Benefits of installing security and CCTV - Maines Electrical

December 26, 2022

Have you considered installing a security and CCTV system, but aren’t quite sure? It can be an expensive endeavour, which may result in you weighing up whether it is worth it or if you’re better off saving your money.


There are numerous benefits to installing a security and CCTV system within your residential household.�



1. Deterrence


People are likely able to see your security and CCTV system before they even enter the premises. This means criminals that were planning to break into your household may reconsider their plan.

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2. Evidence


In some cases, criminals will be very determined to break into a residence. When this occurs, you’ll want to have as much evidence as possible to help with the police investigation. If you do not have a security and CCTV system, there may not be any proof showing the person who broke into your home. With video and image evidence, the criminal may be able to be caught, preventing further crimes and resulting in the return of your goods.


3. Insurance


Security and CCTV systems aren’t just good for recording criminals entering the house. It can also be good for insurance purposes. If you need to file an insurance claim after your break-in, you will be able to file the footage from the security cameras.


Video surveillance can also be used for household insurance loss assessing claims. In these instances, you will need to provide images of what the household looked like before any damage. People will often have not thought about this and will be unable to provide images of how a household looked, which can impact the insurance claim. With security and CCTV installed, you will be able to recover footage from before any accidents happened, which will assist in any claims.

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4. Monitoring children


You can’t be too careful when it comes to your family. If you have children, having a security and CCTV system can be extremely useful. You can use this to see when children arrive home from school or even check in on babies and toddlers sleeping in another room. This means you will no longer have to worry about waking up a sleeping baby or constantly having to call a child to check they have arrived home.


5. Monitoring pets


Pets are one of the most important parts of a household!

Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about not knowing what your pet is getting up to within the house or the yard. With security and CCTV systems, you will be able to check in with your pet during the day and see what they are doing and if they are safe.


Pets are increasingly becoming more and more expensive, so you’ll want to make sure your pet is safe at all times. Security and CCTV systems can not only deter criminals from breaking into your house but may deter thieves from taking your pets.


Installing a security and CCTV system within your household will help to give you peace of mind that your house, your family members and your pets are safe at all times.


Do you need a security and CCTV system installed? Contact Maines Electrical today to discuss residential installation costs.