If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in or considering a security camera system or CCTV for your home or business premises. Read on to find out more about the benefits and possibilities for CCTV installation in London. To speak to a member of our team to discuss your CCTV requirements, call DCUK on 0208 298 1111. Home CCTV Systems for London Residents Whether you live in a ‘nice’ area or not, your home is still at risk from crimes such as burglary and vandalism. Installing a CCTV camera for your home is a great way to safeguard against criminal activity on your premises. Giving y ..read more

Why are CCTV cameras important? CCTV cameras are the tools that we use for security, and for the monitoring of specific locations.  From our drives to our businesses, we all have something worth protecting.  CCTV cameras give home and business owners the ability to monitor and safeguard places 24/7.  From deterring criminals to monitoring our property when we aren’t there, CCTV cameras give us a security tool that is very effective. Call DCUK on 0208 298 1111 for a tailored quote for expert CCTV installation in Kent, London and the South East.  What type of CCTV system do y ..read more

If you manage a hotel, a block of flats or an office building then you may already be aware that your tenants will more than likely have different needs. What will be favoured by one of your tenants may not be favoured by the others. One situation that this may be prevalent is when you are deciding which tv provider to choose from. At DCUK we have been installing communal IRS systems for many years. If you are interested in having one installed at your property in Kent then call us today on 020 8712 8938 or contact us today! What Is a Communal IRS System? An IRS system (integrated receiving sy ..read more

Looking around, CCTV has become a very popular choice for home and business owners looking to protect their properties. Being surrounded by CCTV cameras every day, you would be forgiven for taking them for granted. In this article, we will be providing a brief history of CCTV systems so that you may come away with a renewed sense of appreciation for this incredibly useful piece of technology.   History of CCTV Systems   The first CCTV cameras were originally used in Nazi Germany in 1942 in order to observe the launch of V-2 rockets whereas the first commercially installed CCTV system ..read more

Your home is a place where you are supposed to feel safe, a place where you also keep all of your treasured possessions that often cannot be replaced. Although in an ideal world we wouldn’t need to protect our belongings, there are still criminals out there who would not hesitate to steal from your home, if given the opportunity. For this reason, CCTV systems are often used as a deterrent for criminals looking to break into homes. On top of this, CCTV systems are also crucial in any police investigation after a crime has been committed. So who exactly are CCTV systems made for?   Advancem ..read more

Protecting Your Home From Burglars Whether you have recently seen an increase in criminal activity in your neighbourhood or you have always been slightly worried about potential burglaries in your area, it is always a sensible choice to take every precaution to ensure that your home is safe from any potential thieves. After all, if you can’t feel safe in your own home, then where can you?   DCUK are the experts when it comes to home security systems, including both CCTV systems and burglar alarms. Although these are incredibly effective tools for protecting your home, it is also important ..read more

Whether you have just purchased a CCTV system or you are currently looking to install one at your home or business, it is important to make sure that you are getting the most out of your CCTV system. The best way to do this is to hire a professional to carry out the installation, as they will have had many years carrying out CCTV installations at a large number of properties for clients with varying needs.   In this article, we will be listing some tips for getting the most out of your CCTV system, so you can ensure that your new security system is effective at protecting your home or bus ..read more

7 Most Common CCTV Myths   For anyone who has never had a CCTV security system installed at their property, the only experience you may have had of CCTV is from seeing it in the movies. For this reason, many myths have developed over the years regarding CCTV. In this article, we go over a 7 of the most common CCTV myths, setting matters straight, once and for all.   CCTV Can Be Installed By Anyone   This myth may have some truth to it, but there are reasons why this is also not entirely true. Although anyone can technically install a CCTV security system, why would you want to ..read more

6 Crimes Caught on CCTV – Presented by DCUK At DCUK, we offer a wide range of CCTV services and installations for our clients in London and the surrounding areas.   For those of us that enjoy watching the occasional sci-fi film, the idea that criminals can often be apprehended, long after leaving the scene of the crime is nothing new. In the UK, although we do not utilise this cutting edge technology, there is said to be an estimated 420,000 CCTV cameras in London alone. This is second to Beijing which is said to have 470,000 cameras.   At first glance, with such a large number of ca ..read more

Burglar Alarm Kent – Explained by DCUK Kent With the current crime statistics rising due to unforeseen circumstances in the economic status, there has always been a demand for house security systems, but now there have been more than ever since the gradual but grounded rise in burglaries in the UK. A burglar alarm in Kent is a sound investment since it’s going to act both as a psychological element as well as an actual deterrent considering the effectiveness of an alarm. If you are looking for a burglar alarm/security system for your home or office then look no further than DCUK. Visit our web ..read more