access control and burglar alarm systems. There are lots of security methods available, designed to provide both physical protection and the protection of your physical assets, sensitive information and data.

Which is the best security system for your business?

Whether you would like to install a joint system, designed to cover all the bases, or would prefer to focus on an aspect of security which is more specific to your needs, here at Dalec we have the expertise to install everything from comprehensive security solutions, through to burglar alarms, access control systems, fire protection systems and more.

If you would like to find out more, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us to discuss your individual requirements?

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Our advice on how to protect your home

Security installations for homes in Yorkshire

If you need advice on the best way to protect your home from intruders, you’re likely to find that the solution is to ensure is that physical security measures are as robust as possible.

Some households are more at risk of burglary than others, including those with little or no security in place, or low occupancy. The majority of burglars gain entry to a property through an unlocked or open door or window. Although there is a belief that most burglaries are carried out by professional thieves who have targeted a particular property, it is much more likely to be an opportunist.

Although there’s no doubt that security alarms and other electronic security measures such as CCTV and security lighting provide a highly effective deterrent, they should always be used alongside appropriate physical security. Here are a few tips on how to provide your home with additional protection:

  • Make sure doors and windows are locked – even whilst you’re at home.
  • If your home is to be unoccupied for any length of time, for example whilst you’re on holiday, ask a neighbour to move post away from the front door so that it isn’t visible and use timer switches on lamps.
  • All exterior locks should be fitted with British Standard deadlocks.
  • Make sure the exterior of your home isn’t obscured by tress and shrubs as they can provide places for burglars to hide.
  • Burglar alarm bell boxes should be clearly visible from the street.
  • Last and by no means least, suspicious activity should always be reported to the police.

Contact Dalec for further advice

A wide range of electronic security products are available, designed to give your home or business the protection it deserves. At Dalec we are specialist installers in security systems and CCTV and if you would like advice on protecting your home or business we’d be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote?

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How to choose the best security system for your business

Security systems for businesses in Leeds

Business security is something we often discuss in our blog posts and following on from last week’s news item on the importance of security, we thought we’d offer a little advice on how to choose the best system for you. A wide range of systems are available, from monitored and bell only alarms, through to CCTV and access control so with this in mind, here’s our brief guide to selecting the right system:

  • Burglar alarms: in simple terms, investing in a burglar alarm is one of the best ways to protect your business from theft. Depending on the nature of your business, alarm systems can be made up of a range of aspects including panic buttons, motion sensors, shock sensors designed to detect broken windows or glass, sirens and perimeter detectors. Once an alarm has been triggered, depending on the type of system you choose, either the police or key holders will be alerted. Bell only systems offer basic protection but it is worth bearing in mind that it is often the sight of an alarm bell box which deters intruders. The most suitable system for your business will depend on a range of factors including the size of your business premises, the value of equipment and stock you hold and the number of staff you have. Our team are always happy to provide advice on the most appropriate system to suit your individual requirements.
  • Camera surveillance: there’s a misconception that CCTV is the preserve of big businesses. This is not the case however, and we have the expertise to help design a system to suit your requirements. The benefits of installing CCTV are clear and not only does it offer an excellent deterrent, it is also a valuable way to record and document evidence if the worst happens.
  • Access control systems: designed to provide you with an effective way to control who can and cannot enter your business premises, there are access control systems to suit all budgets and requirements. Access control systems are ideal for businesses which have a shared entrance or do not have a reception area, or for businesses which need an enhanced level of security. Installing an access control system offers a range of benefits including the elimination of keys and the creation of restricted access areas such as stock rooms.

Contact Dalec to find out more

These are just some of the ways we can help you protect your business from theft and intruders. To find out more or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with Dalec today?

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