Browse Forums Safer Living 1 Nov 07, 2011 9:13 pm Hi all Our house is near completion soon and looks like we will be the first ones to enter our estate. There are a few builds around us, but probably wont be done soon. I am a bit concerned about how do I keep the house secure. From my end, I am getting home security system, would have liked back to base monitoring, but thanks to Telstra - NBN war, we dont know when will we have the privilege of a telephone line. Getting the home and contents insurance. Getting a dog is not an option For the alfresco doors, I will be getting Crimsafe. Alfresco doors are bi-parting ( 2 fixed and 2 sliding ). Is it worth getting all the sliding door frames 'crimsafed' ??? Anyone else been in a similar situation?? What more can I do to secure my house from the low lifes out there. We have already been broken twice during construction. Thanks for your replies in advance Re: Securing first house in the estate 2Nov 07, 2011 9:16 pm Get exterior low energy bulbs fitted so its well illuminated. A couple of table lights on time switches are good at making the house look occupied. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Securing first house in the estate 3Nov 07, 2011 9:23 pm thanks bashworth. definitely worth doing that. we have an overseas trip planned for early next yr ( planned a while back thinking house would have been done by now, but had some unexpected delays ). One of our main concern is to secure our house around that time. Re: Securing first house in the estate 4Nov 21, 2011 4:14 pm You can still have back to base monitoring, you can install a GPRS which is basically a mobile phone for your alarm system, it cost's a bit extra but at least that way you can still have back to base monitoring Re: Securing first house in the estate 5Nov 22, 2011 8:06 pm taco_bill Hi all Our house is near completion soon and looks like we will be the first ones to enter our estate. There are a few builds around us, but probably wont be done soon. I am a bit concerned about how do I keep the house secure. From my end, I am getting home security system, would have liked back to base monitoring, but thanks to Telstra - NBN war, we dont know when will we have the privilege of a telephone line. Getting the home and contents insurance. Getting a dog is not an option For the alfresco doors, I will be getting Crimsafe. Alfresco doors are bi-parting ( 2 fixed and 2 sliding ). Is it worth getting all the sliding door frames 'crimsafed' ??? Anyone else been in a similar situation?? What more can I do to secure my house from the low lifes out there. We have already been broken twice during construction. Thanks for your replies in advance security lights connected to an infrared detector in areas that are secluded is also a good idea Telecommunications systems, computer Networks and Security systems. Re: Securing first house in the estate 6Jun 15, 2012 1:47 pm 6 foot fences, security grilles on windows and doors, barking dogs, warning signs, and excellent outdoor lighting. Security cameras can be a stong deterent too. Plus helpout identifying the intruder if you do have any problems. Re: Securing first house in the estate 7Jun 15, 2012 3:26 pm If you dont want to have real security cameras, you can buy dummy ones which are essentially the shell of real security cameras. Apart from making the house looked lived in with lights and radios on a timer, there isnt a lot you can do. I found crimsafe became very expensive, very quickly. You might be able to get a security service to do a drive by every night, but that doesnt act as a deterrent. Do you have friends or family who can stay in the house for you? I would definately get a secrity system that takes a mobile sim card - prepaid should do Re: Securing first house in the estate 8Jun 15, 2012 9:18 pm Mobile beats back to base any day. Most responders for those companies at best have a 15-20 minute response, AFTER they've called you, the mobile phone system cuts out the middleman. A good system will let you know when multiple zones have been activated to minimise the need to respond to false alarms. Building Masterton Overture Re: Securing first house in the estate 9Jun 17, 2012 3:32 pm Banj Mobile beats back to base any day. Most responders for those companies at best have a 15-20 minute response, AFTER they've called you, the mobile phone system cuts out the middleman. A good system will let you know when multiple zones have been activated to minimise the need to respond to false alarms. If your company is giving you a 20 minute response time then I would be searching for another company. The company should be ringing you as soon as they receive an alarm then you decide whether to send a patrol or not. If you request a patrol to be sent then it should be there within 10 minutes 15 max if not then I would look somewhere else. Also mobile phone monitoring is all good and well (it's definitely a cost effective way) but what happens when your mobile phone is out of range, or you go on holidays? Re: Securing first house in the estate 13Sep 09, 2012 9:40 pm Im real close to being ready and beginning to worry... No one near us will be finished for another few months! Gonna be some sleepless nights for me! Check out our blog below! We are using iDraft and Cozzcorp for our build http://ridgydidge1460.blogspot.com Plans: http://www.idraft.com.au Construction: http://www.cozzcorp.com.au Re: Securing first house in the estate 14Sep 10, 2012 4:29 pm Hi Banksy, I and my partner ... did a driveby on saturday and were surprised to see the footpath ... We both liked your brick selection the Mocha Bricks looks really cool Cheers for being one of the frist settlers at the Ridge !! Re: Securing first house in the estate 15Jan 01, 2013 3:19 pm Banj Yep, no system is better than people. Some of the most secure houses are in older suburbs full of retirees Sure there is: A moat. Filled with alligators. Alternatively, strategically placed bear traps. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ If none of these options are practical, then yes, you'll probably need to revert to other options put forward in this thread. Building a Delta 21 at Craigieburn - http://homeofzero.blogspot.com.au/ Deposit: 26/02. 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