Blake Fire and Security Systems

Home Intruder Alarm Upgrade in Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Date: 24 October 2025

We were contacted by the owner of a detached house in Southend-on-Sea. They wanted our help to install a new Intruder Alarm system at the property.

AN OLD, UNRELIABLE ALARM SYSTEM WON'T PROTECT YOUR HOME WHEN YOU NEED IT

A site survey revealed that the existing alarm system was old and in serious need of an upgrade. Why? Well, it was unreliable!

The customer wanted to ensure their home and property was always well protected. And have a system that was easy to use from a control panel AND their mobile phone.

We quoted for the installation of a compliant, smart intruder alarm system. It needed to cover the whole of the property.

We also quoted for an annual maintenance contract. This ensures that the system will continue to perform at an optimal level.

A NEW SMART & COMPLIANT INTRUDER ALARM

We installed a new Texecom Elite system. This was part hard-wired and part wireless to ensure full coverage.

It included:

panel,
bell,
keypad,
passive infrared sensors (PIRs) and
door contacts.

We also installed a SmartCom.

Texecom's SmartCom app lets you control your security from your smartphone or tablet.
You can switch it on and off - either the whole house or specific zones or rooms.

You can receive notifications of system events.

And monitor activity from anywhere in the world.

The SmartCom app can also be connected to your home's IP cameras - if you have a CCTV system on site.

HOME OWNER: OUR NEW SMART ALARM IS EASIER TO USE

The customer was very pleased with the works carried out. They let us know that they find the system a lot easier to use and understand since our upgrade.

CAN BLAKE'S HELP WITH YOUR HOME INTRUDER ALARM?

Is your home security in need of an upgrade?

Does your alarm system provide full coverage across your property? Or are there gaps?

Is it Smart? So you can operate it from your mobile devices?

Click the Get Your Quote button below and we will be happy to help you to secure your home.

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