How to Choose an Anti-Theft Prevention Company

For peace of mind, safety of your family and security of your belongings, it's important to research your options thoroughly when choosing an anti-theft prevention company. Because it can be confusing, there are specific questions you'll want to ask.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. It is estimated that one in four homes will be burglarized. Pick several from your area including any that a friend or co-worker may recommend. Call your local police department to inquire if they have received any complaints.

2. Check to see if the company is licensed if it's required by your state.

3. Ask the company to give you references and call them. If you're feeling very aggressive, look for the display signs on front lawns and ask the owner yourself what they think of their current company.

4. Make sure the company can provide with details about employment screening before allowing an employee to come and asses your home for installation.

5. Decide on motion detector, door and window contact, window and screen wires, panic buttons, glass breakage sensors and closed-circuit TV options. There is no fee to entertain several quotes, so take your time shopping so you can price compare and get exactly what you want.

6. Ask if the company is equipped with powered generators in case there's power outage when the alarm is triggered in your home.

Tips & Warnings

• Get assurance from the company that they have insurance in case any damage is done to your home during installation, otherwise it will fall on you.