What needs to be done during a house build to allow for the installation of a fully functioning alarm at a later time?

Wires have to be run to all windows/doors?

If so, how does it all work? ie. what type of wire, how much does it cost, etc.

Basically, i am not concerned about having an alarm for the first few months - but want to do whats necessary during the building of the house to allow for installation later.

It all depends on what kind of detection devices etc you want to use as to where you put your cables.

You need to do some proper planning and if your not aware of the type of system your after then you need to do some research into what protection you need.

Have you not considered getting a proffesional in to do the job for you?

It will probably be just as cheap in the long run and a lot less of a pain for you!

Have you not considered getting a proffesional in to do the job for you?

It will probably be just as cheap in the long run and a lot less of a pain for you!

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This is usually the case, even if you 'can do a bit of wiring'.

Yep, if you manage to get one bit wrong it could cost as much to have a pro re-do it as it would to get them in to start with.

There's also the fact that some alarm companies\engineers won't install a system on existing\prewired properties.

If you're happy for someone else to have a look post your location and someone here might be willing to assist, as long as you don't start haggling....

as long as you don't start haggling....

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Oh and merry christmas BTW !!

bit grumpy tonight Lurchio?

bit grumpy tonight Lurchio?

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Does look a bit like that doesn't it from the posts so far! There's a story behind this.

I'm currently in the process of getting a new vehicle. While I decide what to get I've got a temporary van, which broke down near Chester as I was on my way to Telford from Mold. I'm not too chuffed now, 4 hours I was sat in the van, got me mam to come and pick us up as it was an hours drive and didn't fancy walking!

While I was parked in the bus stop I did see a TEAM security van pass several times, IO did wonder if being a fellow member on this forum would entitle me to a free lift home!

which broke down near Chester as I was on my way to Telford from Mold. I'm not too chuffed now, 4 hours I was sat in the van, got me mam to come and pick us up as it was an hours drive and didn't fancy walking!

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he he he rofl................sorry ha ha ha

While I was parked in the bus stop I did see a TEAM security van pass several times, IO did wonder if being a fellow member on this forum would entitle me to a free lift home!

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He wouldn't know who you were, though, would he? Being in a temporary van an' all

He wouldn't know who you were, though, would he? Being in a temporary van an' all

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Well, no, that's why I didn't flag him down. I could have been anyone!

Oh, and mams are special eh, might even get her a crimble pressie now!

Edited December 22, 200421 yr by Lurch

Crimble pressie yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

<It all depends on what kind of detection devices etc you want to use as to where you put your cables.>

I'm not really sure to be honest. I have bought a house in a development off the plans. My main concern right now is to make sure i think through of any extras that can be done during the build to make life easier once i get the keys.

Havnt looked at systems at all. Whilst i want to keep the costs down, theres no point getting a system that just doesnt do the job effectively.

Any suggestions in terms of systems would be greatly appreciated.

<Have you not considered getting a proffesional in to do the job for you?>

Well, i hadnt really - in fact, with all the financial headaches of a big mortgage, legal fees, valuations, furniture, etc, etc,. i would prefer to look at sorting this out 6+ months after taking possession. However, if i have to sort it out during the build because of wiring, then i suppose i dont have the option to defer installation.

How big a deal is it to do an installation once the house is built? Does it add to the cost - or is it messier due to wiring?

<If you're happy for someone else to have a look post your location and someone here might be willing to assist, as long as you don't start haggling....>

Nothing to look at right now but a concrete raft! Completion date is August 2005 - i'm trying to plan in advance. Im based in Ireland (West) - not sure if you have irish installers on this board.....?

Edited December 22, 200421 yr by borderfox