How to Save Money on Your Home Security System

Are you interested in purchasing a home security system for your property, but don’t know if you can afford the monthly cost?

Don’t worry! Texas Security & Surveillance has you covered!

There are many ways to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to home security systems. We’ll show you some of the best ways to save money so that you can protect your home and your budget.

Use Your Existing Equipment

The first tip we want to share is to use your existing security equipment, if you have it.

Most security companies offer the same equipment with the same features and capabilities. That’s why there’s no reason to pay for any equipment fees if you already have the items you need. We’ll set up our service to work with your equipment and save you money.

Customize Your Plan

If you come across a company that only offers a one-fits-all security package, they probably aren’t for you. There should be options to customize your package to fit your needs. This way, you only pay for the features that your property needs.

At Texas Security, we have plans that start at just $14.95 per month, and that includes a full warranty.

Save Money on Insurance

One of the nice things about having a home security system is that it can lower your homeowners insurance.

Call your insurance provider to see if they give discounts for installing a security system, and if so, how much you can save. You may find that you can offset some of the cost of your new system so that what you’re paying out of pocket is even less.

Generally, homeowners are able to save at least 5% on their insurance bill each month, and up to 20% with more sophisticated systems.

Lower Your Utility Bills

If you get home automation along with your security system, you can enjoy energy savings each month, too! Home automation allows you to control devices in your home such as appliances, HVAC and lighting. By adjusting these devices based on when you’re home and not home, you can reduce your home’s energy consumption, and therefore, your monthly utility bills.

Protecting your home shouldn’t be a financial drain. Call Texas Security & Surveillance to see how affordable it can be to safeguard your home.

5 Reasons Your Business Needs Security Cameras

Does your business have a security system?

If not, what’s holding you back?

If you’re like many business owners, you may be hesitant to take on the added expense. With all the demands of inventory, shipments and customer service as well as the costs of maintaining your business, a security system can seem like another hassle.

Rest assured that this is not the case. A business security system is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your future.  

Here are five wonderful reasons your business needs a security system.

1. Deter Burglars

The biggest benefit to installing a security system is keeping burglars and other criminals away from your property.

Burglars like easy targets, and a business without the proper video surveillance is considered such. By installing a business security system, you keep burglars off your property from the start.

Be sure to place security cameras and security system decals in visible places so that criminals know your property is protected, and customers and employees know your business is safe.

2. Professional Appearance

To establish your credibility and provide your customers with peace of mind, a business security system says it all. Customers and employees notice when businesses have video cameras in and around the property, and it makes them feel more secure. It also shows them that their safety is important to you, too. This is especially important if your business works with sensitive information.

3. Emergency Response  

If your alarm system is activated, the monitoring company will be alerted immediately. From there, you will be notified that your alarm has gone off and so will the local authorities. Within seconds, your business will be given the attention it needs. Best of all, your business is protected even when you can’t be there.

4. Save on Insurance

Want to save money off insurance? A business security system can put more money into your pocket.

Contact your insurance company and ask if they offer discounts for having a security system installed. Many insurance providers offer discounts for businesses that have security systems and fire alarms installed.

5. Liability Claims

Did you know that having security cameras installed can help with liability issues?

Though many businesses only think about the security side of things, business monitoring can come in handy for more things. For instance, if your business is blamed for something by a customer or employee, you can look back at your security cameras to get the true account of what happened.

In the end, cameras can help determine if your company was responsible.

Texas Security & Surveillance offers security systems for businesses of all sizes. Give us a call today to learn more about our affordable packages.