Nancy MacCreery

More than Home and Business Security Systems

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Security is our industry, but at Secur-Tek, it’s not just a business.  Our job is to help people feel safe, more secure, and able to get help when it’s urgently needed.

As a locally owned and operated company based in Apex, North Carolina, we are proud to serve our neighbors in the greater Triangle area, including:  Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Holly Springs, Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, and Pittsboro.

We appreciate our customers. If you contact us, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and give you an honest quote on a quality security system customized to fit your needs.

Our installation is done by trained technicians who are part of our team, not subcontractors. And we service what we sell.

Some of the custom security system features frequently asked for include:

  • Cameras – indoor and outdoor cameras
  • Security – dual technology motion detectors, with the combined strength of microwave and PIR technologies providing superior detection and reduced false alarms
  • Video doorbells – see who is at your door without having to be there
  • Smart locks – go key free; lock and unlock from anywhere

Secur-Tek can also include smart devices that can make your life more convenient, all connected by the Resideo Total Connect® app, including:

  • MyQ Garage door control
  • Smoke and CO detectors – these life safety devices actively protect you 24/7, even if the system is not armed
  • Temperature controls – to control your climate and save money on your heating/cooling bills
  • Water leak monitors

We also offer special customizations to make life easier for senior citizens. With our Total Connect app, family members can receive event notifications and alerts, letting them know when the senior arms/disarms the security system or presses a button to call for help. When needed, a text alert can be sent when a medicine cabinet or the door to the garage is opened.  And it can help with communication – for example, having a Total Connect camera near the TV will allow the caregiver to chat with their loved ones after their favorite program.

We’ve been in business since 1990 and have many long-time customers. We’ve grown by referral. And we appreciate that!

If you have any questions or would like a complimentary quote, please call us at 919-387-1800 or fill in the form below.

 

HOA Security and Access Control

Homeowner associations in subdivisions, planned communities, or condominium buildings make and enforce rules for the properties and residents. HOA-governed communities often have common areas like swimming pools, fitness centers, and clubhouses.

A private swimming pool run by a homeowner association is an attractive amenity for property owners and potential buyers. However, while they can be popular, pools create some liabilities for the association that need to be addressed to avoid safety and legal concerns. To retain the benefits that a pool brings to the community, the HOA board of directors or association management should mitigate these risks of operating a pool by instituting proper safety measures.

There are four areas of risk to consider:

  • Individuals getting hurt or drowning in the pool area
  • Chemical imbalances in the water that can cause illness
  • Overcrowding and unauthorized entry – this includes people swimming during closed hours or unsupervised children or pets gaining access
  • Vandalism

To mitigate these risks, a HOA should consider:

  1. Proper fencing and gating – this is a basic requirement and is required by North Carolina State law. Check here for a FAQ on Wake County Pool Regulations.
  2. Control access – options available to HOAs include mechanical coded lock systems, magnetic strip key cards, and coded key fobs. Card and key fobs are the most popular solutions to control swimming pool and fitness center access. Requiring proximity cards or badges to enter the pool gates keeps strangers or unattended children out while offering convenient access to members or residents. They can also be set up to open gates at specific times and coded so authorized personnel can review when keys are used for legal as well as illegal entry.
  3. Cameras – A perimeter fence and locked gate is a good start but will not always deter trespassers or vandalism and can’t help in identifying the perpetrators if this happens. Cameras are recommended to supplement fencing and gates. Cameras serve two purposes. If they are openly visible to people entering your community, they will serve as a deterrent to vandalism and off-hours entry. They will also provide helpful evidence for prosecuting individuals caught in the act of committing crimes or in enforcing violations of an HOA’s governing documents. In addition, should someone get hurt or drown, cameras offer the option to review the situation to ensure that safety equipment was in place and that lifeguards and EMTs followed protocol.    It is important to note that cameras should be regularly checked and maintained to ensure proper operation.

Key Considerations when installing or upgrading pool surveillance cameras:

1) Fencing and camera line of sight: Angles and positioning are major concerns for the direction you would like to aim the camera. Be mindful of potential visual obstructions that could become a problem in terms of where the camera is positioned.

2) Height off the ground: If possible, cameras should be placed at least nine feet above the floor/ground, so that it will be more difficult for would-be intruders to tamper with them.

3) Image quality: Your surveillance cameras should have “recognizable” image quality that could be used to identify a suspect or clarify a situation.  After all, what good is having video footage if you can’t use it when you need to? In addition to having the right camera, there needs to be enough lighting at night where the cameras are placed to produce usable images.

4) Camera angles for a clear view: For example, a camera that is positioned in an area with seasonal trees may be fine in the winter, but leaves may block the view in the summer. Or if you have a camera positioned towards nighttime lighting or morning/evening sun, it could hinder the camera’s field of vision during that time.

Secur Tek, Inc. has experience helping HOAs in the Triangle Area select and install the right equipment for the situation, budget, and homeowner requirements. We’d be happy to talk with you if you are in our service area, which includes Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Holly Springs, Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, and Pittsboro in North Carolina.

 

To learn more, visit our HOA page.  Contact us by filling out the form or calling 919-387-1800.