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.

Security lighting installed in Leeds by Dalec

The clocks change at the end of this month with the longer nights offering increased opportunities for thieves to make the most of the cover of darkness. With this in mind, it’s important to be vigilant about the security of your home or business. Security lighting offers a cost efficient deterrent, providing you with the extra protection your property needs.

Safeguard the exterior of your property with security lighting

Sadly many thieves take advantage of the protection that darkness offers them, hiding in poorly lit corners to monitor activity within a property. Driveways, side alleys, business car parks and gardens all provide excellent hiding places but illuminating these areas offers a highly effective way to deter thieves.

Here at Dalec we have the expertise to install security lighting suitable for all types of building; from ground floor flats and bungalows, through to large houses, offices and factories. We’ll work closely with you to design a solution which meets your budget and requirements, offering you peace of mind that your home or business is fully protected.

A range of security lighting options are available for installation in Leeds, from basic security lights designed to be triggered by movement, through to sophisticated systems designed to be integrated with a wider security system.

Contact Dalec for further information

If you would like to find out more about the best way to use security lighting to protect your home or business in Leeds, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation quote at a time to suit you.

Business security systems installed in Leeds

The run up to Christmas is well underway for many businesses and if your premises will home to large amounts of expensive stock over the coming weeks, it’s vital that you ensure you have adequate security protection.

Unfortunately many thieves take advantage of the busy run up to Christmas by targeting retail businesses and with this in mind, it’s important to take steps now to protect valuable stock and business assets. We often work with businesses who have recently been burgled and as a result are having an alarm system installed for the first time. Our advice to business owners is always don’t wait until it’s too late: install an alarm system now before waiting for the worst to happen.

We can help you protect your businesses

Security protection for businesses is vital at any time of year and not just the run up to Christmas. We work with businesses of all sizes throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire, installing alarms, CCTV systems, door entry systems and security lighting, all designed to provide highly effective protection.

We understand that different businesses have different requirements and whether you run your business from home, have a retail premises or are based in a large warehouse, we can provide a solution designed to meet your individual needs.

Get in touch for further information about our security installations in Leeds

Our team are all fully qualified and highly experienced, with wide ranging expertise in the design and installation of security systems. If you would like to find out more about how we can provide your business with the protection it deserves, why not get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation quote at a time to suit you?

Leeds security installations designed to help you protect your home

October is National Home Security Month and with this in mind, we thought we’d offer you some advice on the most effective ways to protect your home from the risk of theft. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of burglaries are carried out by opportune thieves acting on the spur of the moment. Whilst this highlights the importance of ensuring your doors and windows are locked, what else can you to to ensure your property is protected?

Simple steps to improving home security

Although there’s no substitute for a security alarm, there are lots of simple steps you can take to improve the security of your home::

  • Always make sure exterior doors are locked, even when you’re at home.
  • Windows should be fitted with robust locks.
  • If you go away on holiday, use timer switches to switch the radio, TV and lamps on and off as this helps to make your home look occupied.
  • Ask a friend or neighbour to move post out of sight of the front door when you’re away.
  • Illuminate outside areas with security lighting – this will help to deter thieves whilst helping you feel more secure when you return home at night.
  • Never leave a spare key hidden near the front door as this is the first place thieves will look! If you do need to provide access to a spare key the safest thing to do is to fit a key safe.

Security alarms designed to provide round-the-clock protection

Perhaps the single most effective step you can take is to ensure your property is protected by a working security alarms. Whilst fake alarm bell boxes do provide a visible deterrent, there really is no substitute for the real thing. The latest wireless security alarms are quick and simple to fit, with options available to suit all properties and budgets. Here at Dalec we have the expertise to design and install an alarm to meet your requirements, providing you with complete protection and peace of mind.

If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.