Alarm upgrade guide
Consider a new control panel, simpler operation, updated detection or remote app access.
System upgrades · East & South East England
Make more of your existing security.
Your property changes. Your security should keep up. Find out what can be improved before committing to a new system.
Design. Installation. Ongoing care.01206 323900
Considered from the start
A practical review. A clear next step.
Aegis offers free, no-obligation surveys for customers looking to improve their security arrangements. We review what is installed, what you need it to do and the changes that could help.
- Existing equipment and requirements reviewed
- Compatibility and necessary tests considered
- A specification and quotation tailored to your property
Find your fit
What would you like to improve?
Start with the outcome you need. The survey establishes the equipment and work required.
Every property is different. A site survey helps establish which option is suitable.
Improve the viewYour CCTV
Review coverage, image detail and recording requirements alongside the equipment you already have.
- Best suited to
- Owners whose current CCTV no longer meets their needs.
- Worth considering
- The assessment establishes which parts can be retained and what needs to change.
- Coverage review
- Recording requirements
- Equipment compatibility assessed
Match today’s needsYour alarm
Discuss changes to the building, routines or security requirements and review how the installed alarm can respond.
- Best suited to
- Properties with an older alarm or changed requirements.
- Worth considering
- Any insurer conditions and existing system details should be shared before the specification is agreed.
- Property requirements reviewed
- Current equipment assessed
- Upgrade or replacement options
Bring the details togetherThe wider system
Review gates, entry controls and connected security where the current arrangement could work better for your property.
- Best suited to
- Owners considering improvements across more than one system.
- Worth considering
- Integration is assessed individually; existing equipment may limit the available options.
- A joined-up property review
- Integration requirements discussed
- A tailored scope of work
Good to know
The detail makes
the difference.
Explore the practical considerations behind a system that works for your property, your routine and your plans.
Get advice for your property01What happens at the review?Understand the starting point.
We visit the premises to review the existing installation and discuss your needs. Necessary checks help establish whether the proposed changes can work as intended.
Bring any equipment information, service records or specific issues you want the team to consider.
02Keeping useful equipmentCheck compatibility before deciding.
An upgrade starts with an assessment of the existing system. What can be retained depends on its condition, compatibility and the requirements of the proposed solution.
We will discuss the specification before preparing a quotation, so you understand the proposed scope.
03A quotation built around your propertyAgree the work before it starts.
Once the specification is agreed, Aegis prepares a quotation tailored to the property and individual requirements.
Review the equipment, installation work and any ongoing service arrangements as part of that decision.
A little clarity
Your questions,
answered.
Have something specific in mind?
Talk it through on 01206 323900.
Do I have to replace everything?
That depends on the current equipment and the improvements you want. The survey helps establish which parts are suitable to retain and where changes are needed.
Is the upgrade survey free?
We offer free, no-obligation surveys for customers looking to improve or upgrade their security arrangements. Contact the team with your postcode and requirements.
Can you assess a system from another installer?
Yes. Share any equipment and service details you have so the team can assess the installation and confirm the available options.
What information should I provide?
Tell us the system type, approximate age, make or model if known, the property postcode and what you would like it to do better.
Aegis brochures & guides
Alarm options, at your own pace.
Explore the equipment, compare the possibilities and keep a guide to hand when you talk to our team.
Optional alarm upgrades
Compare keypads, detectors, vehicle protection and other additions to discuss with your installer.
Our team will confirm which options are compatible with your system.
Your property. Your next step.
Tell us what could work better.
A clearer camera view, a more suitable alarm or easier access starts with understanding what you already have.
- 01Tell us what you have in mind
A postcode and a few details help us understand the project.
- 02We’ll talk through the options
Practical advice, with a site survey where needed.
- 03Make a decision with confidence
Understand the proposed system and your quote before proceeding.
Let’s talk about your project.
Share a few details. Our team will help you take it from here.
