Water leak detection systems & Intrusion detection in NYC
Stop Costly Water Damage and Security Breaches Before They Escalate
Vertex Security provides a specialized hardware layer of commercial water leak detection systems, advanced motion sensor security, and perimeter intrusion detection (PIDS) designed to catch threats - from a burst pipe in a riser to a breach at the fence line - the moment they occur. By integrating these sensors directly into your Building Management System (BMS) and alarm network, we turn isolated hardware into an intelligent, early-warning fabric that protects your infrastructure and your bottom line.
Mitigate Water Risk
BMS Integration
Zero-Blindspot Security
Perimeter Hardening
Commercial Water Leak Detection: Protecting NYC Infrastructure
In a vertical city like New York, a single pipe failure on the 20th floor is not an isolated incident - it is a catastrophic event that can damage dozens of tenant spaces, destroy IT infrastructure, and lead to six-figure insurance claims. Vertex Security installs commercial water leak detection systems that move beyond simple alerts, providing a fully integrated defense for aging plumbing and high-value equipment.
Enterprise-Grade Detection Technology
We deploy specialized sensors designed for the rigorous demands of commercial environments, ensuring every high-risk zone is monitored 24/7.
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Sensing Cables (Liquid Rope): Ideal for mechanical rooms and data centers, these cables detect moisture anywhere along their entire length. They are laid along pipe runs or around the perimeter of server racks to catch leaks before they reach critical hardware.
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Spot Probes & Probes: Positioned under HVAC condensate pans, tea points, and restrooms, these probes provide instant notification of standing water in localized areas.
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Point-of-Leak Localization: Our advanced control panels can pinpoint the exact distance of a leak along a sensing cable, allowing facilities teams to respond to the precise location in seconds rather than searching floor by floor.
BMS Integration & Automated Mitigation
A standalone alarm is only effective if someone is there to hear it. We integrate water leak detection with your Building Management System (BMS) and security platform to trigger automated responses:
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Automatic Shut-off Valves: The moment moisture is detected, the system can trigger motorized valves to kill the water supply to the affected zone, stopping the damage instantly.
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Unified Monitoring: Leak alerts appear on the same dashboard as your security cameras and fire alarms, ensuring the security desk or facilities manager is notified immediately via SMS, email, or PC console.
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Supervised Fault Detection: Our systems continuously monitor the health of the sensors themselves. If a cable is cut or a probe is disconnected, you receive a "trouble" alert, ensuring the system never fails silently.
The NYC Risk Factor
With average commercial water damage claims in New York often exceeding $75,000, proactive detection is no longer a luxury—it is essential risk management. Whether you are protecting a high-rise office, a luxury multi-unit residential property, or a mission-critical data center, our wired water leak systems provide the reliability that battery-operated consumer "pucks" cannot match.
Our technology partners
Precision Motion Detection: Beyond Occupancy
In a busy commercial environment, a motion sensor must be more than a simple trigger—it must be a source of reliable data. Vertex Security installs commercial-grade motion sensor security systems that distinguish between legitimate threats and environmental noise. For NYC businesses, this means fewer false dispatches and a hardened interior perimeter that works in tandem with your surveillance and lighting.
Dual-Technology: The Enterprise Standard
We utilize "Dual-Tech" sensors to virtually eliminate false alarms caused by steam, swaying shadows, or HVAC temperature swings.
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Passive Infrared (PIR): Detects rapid changes in heat signatures (body heat) within a specific field of view.
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Microwave Doppler Radar: Emits low-power microwave signals and measures the frequency shift of reflected waves to detect physical movement.
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The "AND" Logic: By requiring both technologies to trigger simultaneously before an alarm is sent, we ensure that your security team only responds to genuine human intrusion.
Strategic Commercial Deployment
Our engineers design your motion detection layout based on the specific architectural challenges of your facility:
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High-Bay & Warehouse Detection: Specialized long-range sensors with narrow "curtain" patterns designed for high-ceiling loading docks and expansive aisles.
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360° Ceiling Mounts: Ideal for open-plan offices and retail showrooms, providing complete volumetric coverage without the blind spots of wall-mounted residential units.
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Pet & Vibration Immunity: Advanced signal processing that ignores small animals or the structural vibrations common in buildings adjacent to NYC subway lines or heavy construction.
Intelligent Automation & Video Verification
Integrated motion sensors do more than sound an alarm; they act as triggers for your entire security ecosystem:
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Event-Based Recording: Link your sensors to your Video Management System (VMS). When motion is detected, cameras automatically switch to high-resolution recording and "bookmark" the footage for instant review.
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Smart Lighting Control: Automatically illuminate secure zones or stairwells when movement is detected, serving as both a visual deterrent for intruders and an energy-saving tool for your facility.
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Real-Time Guard Notifications: Pop up live camera feeds on your security desk console the moment an interior perimeter is breached, allowing for immediate visual verification.
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Our Customers
Precision Motion Detection: Beyond Occupancy
In a busy commercial environment, a motion sensor must be more than a simple trigger - it must be a source of reliable data. Vertex Security installs commercial-grade motion sensor security systems that distinguish between legitimate threats and environmental noise. For NYC businesses, this means fewer false dispatches and a hardened interior perimeter that works in tandem with your surveillance and lighting.
Dual-Technology: The Enterprise Standard
We utilize "Dual-Tech" sensors to virtually eliminate false alarms caused by steam, swaying shadows, or HVAC temperature swings.
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Passive Infrared (PIR): Detects rapid changes in heat signatures (body heat) within a specific field of view.
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Microwave Doppler Radar: Emits low-power microwave signals and measures the frequency shift of reflected waves to detect physical movement.
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The "AND" Logic: By requiring both technologies to trigger simultaneously before an alarm is sent, we ensure that your security team only responds to genuine human intrusion.
Strategic Commercial Deployment
Our engineers design your motion detection layout based on the specific architectural challenges of your facility:
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High-Bay & Warehouse Detection: Specialized long-range sensors with narrow "curtain" patterns designed for high-ceiling loading docks and expansive aisles.
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360° Ceiling Mounts: Ideal for open-plan offices and retail showrooms, providing complete volumetric coverage without the blind spots of wall-mounted residential units.
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Pet & Vibration Immunity: Advanced signal processing that ignores small animals or the structural vibrations common in buildings adjacent to NYC subway lines or heavy construction.
Intelligent Automation & Video Verification
Integrated motion sensors do more than sound an alarm; they act as triggers for your entire security ecosystem:
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Event-Based Recording: Link your sensors to your Video Management System (VMS). When motion is detected, cameras automatically switch to high-resolution recording and "bookmark" the footage for instant review.
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Smart Lighting Control: Automatically illuminate secure zones or stairwells when movement is detected, serving as both a visual deterrent for intruders and an energy-saving tool for your facility.
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Real-Time Guard Notifications: Pop up live camera feeds on your security desk console the moment an interior perimeter is breached, allowing for immediate visual verification.
Perimeter Intrusion Detection (PIDS): The First Line of Defense
Security shouldn't begin at your front door. For high-value NYC properties, the perimeter is the critical boundary where threats must be identified, delayed, and deterred. Vertex Security installs Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) that turn your outer fence line or property boundary into an intelligent, early-warning sensor.
Advanced Boundary Sensing Technologies
We deploy specialized hardware that monitors your perimeter 24/7, even in low visibility or harsh weather.
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Fiber-Optic Fence Sensors: A vibration-sensitive fiber cable is woven into your existing fence. Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), the system can detect and locate attempts to cut, climb, or lift the fence with precision—often within 10 feet—across kilometers of perimeter.
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Microwave & Active Infrared Beams: We create an "invisible wall" of energy along your boundary. If an intruder breaks the beam, an alarm is triggered instantly. These are ideal for open-gate areas or flat perimeters where physical fences may be impractical.
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Buried Seismic Sensors: For high-security sites requiring covert protection, we install underground sensors that detect the unique ground vibrations caused by footsteps or vehicles. These sensors are invisible to intruders and immune to environmental surface noise.
Advanced Boundary Sensing Technologies
We deploy specialized hardware that monitors your perimeter 24/7, even in low visibility or harsh weather.
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Fiber-Optic Fence Sensors: A vibration-sensitive fiber cable is woven into your existing fence. Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), the system can detect and locate attempts to cut, climb, or lift the fence with precision - often within 10 feet - across miles of perimeter.
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Microwave & Active Infrared Beams: We create an "invisible wall" of energy along your boundary. If an intruder breaks the beam, an alarm is triggered instantly. These are ideal for open-gate areas or flat perimeters where physical fences may be impractical.
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Buried Seismic Sensors: For high-security sites requiring covert protection, we install underground sensors that detect the unique ground vibrations caused by footsteps or vehicles. These sensors are invisible to intruders and immune to environmental surface noise.
Layered Verification & Response
A PIDS is most effective when it is the trigger for a coordinated security response. We integrate your perimeter sensors with your existing security stack:
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Automated PTZ Camera Slew-to-Cue: When a fence sensor is tripped, your nearest PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera automatically "slews" to the exact coordinates of the breach, providing the security desk with an instant live feed for visual verification.
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Audio Deterrence: Upon detection, the system can automatically trigger pre-recorded warnings through outdoor IP speakers or activate high-intensity strobe lighting to startle and deter the intruder.
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BMS & Access Control Integration: A perimeter breach can automatically initiate a "lockdown" protocol for all exterior doors and gates, ensuring that an intruder remains outside while local authorities or security teams are dispatched.
The "New York" Advantage
In a city where space is at a premium and risks are high, PIDS allows you to secure large outdoor areas - such as loading docks, parking facilities, and utility yards - without the ongoing cost of 24/7 manned guarding. Our systems are engineered to filter out the typical NYC background noise (subway vibrations, heavy traffic, and wind), ensuring that when an alarm sounds, it’s a genuine threat.
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Why Partner with Vertex for Environmental & Intrusion Detection?
In New York, where infrastructure is complex and the cost of failure is high, you need more than just "sensors" - you need a managed risk strategy. Vertex Security bridges the gap between sophisticated hardware and the operational realities of NYC facility management.
The Infrastructure-First Approach
We treat every sensor installation as a critical upgrade to your building’s "nervous system." As licensed low-voltage contractors, we ensure that your detection fabric is robust, compliant, and permanent.
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Custom-Engineered Layouts: We don’t believe in "one-size-fits-all" sensor kits. Our team performs detailed site surveys to identify your facility’s specific vulnerabilities - whether it’s a high-risk plumbing riser, a blind spot in a warehouse, or a sensitive fence line near a subway.
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Deep BMS & IT Expertise: We understand that a sensor is only as good as the notification it sends. We specialize in integrating water, motion, and perimeter alerts directly into your existing Building Management Systems and IT networks, ensuring a unified response.
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NYC Code & Compliance Mastery: From plenum-rated sensing cables to meeting insurance requirements for data center water detection, we ensure your system is fully compliant with New York’s rigorous safety and building standards.
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Professional, Supervised Hardware: We only install commercial-grade, supervised equipment. If a sensor is tampered with, a wire is cut, or a battery runs low, our system alerts you immediately. We eliminate the "silent failures" that plague DIY and residential-grade sensors.
Trusted by 20,000+ New York Clients
From high-rise Manhattan offices to sprawling Brooklyn distribution centers, Vertex Security is the trusted name for businesses that cannot afford downtime. We provide the technical depth required to protect your assets, your data, and your peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the technical nuances of environmental and intrusion sensors is key to building a resilient facility. Below are the most common questions our NYC clients ask when designing their detection layers.
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Secure Your Facility from Every Angle
Move from reactive repairs to proactive protection.
Don’t wait for a $75,000 water damage claim or a perimeter breach to discover the gaps in your facility's defenses. Vertex Security provides the specialized hardware and technical integration required to harden your NYC property against both environmental and human threats.
Contact our team today for a site-specific risk assessment and see how an integrated detection fabric can protect your infrastructure 24/7.
