Securing Alexandra's closely-built homes and businesses
Alexandra is about 4 km east of Sandton City. In Alexandra, properties are built close together, often sharing precast or brick boundary walls. This density means an intruder's path might be directly from a neighbour's yard or a busy street like London Road or Watt Avenue. The first line of defence is not a long driveway, but the actual walls, windows, and doors of the building itself.
Because of this layout, we focus on securing the building envelope. We fit contacts on doors and windows that face shared boundaries, and place indoor detectors to cover entry points. Where outdoor beams are used, we position them carefully in the narrow spaces to detect movement along your walls, not your neighbour's, creating an alert before a window or door is forced.
Many properties in Alex have older alarm systems that have been added to over the years. Our first step is to test the existing wiring and panel to see what can be reliably used. We often find that upgrading the backup battery and making sure the system has a modern cellular communicator makes the biggest difference, making sure it works when needed most.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our alarm systems page.
Questions from Alexandra
My yard is small and right next to my neighbour's. Will outdoor beams cause false alarms?
We place and configure beams specifically for dense areas like Alexandra. By using pet-tolerant detectors and aiming them carefully along your own walls, we can prevent them from being triggered by movement on your neighbour's property.
The alarm in my house is old. Do I need to replace everything?
Not always. Tyson will assess your current system first. If the main panel and wiring are still sound, we can often improve your security by adding new detectors or a reliable communicator without replacing the entire alarm.
Every Alexandra property is different, so we look before we quote. Send us a photo or call, and we will arrange a visit and a written quote for your burglar alarm work.