If your property already has an alarm system in place, you do not need to start from scratch to improve your security. Our alarm system takeover service allows us to inspect, update, and improve your current alarm system so it meets modern standards. We work with a wide range of alarm brands and control panels, and our engineers are experienced in restoring older or inherited systems to full reliability.
Why Choose an Alarm System Takeover Service Instead of a New Installation?
A full replacement is not always necessary. An alarm system takeover service is often the most cost-effective way to strengthen your home or business security. It is ideal for anyone moving into a new property with an existing alarm or carrying out a refurbishment where the infrastructure is already in place. Our takeover service helps you get more value from your current home security system installation while ensuring it meets today’s requirements.
Takeover vs New Installation
| Factor | Alarm System Takeover | New Alarm Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Usually more cost-effective (reuses existing infrastructure) | Higher cost due to new equipment and full install |
| Disruption | Low disruption (testing, reprogramming, component upgrades) | More disruption (new wiring routes, new devices, full setup) |
| Time to Complete | Often completed quickly, sometimes within a single visit | Typically longer due to full installation work |
| Best For | Inherited/older systems that are structurally sound but outdated or poorly configured | Systems beyond repair, incompatible, or requiring a complete redesign |
| Outcome | Improved reliability, updated programming, modern performance without starting again | Brand new system with fully new hardware and configuration |
Signs Your Existing Alarm System Needs a Takeover
You may benefit from a professional alarm system takeover service if you notice any of the following:
- Frequent false alarms
- Unknown codes or missing user manuals
- Outdated technology or no mobile app control
- Sensors that trigger inconsistently
- A system with no recent maintenance or service history
These issues can leave your property vulnerable, but we can resolve them.
What Our Takeover Service Includes
Our alarm system takeover service provides a complete refresh of your existing home or business security system installation. This includes:
- A full system inspection and health check
- Reprogramming, optimisation, and security updates
- Replacement of faulty parts or outdated components
- Access to our 24/7 support and optional maintenance packages
We make sure your system is secure, compliant, and ready to protect your property without the cost of a new installation.
What to Expect During the Takeover Process
We keep the process simple and disruption-free. Our service includes:
- A free survey to assess the system you already have
- Full testing of all zones, sensors, and control panels
- Identification of any weaknesses or compliance issues
- Reconfiguration and upgrades to bring the system up to standard
- A full handover and demonstration so you know exactly how your upgraded alarm works
We aim to leave you with a system that feels new, without the expense of starting again.
Why Homeowners and Businesses Trust Third Eye Installation Systems
With over 37 years of experience in security system installation, we bring a level of expertise that few companies can match. Our engineers are NSI Gold certified, and we are proud to be Which? Trusted Traders. We also provide a 24/7 helpline, giving you support whenever you need it.
Get Started with a Free Survey
If you want your existing alarm tested, improved, or professionally taken over, our alarm system takeover service is the ideal solution.
Get in touch and let us bring your existing alarm up to the standard your property deserves.
FAQs
1. What is an alarm system takeover?
An alarm system takeover is when a professional installer inspects, updates, and reconfigures an existing alarm rather than replacing it with a new one. We keep the core hardware where possible, fix faults, update programming, upgrade components and bring the system up to modern security standards.
2. Do I need a full replacement, or is a takeover enough?
A takeover is usually enough if the system is structurally sound but outdated, unreliable or poorly configured. If the wiring is intact and the detectors are compatible, we can restore the system to full performance without the cost of a new installation. We only recommend a full replacement when a system is beyond repair or no longer compliant with current regulations.
3. Will you work with any existing alarm brand or panel?
Yes. Our engineers are trained on a wide range of alarm brands and control panels, including many older systems that homeowners inherit when moving into a property. We can test, reprogramme and upgrade most systems so they run reliably and meet today’s security expectations.
4. What happens during the takeover process?
We start with a free survey to see what equipment you already have. We check all detectors, wiring and control panels, identify faults or weaknesses, update programming and replace any components that are no longer performing properly. Once the system is brought up to standard, we provide a full handover so you know how everything works.
5. Is a takeover disruptive to my home or business?
No. A takeover is far less disruptive than a new installation because it uses your existing infrastructure. Most of the work involves testing, reprogramming and upgrading components. In many cases, the system can be fully restored and improved within the same visit.