Alarm System Wiring Garden Route | PIR Sensors, Panic Buttons, Armed Response

About Alarm System Wiring in Garden Route

A reliable alarm system is fundamental to property security in South Africa. While the alarm panel and monitoring are typically handled by a security company, the electrical wiring that connects PIR motion sensors, door and window contacts, panic buttons, sirens, and the alarm panel itself requires a skilled electrician. Poor wiring causes false alarms, dead zones, and unreliable detection that compromises your security.

Abacas Solution provides professional alarm system wiring in Garden Route for new installations, system expansions, and rewiring of existing faulty systems. For new builds and renovations, we pre-wire alarm cabling before walls are closed up, ensuring neat concealed runs to every sensor location. For existing properties, we run cables discreetly along skirting boards, through roof spaces, and behind architraves to minimise visual impact.

Our electricians wire for all major alarm brands including IDS, Texecom, DSC, Paradox, and Risco. We install PIR motion detectors in hallways and rooms, door and window reed switches on entry points, dual-tech sensors for high-traffic areas to reduce false alarms, panic buttons in bedrooms and key locations, indoor and outdoor sirens, and keypad wiring at entry/exit points. We also wire alarm panels to armed response communicators (GSM, radio, or IP) and integrate with electric fence alarm zones.

This is one of several specialist services we offer under security & home automation in Garden Route. As part of our Garden Route electrical team, we bring over 25 years of hands-on experience to every job.

Alarm System Wiring in Garden Route - Abacas Solution

When to Call for Alarm System Wiring

Call if you are building a new home and need alarm pre-wiring, if you want to add sensors or panic buttons to your existing alarm, if your alarm has dead zones or unreliable detection, if you experience frequent false alarms, or if you need to wire a new alarm panel for your security company.

Our Alarm System Wiring Process

1

Security Survey

We survey your property to identify all entry points, vulnerable areas, and optimal sensor placement for comprehensive coverage without blind spots.

2

Wiring Plan and Quote

We plan cable routes for all sensors, keypads, panic buttons, and sirens, and provide a detailed quote for materials and installation.

3

Cable Installation

We run alarm cabling to all sensor positions, keypad locations, siren points, and the alarm panel location, using concealed runs wherever possible.

4

Sensor Mounting and Testing

We mount all sensors, connect to the alarm panel, test every zone for correct detection, and verify armed response communication.

Property owners in Garden Route often combine alarm system wiring with electric fence installation & repair in Garden Route and gate motor installation & repair. We handle everything, so you only need one call.

Safety & Compliance

Alarm wiring uses low-voltage DC, but must be kept separate from mains wiring to prevent interference and false alarms. Cable joints must be soldered or use proper terminals to ensure reliable connections. Outdoor sirens must be weatherproof and tamper-protected. Panic buttons should be accessible but discreet. Battery backup on the alarm panel ensures the system remains active during load shedding.

Alarm System Wiring Cost in Garden Route

Alarm wiring costs depend on the number of sensors, cable run distances, and whether the property is a new build (pre-wire) or an existing home (retrofit). Pre-wiring a new build for alarm typically costs R3,000-R6,000 for a standard home. Retrofitting alarm wiring in an existing home costs R4,000-R10,000. Adding individual sensors or panic buttons to an existing system costs R500-R1,500 per point including wiring and mounting.

Serving Garden Route

The Garden Route includes George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus, Swellendam, Bredasdorp, Caledon, and surrounding towns. Properties range from coastal holiday homes to inland farms and residential estates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wire an alarm system in an existing house in Garden Route?

Yes. We retrofit alarm wiring in existing homes by running cables through the roof space, behind skirting boards, and through wall cavities. We minimise visible cable runs while ensuring comprehensive coverage of all entry points and rooms.

Do you install the alarm panel and monitoring as well?

We focus on the electrical wiring and sensor installation. For alarm monitoring and armed response, we work alongside your preferred security company, or we can recommend reputable security providers in Garden Route.

How many PIR sensors do I need in Garden Route?

The number of PIR sensors depends on your home layout. As a guide, you need one PIR in each main passage, one covering the living area, and one in the garage or outside entrance. We survey your property and recommend optimal placement for complete coverage.

Can you add a panic button to my existing alarm?

Yes. We wire and install additional panic buttons to your existing alarm system. We typically install them in the main bedroom, kitchen, and near external doors. Wireless panic buttons are also available for portability.

Why does my alarm keep giving false alarms in Garden Route?

False alarms are commonly caused by pets triggering PIR sensors, loose window contacts, insect activity in sensors, or faulty wiring connections. We diagnose the cause and fix it, whether it requires sensor repositioning, pet-immune sensors, or rewiring faulty connections.