Update
I got a call back from [broken link removed]This seems to be a federation of 13 sub-contractors who are all ex-Phonewatch. For maintenance they charge €50 per visit and said I would need two visits a year. The alarm monitoring is done via a separate company Smart Monitoring and costs €196.
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My problem with this arrangement is that if the alarm beeps in the middle of the night, as it has done a few times, the guys in Smart Monitoring won't know how to bypass it. I would have to call the contractor who might or might not answer his phone at that hour of the morning.
In the meantime Phonewatch called me back and reduced the price to €300. This covers parts which I presume that the Alarm Watch Security Group doesn't cover as it's not a maintenance agreement as such. As Phonewatch says:
"Our new service is the
best the security industry in Ireland has to offer, you’ll get;
· Instant response to your alarm(s) and dispatch of emergency services
· Lifetime guarantee on your alarm system including labour charges*
· Service and maintenance of your alarm system
· All break in emergency repairs are covered
· Emergency services callout charges are covers (if not covered by your insurance)
· You and your home are linked to our Alarm Receiving Centre, with a proven track record as
industry leaders and experts – 24/7,365"
Try [broken link removed], KoolKid who posts here now and again, and is very active and helpful on Boards work with them.
Thanks Leo. I called them and they are another one of the Answering Machine operators.