How to Choose the Best Alarm Installer in Edinburgh

If you live in Edinburgh and need a new burglar alarm or CCTV system installed, how do you know who to pick? 

You will find that there are quite a few specialist security companies based in Edinburgh and many electricians who also state that they can install alarms and security systems.  With all this choice, how do you know you have chosen someone that can do the job well without making a mess in your home.  

6 Checks Before Choosing an Alarm Installer

1. Customer Satisfaction and Great Reviews

Start your search by asking your friends and family for a recommendation and then read Google, Facebook, Yell and Trustpilot reviews. This should help you create a short list of possible companies.

2. Choose Local

By choosing a local company, you are helping the local economy but there are other great reasons for doing this. A small to medium-sized local company can only survive and grow if they are trusted and provide a great service. If they have been in business for many years, it is likely that they do their job well.

3. Accreditations

A company can only be accredited if they have proved they can do the job properly to a high standard.  For instance, if a company claims they are SSAIB accredited, you can check that on the SSAIB website.

4. Experienced and Knowledgeable Technicians

Try to find a security company in Edinburgh that takes part in regular training to keep their skills up to date.  You want them to be fitting the latest models with the latest technology; not the same basic alarm system they have been fitting for the last 10 years.  

5. Transparent Pricing

Once you have found a few companies that you like the sound of and feel they have the necessary qualifications,  get in touch for a quote. Do they respond quickly?  Do they give you a price? Is it a final price or will they charge you more once they come out to do your job?  Do they try to get you to buy more systems than you feel are required?  Ensure you are clear about the pricing.

6. Excellent Service

Finally, which company has provided you with the best service at this stage.  Who responded to your communications quickly? Who explained their services and pricing best? Check their reviews again, is this what other customers say. Did they turn up on time?  Where their staff polite and considerate?