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3 Reasons We Are Grateful for our Customers on the Grand Strand

Published November 4, 2022 | By Dorien

Happy November. It’s a Great Month To Be Grateful!

As the calendar continues to roll forward, we are headed towards a new year quickly. Before we get to 2023 however, we still have several holidays to celebrate and nearly two months to fill with work and family life.

November is a great time to express how grateful you are.

Share with your family, your colleagues and your community all the things you are grateful for.

To set an example, here are 3 reasons we at Strand Security ad grateful for our customers on the Grand Strand.

1 Grand Strand Customers are Friendly

People who live on the Grand Strand are friendly – well, for the most part. Our customers are by far happy, friendly and content.

When our tech teams visit our customers on-site, we are greeted by friendly, smiling faces. We love living on the Grand Strand for this reason alone. What’s not to love about our weather, our community, our state, right?

We love our Strand Security Grand Strand customers because they are friendly. How about you, do you experience friendliness in your daily life?

2 Our Strand Security Customers are Loyal

We’ve been in business on the Grand Strand for well over 10 years! Some of our customers have been with us form the start, and many who joined us later are still with us. We have found that Strand Security customers are friendly AND loyal. They stick with us and continue to stick with us as their needs change.

Several customers have hired us for their commercial needs as well as their family needs. Others have moved homes and needed to upgrade their security systems, their security cameras and add additional security measures. We love returning customers as it shows loyalty.

3 Grand Strand Customers Refer Us their Friends and Family!

The 3 reason we are so very grateful for our amazing customers is that a large part of our business comes from personal referrals!

Yes, many of satisfied customers tell their neighbors, friends, family and colleagues about us. It’s a great way for them to show their satisfaction for our services and for us to know we are doing it right! We are a locally owned and locally operated business and your security is our business!

What Are You Grateful For in November?

We’d love to know what you are grateful for! If it is our service, we’d love for you to let us know. Send us an email via heather@strandsecurity.com, or leave us a Facebook or better yet, a Google review. We live for those!

Social proof is everything!

Posted in Myrtle Beach Business Security, Myrtle Beach Home Security | Tagged customer care, customers, grateful, Home security

What Home Security Packages are Available to Grand Strand Residents?

Published October 14, 2022 | By Dorien

“Bundle”

Who hasn’t heard that word in recent …commercials? Do you love savings? Do you like a deal, a bargain? Do you like feeling you ‘won’ better service, better pricing or better bundles? Who doesn’t love combining services for a better price point? Strand Security has you covered!

When we went looking for keywords YOU (our audience) were searching for on Google, we saw you are searching for Home Security Packages.

Do we ‘bundle’ here at Strand Security? Sure we do!

What Home Security Packages are Available to Grand Strand Residents?

The short answer about our bundles, or home security packages, is to ask us!

If you have a home security system, and want to create a smarthome, we can add those new components and that new service into a new package for you.

If you are a commercial customer of ours, and we take care of your business, restaurant, or any of your commercial systems, and you want to protect your family, we can create a home security package for you!

If you are considering purchasing or building a new home, and want options like a central vacuum, smart window shades, a sound system or a complete home theater build, we can bundle that!

Customizable Systems, Customizable Home Security Packages

No one customer of ours is alike.

No one customer has the exact same needs as another.

No one customers comes to us with the exact same issues as another.

We customize your home security packages for that very reason.

Do you already have an (older) system? We might be able to reuse some of the technology!

Home Security Packages are Based on Your Needs

When we work together, we look for the best solutions for your home.

We strive to your home secure, your family safe and your assets protected.

Your security is our business.

We work with

Home owners in Horry County and Georgetown County
Retirees
New residents to South Carolina
New parents
Those who care for kids and elderly aka the sandwich generation
Business owners
and more.

Home Security Protection: Building, Family and Assets

We secure everything and everyone close to you.

If you have an elderly family member in your care, we can provide a personal panic button to add to your system.
If you need to give access to your home to several people (babysitters, contractors), consider changing your system to a smarthome system so you’ll never need a key again, just personalized codes for easy and secure access!
If you have assets like expensive cars, baots, jet skis or other fun toys on your premises, you’ll want special cameras and sensors to secure those high ticket items.

Your Security is our business!

Give Strand Security A Call to Talk about Home Security Packages

We are only a phone call away! Let us know your problem and we will tell you how we can help you solve your problems or security issues.

Posted in Home security tips, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Home Security, personal safety | Tagged Grand Strand, Home security, home security packages, security packages

Who Installs the Best Home Security Systems with Cameras in Myrtle Beach?

Published October 13, 2022 | By Dorien

Do you already have a home security system with cameras? Do you live in the Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand area?

Then this might be an article you want to skip! 😉

We are going to talk about who installs the best home security systems with cameras in Myrtle Beach and while you might already guess the answer to be ‘Strand Security’, were are going to give you enough reasons to agree with us! Sound fair? Read on.

Why Choose Strand Security for your Home Security System?

We want to to feel good about choosing us as your service provider. We work closely with our clients so they can be sure to get what they want and need to protect their home, their assets and more importantly, their families.

Choose us because we use the same systems we install to protect our own loved ones. We only recommend brands and technology we have in our own homes! What is good enough for us, is good enough for our clients. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Make the choice to go with us because we care about your safety and security. That is it.

Trust us with what is most dear to you and we will pull through.

Your security. Our business!

Why Choose Us for your Home Security System with Cameras?

We install not just home security system cameras, but all different type of cameras. While we provide services for homeowners on the Grand Strand, we also have a huge commercial division where we install security cameras of all sorts and types each and every day!

Chances are that whatever you think we need, we can provide along with advice and what we recommend you instal. We do keep up with the latest technology, the best brands and newest trends in our industry!

Why Choose Strand Security for Installation when you Live in Myrtle Beach?

We work where we live, we live where we work.

Locally owned and locally operated, we are your first choice of local home security systems providers. We’ve been on the Grand Strand for many years and provide excellent service. (don’t take our word for it, read the Google reviews!)

If you need us, we answer the phone.

If a problem arises, we will be there.

If you want to upgrade, we can do that!

What Makes Strand Security Your Best Choice for Home Security Systems Installation?

We have many years of home security systems experience.

We sell home security systems.

We install install home security cameras.

We maintain your home security system if you live within our area of work, anywhere in Horry County or Georgetown County South Carolina.

We offer the best service, at the most competitive pricing and we are a locally owned and locally operated small business. We live where we work!

For Home Security Systems with Cameras in Myrtle Beach, Connect With us!

We can’t wait to welcome you into the fold of Strand Security customers. It is as simple as picking up the phone. We are ready for your calls.

Posted in Home security tips, Myrtle Beach Home Security, Security Cameras | Tagged best home security, best home security system, cameras, home security system pricing, security cameras

The 7 Types of Commercial Security Systems You Want to Know About!

Published October 10, 2022 | By Dorien

Strand Security of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina offer home security systems, as well as commercial security systems. If you own or operate a business in Horry County or Georgetown county, if you are responsible for a commercial building and its occupants, you need to come talk to us!

Strand Security is THE locally owned and locally operated security business for commercial systems!

While we know what you need, and we certainly encourage you to come to us and ask questions, you might need to learn more about your option before you speak with us.

In this blog, we will explain 7 types of commercial security systems. if you have questions, please ask!

Your security. Our business!

1 Security Camera + Video Surveillance Systems

Security cameras and video surveillance equipment allow for real-time monitoring of the commercial building. Hospitals, Schools, Universities – most if not all use video surveillance systems to track visitors and employees in real-time.

2 Security Alarm Systems

Secure the premises and keep employees safe with a commercial security alarm system. A commercial security alarm system is made up of many components – and is customized to each customers’ needs.

3 Access Control Systems

Access control systems allow for screening of employees and visitors and give them different levels of access, electronically. The preset system determines who gains entry to your commercial building. Access control systems lets you choose authorized credentials that can unlock doors, buildings and vehicles.

4 Fire and Emergency Exit Systems

Commercial fire safety systems are mandated by building codes, local laws and requirements, and other factors. Fire and emergency systems are in place to allow for immediate alerts throughout the building, quick exits and immediate access for emergency responders.

5 Cyber Security Systems

While Strand Security does not specialize in cybersecurity systems, we would be remiss to leave this system out! Cybersecurity systems includes systems for data encryption, anti-virus software, traffic monitoring and computer firewall protection if needed.

6 Gate Access Systems

Housing communities, commercial parking spaces, hospital parking lots… what they have in common is that they may need to be gated for limited access by vehicles to manage guest and visitors, as well as employees and residents. Other commercial spaces that might need gated access systems include airports, restaurants, sport complexes and more. Gated access systems are put into place to prevent theft and vandalism, and can provide peace of mind by offering 24/7 security.

7 Sensor Systems

Laboratoriums, hospitals and other temperature controlled spaces… they are all prime candidates for sensor systems. Door and window contact sensors notify business owners or managers when a door or window opens, or if it’s left ajar for a certain amount of time. Besides contact sensors, different sensor systems use infrared sensors, laser sensors and microwave sensors for commercial space security.

Let us Know How Strand Security Can help You!

We love working on commercial security systems. Here is one we completed in North Myrtle Beach! We are happy to answer your questions and help you with your commercial security systems. We only work with the best, nationally recognized brands.

Posted in Myrtle Beach Business Security, Security Cameras | Tagged commercial property, commercial security, commercial security system

Ring in the Fall Season With these 5 Most Unusual Home Security Tips

Published September 28, 2022 | By Dorien

Home Security Tips Galore!

A quick Google search gets you the most common home security tips.

We’ve covered them here on this Strand Security blog extensively over the past 7+ years! But what about the more unusual security tips? Things you might not think about when you purchase a home?

We’ve gone and done it! We’ve collected five of the most unusual home security tips we could find into one blog. Get ready for these home security hacks you wish you’d known sooner.

1 Move your alarm keypad!

Sure, most people depend on security companies (us) to install keypads for a home security system, but some don’t. If you are among a growing number of homeowners going the DIY home installation of home security systems like RING, do a quick audit on the location of the keypad.

Where is it?
Can it be seens through a window?

Here is why!

“An observant burglar might scope out the place and even watch you enter the numbers into the keypad. A would-be burglar can also glance through a window to see if you’ve activated your alarm system before leaving the house.”

Move it out of sight!

2 Find an unusual place for valuables

Most homeowners keep jewelry, cash and valuables in… their master bedroom! One way to secure those items is to NOT put them there in the first place.

May we suggest the back of a storage closet, a kitchen cabinet, a floor safe or elsewhere in your home, ANYWHERE BUT the master bedroom?

3 Don’t hang (car) keys near the back or front doors!

During the day keep the keys and car keys near you. You’ll need them to lock your home, as well as drive your car. But what about at night? Do you have a habit of hanging your car keys near the back door, garage door or front door?

Don’t do it!

Instead, take them with you into your bedroom where the are much safer and you’ve just made it much harder for a thief to take off with your car(s).

4 Decoy everything!

Get decoy security cameras, a decoy safe and even decoy keys. Burglars go in and out in minutes. They will not open up a safe, they will just carry the safe out and take it with them. If you want to fool those fools entering your home uninvited, become the master of decoys.

It works!

(for personal safety, we recommend a decoy wallet, too, especially when traveling and visiting new unfamiliar cities!)

5 Sliding Doors need extra protection

If your home has a beautiful glass sliding door, you need more protection than just a simple lock. Sliding door usually have small locks that are easy to break so adding an additional security measure seems right. If the door is not properly installed, a burglar can easily lift it off the tracks, so be sure to check your sliding glass doors for baseline security.

The best way to secure a sliding glass door is to put a rod (wood or metal) or something similar on the tracks and lodge it between the door and the wall. If an ill-intended burglar manages to unlock the sliding door, they still won’t be able to slide it open with a rod is in the way on its tracks!

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Posted in Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach Home Security, Ring Cameras | Tagged do it yourself home security, Fall, RING cameras