Rendered House And Alarm Box

[Ric.ror]

I am intending to re-render my house but the alarm box on the outside of the house is looking so tatty
Is it possible just to replace the box or will I need a whole new alarm system

[MargoTester]

It would depend if the company that fitted it is still trading. If they are it would be worth asking them for the cost of a new box, you would not need a whole new system.

[Ric.ror]

I don't think they are

[jackthehat]

Look on Ebay for replacement/dummy boxes.....there are different shapes and sizes available.

[RATTER15]

Could you just paint the box?

[murraymints]

I simply painted mine with Hammerite

[Ric.ror]

Oh no it will not look right
Its beginning to look like its going to have to be a new system

[MargoTester]

It may be worth looking in Screwfix or B&q they may have replacement box covers. If not try a local burglar alarm company to see if they would overhaul you system and provide a new cover rather than replace the whole system.

[Xeronema]

Measure the box and just purchase a dummy box that is larger than your current one. I've done this on 3 houses in the past whilst installing CCTV systems. The owners of the properly couldn't afford to replace the outside bell box so told me to improvise. It's one of the cheapest methods and it also make it look like you've upgraded your alarm system. I've never had any issues what so ever.

[tonyav]

You could paint it and put a new sticker on it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xreplacement+burglar+alarm+boxes.TRS0&_nkw=replacement+burglar+alarm+boxes&_sacat=0

[Xeronema]

The additional casing around the box isn't going to make a great deal of difference to the amount of sound coming from the bell/siren. Not that it matters because 98% of the time no one does anything when they see a house alarm going off anyway. Apart from take to it with a hammer because they are sick to death with the noise pollution.