Homeowners are installing security systems at a never seen before rate due to anxiety over security this winter, according to one installer.
“Demand is unprecedented for this time of year, and the recurring message is of nervousness; the world is changing, and people are feeling very worried going into the winter months,” explains James Ritchey, Business Development Manager at CCTV.co.uk
According to James, winter is traditionally a steady time of year for installation, and as the clocks go back on the final Sunday in October there is a natural rise in enquiries with homeowners typically increase spending on security measures such as home alarms, CCTV systems and outdoor lighting as the nights get darker.
However, this year demand has increased by as much as 150% in some weeks, with the message from homeowners clear says James, they are worrying about winter: “In some cases lockdown is have a very negative effect on people’s ability to cope with day to day life, and the feeling that the home is a place of safety is key to maintaining a good mental state – it seems logical people are defending their homes by installing more security.”
According to James the most popular products being ordered include doorbell cameras and lighting systems, two-camera CCTV systems and the installation of online purchased CCTV systems.
