With property values continuing to climb, it is putting more and more pressure on landlords to keep their big-ticket assets and higher-end clients secure and safe. Building security is a complex subject that needs experts addressing it because when it is done “on the cheap” there can be some very unfortunate outcomes including significant property damage or loss of life.
Let’s look at the best alarm & security systems for your Wellington building.
Start With An Assessment
To diagnose the best solution for our building you first need to know what the vulnerabilities are. Once those vulnerable areas are identified, a tailor-made security plan can then be strategised and you will get the best return on investment.
It is important to remember that your building’s security profile can change over time so it makes sense to regularly reevaluate your original security assessment.
On the other side of the coin, security systems are evolving all the time and what might have not been possible five years ago, could now be possible. Keeping your systems technologically up to date will give your tenants the safest solution and can also bring you more cost savings.
Access Control System (ACS)
ACS is the first level of protection for your tenants which allows automated access to the right people. This can be operated with key fobs, keypads, smart id cards or smartphone apps.
ACS can be combined with cloud-based technology to facilitate access reviews and remote management of access and permissions. The remote access can be shared with all tenants and the landlord for overall peace of mind.
In the interest of hygiene and disease avoidance, ACS are now contactless systems and more efficient than previous fingerprint access pads.
Comprehensive Lighting Boost
Enhancing exterior and interior lighting is a big deterrent to undesirables. It allows better-quality images to be captured by security cameras. If you have 24/7 monitoring, then sufficient lighting is very helpful for the team back at the monitoring hub.
Do an after-dark perimeter walk around your building or property and note down the shadowy and dark areas. Brighten these with timer-linked lights that switch on and off automatically. Even a 1 square metre dark patch will be leveraged by a criminal if they need to.
Best Smart Alarm System
Decades of research continually show that alarm systems are the best form of intruder deterrent in Wellington or anywhere in the world. A smart alarm system is your best option as it networks into smart home technologies and smartphones, giving you remote management and real-time alerts. Whether it’s a fire or an intruder you will be notified and can act fast!
Your alarm system is made even more potent if it is linked to a monitoring hub. Tenants and property are exponentially safer when monitoring is added to the security plan. This can be alarm system signal monitoring or visual monitoring through CCTV and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology. You can opt to do the monitoring yourself based on alerts received from the system.
Return On Investment
The safer your building is, the better the rental levels, which means you can recoup your investment in security very quickly.
Get a free consultation on the best alarm systems and solutions for your Wellington property!