Moving Your Home Security System

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In 2011, there is an alarming FBI Property Crime Report wherein an estimated of 9.6 million property crime offenses have been recorded. When you are moving into a new home, you are vulnerable to burglary so it is important to keep an eye on your things.

Now that you have everything ready, it's time to look around and see what you might be leaving -- your home security system. If you want to have the same level of security in your new home, read along.

• If you want to install the same home security system, consider what type of alarm system you have. For traditional wired alarm, the installation process can be pretty easy to remember. But you will need a trained technician for drilling holes and running wires through the attached sensors. 

• If you own a wireless security system, it is easier for you to pack up and take it with you. Uninstalling them is fairly simple. You can put it back into the original packaging and place it in the moving truck along with your appliances. 

• Contact your home security company before making a decision and review their contract policy. Here we've rounded up some important considerations for the top home security companies:

1. For ADT customers in good standing and have had active monitoring services for 2 years, take advantage of their Mover’s Guarantee Package.
2. If you are a Vivint customer, there is a 42-month monitoring agreement so you can get up to $1,300 free home security equipment. This agreement applies even if you move into a new home.
3. If you are a SimpliSafe customer, ask about their wireless home security solutions. This means moving it from one home to another is as simple as carrying it with you. They only require updated contact information that can be done by calling customer support.
4. FrontPoint customers can move their home security equipment. To reactivate your system once it's already installed in your new home, call customer support. 
5. Regardless of where you live, LifeShield gives you a 36-60 month monitoring contract. To ensure monitoring services at your new home, update your contact information by calling the customer service.
6. Protection 1 and Pinnacle Security do not move their home security equipment from one home to another. Instead they offer different options depending on the contract conditions. 

Professional movers emphasizes that moving policies of several home security companies vary and may be subject to change. Be sure to fully understand their policies regarding your move to avoid hassles. Keep this guide handy even if you're still looking for a new home security system. Again, it all boils down to reviewing their moving policies and staying informed along the way.