Get your home winter-ready with i-Protech

As winter closes in and the dark nights get longer, now is the time to think about securing your home and property.

Kintore-based home security expert i-Protech has experienced a big upsurge in customers. An accredited installer of CCTV systems, it provides a wide range of solutions, from three-camera systems to pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras popular with commercial clients.

Supervisory engineer Michael Loszak said: “We have had a large volume of inquiries this month due to homes being targeted by intruders and opportunists, with doors being tried and people generally hanging around acting suspiciously.

“Understandably, this makes people nervous.

“One of our most popular products is the CCTV system by Hikvision, as they offer an app which allows monitoring of your property whether you are home or away. They can also be easily upgraded to include microphones,

Tannoys, beam detectors, thermal imaging and covert surveillance.

“In terms of intruder equipment, we generally use HKC Security systems, which offer an impressive range of wireless kits. We can also upgrade existing systems regardless of manufacturers.”

During the pandemic, many households invested in garden offices. For added protection, Michael recommends a camera covering the garden itself, as well as one in the office.

He explained: “These

can be set up with alerts that would pick up movement. These can then be monitored by a third party if need be. We could also fit a standalone wireless alarm system.”

Always on the lookout for new technologies and as a Paxton access controlapproved installer,

i-Protech is particularly impressed with the flexible Paxton10.

The system allows access to be granted online that can be customised to restrict access to sensitive areas of a building. The system also supports smartphone, watch and traditional card access.

Michael and the team at i-Protech are always willing to offer advice, check homes for security weaknesses, and install alarms and security cameras if needed.

■ For more information or to obtain a quote, visit the i-Protech website.

SAFE AS HOUSES: Michael Loszak says there’s been a surge in interest in security.