Home Security Systems For Larger Homes In The Charleston Area: Must-Haves To Protect Your Property

We love protecting homes and families in the Charleston area.

From Downtown to Summerville, Isle of Palms to Mount Pleasant, having a professional security system installed is vital for any home – small or large.

While smaller home sizes can have their challenges as well (depending on particular architecture), larger homes in the Lowcountry present even more obstacles in proper protection. Missing out on details on a larger property – something that can easily happen given the scale of some homes – could mean missed coverage.

And missed coverage means creating opportunities for burglars and other criminals to slip through the cracks of even the best security systems if they aren’t fully equipped.

That said, if you own and/or live in a large home or mansion in the Charleston area, below are some important notes and details you may want to consider when you evaluate electronic security protection.

Challenges Of Protecting A Large Home

Mentioned above there are many unique challenges when it comes to protecting a large home.

Depending on the orientation, architectural features, surrounding terrain and neighborhood, there can be several items to consider that make larger homes vulnerable.

Additional buildings and other structures on the property can also be factors in designing a security system.

Larger properties are often home to much more surrounding landscape features, like trees and other other large foliage creating different kinds of challenges, as well.

Creating A Solid Security Base

Every security system starts with a solid security system base – a security panel, window/door sensors, motion detectors and even glass break detectors.

Larger homes tend to have more entryways (doors and accessible windows), so this security base likely will be much larger in terms of devices than smaller homes, but the idea is the same: coverage for uninvited/unwanted intruders entering your home.

Once you have the base set and most vital areas locked down, you can cover other important areas in your home (like an closet, cabinet or room), additional sensors can be added so you keep an eye on when they are accessed, as well.

Security Cameras Are A Must

More square footage can mean more opportunities for intruders to approach your large home.

Outside security camera coverage — with higher quality cameras — allows you capture would-be evidence if an intruder makes their way around your home.

Again, external structures and trees can often obscure sight lines, so camera placement has to be carefully considered.

Often in larger homes, garages and main entryways can be added to your list of indoor camera placements. Pools, pool houses and other outside structures can also be considered for indoor cameras here.

Align Yourself With An Experienced Security Partner

Every home comes with its own unique challenges.

Larger homes and properties can mean those unique challenges get more complex.

An experienced, professional home security partner can make the difference between getting the security you need or ending up with security that can leave you vulnerable.

A home security team that has extensive work on larger homes will be able to point things out that other companies may miss.