Wherever you live, water is always a concern. There is either too little or too much, or it comes at the wrong time, or in the wrong place. This last situation can be particularly detrimental to home and business owners alike, because any kind of water in the wrong place can quickly result in costly problems. Thankfully, water detection can be incorporated into business surveillance and home security/monitoring systems, which can help save your home and business from damages and terrible losses.
Risks from Water Damage
Without water detection, even the smallest of undetected leaks become threats to the structural integrity of your property. Between rot and mould growth, the constant presence of water is serious. In addition to structural issues, without water detection, your home or business will lose thousands of litres of water for which you must pay. Considering that a home’s yearly leaks can easily add up to 38,000 litres, or the equivalent of most residential swimming pools, incorporating water detection into your home or business surveillance system is a cost-saving idea. This is particularly true for commercial properties where structural repairs, mould mitigation, and the excessive presence of water can result in forced closures and the resulting loss of revenue, repair costs, and possibly even relocation and/or storage costs.
Water Detection
When leaks are detected early, damage and mould can be stayed off, and repair costs can be minimal. This is one reason why some insurance companies offer reduced premiums for properties with a water detection system integrated into the home or business surveillance system. Another benefit of the integration of systems is peace of mind. With real-time alerts, you can react swiftly, even if you are out of town.
Floods, Burst Pipes & Other Surprising Water Problems
Of course, not all water damage is caused by a persistent leak. In fact, storms, extreme weather fluctuations, and Alberta’s famous freeze-thaw cycle all contribute to the increased chance of sever water damage events caused by rain, melting snow, and flooded rivers. Weakened and aging infrastructures and properties are at a great risk of causing water damage as climate change results in extreme weather events and unseasonal temperatures.
How to Incorporate Water Detection into Your Home or Business Surveillance Systems
To find the best solution for your home or business, contact Guardian Security Solutions in Calgary or Lethbridge. We offer a variety of ways to incorporate water detection into your home or business surveillance system. These include:
strategically placing water detection sensors and connecting them to your security system
connecting these sensors to your smart apparatus (phone, tablet), so you can receive immediate notification if water is detected
automating water shut-off if a leak is detected
customizing solutions that address your specific home or business needs.
Visit or call us to learn more about our full array of home and business security solutions such as surveillance, monitoring, and alarms. We are your local security experts who understand the importance of water detection in home and business security in Lethbridge and Calgary.