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Transit van security system installation

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• survey van and wiring to locate existing alarm, immobiliser and battery connections

• plan sensor and tracker placement to avoid roof racking and toolboxes

• fit alarm control unit, door contacts, tilt/motion sensors and GPS tracker as agreed

• route and secure cable looms, connect to battery with inline fuse and isolate circuits safely

• test system functions, perform walk-through of arming, panic, and tracker reporting

• tidy panels, label fuses and provide user codes and brief handover

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£80

£140

First 30–60 min on site

Labour per hour

£60

£95

Skilled auto‑electrician rate

Materials

£120

£450

Alarm, immobiliser, GPS tracker, cables and mounts

Disposal

£0

£30

Packaging and old component disposal

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£0

£120

Roof‑racking removal, panel trims, subscription activation fees

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£300

£800

Typical complete install including parts and labour

 

Time on Site

 

Most installations take 2–5 hours on site depending on kit and complexity; simple alarm plus tracker 2–3 hours, vans requiring roof units, racking removal or bespoke wiring 4–6 hours

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• is the proposed kit compatible with my van make/model and existing electrics

• what warranty and insurance cover do you provide for installation and parts

• will I need an ongoing subscription for the tracker and what does it cost

• how will you protect interior panels and tool storage during installation

• do you isolate the battery and what PPE do you use when working on live circuits

• how do you handle software pairing, SIM activation and post‑fit support

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• make van available with keys and clear interior access to panels and battery

• remove heavy tools or secure racking that blocks sensor or tracker locations

• ensure off‑street parking or let tradesperson know about permits and restricted access

• confirm who provides SIM/subscription and whether you need to stay for activation

• notify engineer of any company policies, telematics or warranty conditions that affect fitting

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