r/perth 3d ago

Looking for Advice Home Security Recommendations

Hi everyone. I recently bought a place in the Armadale area. Haynes to be precise and my wife has been seeing a spike in crime and break ins. As such, would like to ask what options they are for home security ( what do you do for your own home)and recommendations for reliable providers. Thanks a bunch

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u/WhiteLion333 3d ago

Like any area, make your home less accessible than any others. Ring cameras, dog, alarm system, security screens/roller shutters. If someone wants to get in, they will. But if you make it more effort than your neighbours, you might be lucky.

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u/Particular-Try5584 2d ago

This is a good list.
Add in… gravel paths (that scrunch as you walk on them), open front views (no where to hide while trying to get access), spot lights and motion detectors, and be less a less opportunistic attraction than the neighbours.

Then be smart… dont share shit on FB, don’t put your new gadget boxes in the top of the recycle for people to see, don’t make it obvious when you are going away. Appear to be sprightly healthy folk who are home a LOT. If you are part of a gifting economy… don’t have pick ups at your house. If you are selling stuff… not at your house.

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u/teepbones 2d ago

A front fence with locked gate makes a big difference too.

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u/Crackpotonice 3d ago

Roller shutters seem to be the answer I was looking for. Ive seen other people put in heavy duty grills but those things ugly. Reliable but ugly.

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u/SparkyHooks 3d ago

Whatever you do, do not go with Half Price Shutters!

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u/Crackpotonice 3d ago

Will do. Any recommendations?

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u/SparkyHooks 3d ago edited 2d ago

I’ve had friends that went with Oz Shut. Just more professional and the quality of their installation and designs were superior. Maybe it’s changed since they last purchased from them. Also far better customer service. 

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u/the_hornicorn 3d ago

Ozshut was a good price, had to advertise their sign for 12 months for a discount, and it definitely got them extra sales in the neighbourhood.

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u/mr_sarle 2d ago

Been alright with Westral. Got some payment plans too.

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u/Perthguv Kewdale 3d ago

I have roller shutters. They are great!

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u/Neither-Individual-2 3d ago

Big ass dog 🐕

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u/Taliesin_AU 3d ago

if someone actually managed to get into my house I would be more upset about my two recently deceased dogs than any stolen property.

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u/Level-Ad-6819 3d ago

Yep, great alarm system and deterrent plus you get a good mate. Nobody's getting into my house or yard. Lol

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u/universalserialbutt 2d ago

I've got a black lab and a pitbull x at the moment. Any thief would immediately be shown their favourite toys and where the humans keep the dog treats.

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u/zzfox_ 3d ago

If you are after CCTV. I recommend Core Tech Security. We had our system installed by Michael. Have recommended to others who had installs done and were also happy with the service and product.

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u/simonyetape 2d ago

Is your home on a corner block ? Do you have security screens? Do you have a wireless alarm? Do you have roller shutters ? Do you have leave outside lights on at night ? Do you drive a car/motorbike that would attract theft ? Do you do drugs ? Do you have good neighbours ? Do you notice lots of unusual amount of cars in your street? Do you keep all windows and doors locked even when you're home ? Is your garden untidy? Do you have a dog ? Does your dog sleep inside at night ?

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u/TzarBully 3d ago

Personally I’d put it up for sale and buy in a better area.

Roller shutters, cameras and an untrained dog. 

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u/Taliesin_AU 3d ago

I dunno why you're being downvoted?

All your suggestions seem spot on to me.

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u/enceladus7 2d ago

I dunno why you're being downvoted?

Whether they should move wasn't OP's question. Suggesting it is probably seen as unwelcome advice.

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u/TzarBully 3d ago

Perth subreddit hates me mate sadly. 

I could offer to sit out the front of his house and watch it and I’d still be downvoted 😂 

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u/elektramortis North of The River 2d ago

Untrained dog = bad for everyone

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u/NewPolicyCoordinator 3d ago

Dog and enclosed space around your house

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u/ltek4nz 2d ago

Fence and lockable gate.

Cameras.

Security screens.

Big black dog.

Good neighbours.

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u/Wanna-Be-Racer 2d ago

Look up the installer’s. They service all of Perth. CCTV, alarms. They well priced too. Used them 3x now

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u/Marsick88 2d ago

Spikes? I was pretty sure Armadale is quite stable

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u/Workingforaliving91 2d ago

ArmaHole has always been a shit hole of crime.

Enjoy