Home security tips and advice

Unfortunately we are all aware that break-ins do happen, therefore we want to make sure that all of our customers have the best information to prepare them against the worst happening…

We have put together the following list of ‘Home Security Tips’:

•   Bins and ladders should be stored away from your home.

These could be used by an intruder to access a 1st floor window.

•   Never leave any valuables where they can be seen by an intruder.

Leaving valuables in direct view of a window is like advertising the contents of your home

•   Don’t share any holiday plans on Social Media..

Posting details of when you will be away from your property will let any of your followers know that your home is potentially vulnerable.

•   Keep out any unwanted guests.

It is always a good idea to have a spy hole or door chain fitted as additional security.

•   Leave a light on when you are not at home or purchase a light with a timer.

This will be more beneficial during the darker evenings and if you are spending a night or week away from your home!

You can leave a radio or TV on as an  alternative to leaving the lights on. Security products such as a light with a timer can be purchased online.

•   Going away for a long period of time? Ask the Royal Mail to hold your post.

The Royal Mail operates a ‘Keepsafe™’ service where they will hold your post for up to 2 months.

We recommend asking the Royal Mail to hold your parcels and letters as this avoids a pile up of post which could alert an intruder as they will be able to see your home is unoccupied.

•   Join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme. 

Alternatively if there isn’t a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme near you and you are going on holiday, you can inform a trusted neighbour that you will be away, so they can keep an eye on your home.

•   Store all house and car keys away from your front door!

You can have a key hook fitted inside your home or have a key safe fitted on the outside of your home. A letterbox cage or guard can be fitted additionally, this will help to deter a method of entry used by intruders called ‘Key Fishing’.

•   Fit lights with sensors on the front of your property and in the garden.

These will help to deter a burglar as they are often more confident when it is dark.

•   Mark all of your valuables with a UV pen.

If the worse did happen and your home was burgled it may help to make recovery of your valuables easier.

•   Check all of your locks including garages, gates or sheds.

Upgrade or replace any faulty locks. Make sure that any objects that can be used by an intruder to gain entry to your home are safely locked away in a garage or shed.

•   When leaving the property always remember to lock any doors and windows.

The majority of intruders will use an unlocked door or window to gain entry to a house.

Information provided by www.keytek.co.uk

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