Securely lock your doors: The majority of at home burglaries happen when your doors or your windows have not been locked securely. Some doors require you to physically turn the key to lock the door while some latch and lock automatically behind you, in either instance make sure the door is locked behind you. During the changing of the seasons doors can become distorted and may not lock or latch correctly, not giving you full protection from burglary. Check your door by pushing it before you leave even if your key has fully turned. If you find the door can be pushed open your door may need realignment. Fortunately, Solo Locksmiths can help with this.
Replace your locks when you move into a new home: Unfortunately a lot of people have fallen victim to crime from someone gaining entry to their property with their own key. This could have been an old neighbour, a previous resident of the property, or someone the previous resident lent a key too who may have made a copy. Even more unfortunate is often if their appears to be no sign of forced entry then claiming on insurance can become even more difficult. Its better and safer to replace your locks on your property as soon as you move in and not regret it later.
Use a key safe: Leaving your keys under a door mat or in another hidden but unsafe location can end up with you risk losing your property and possession to the opportunistic thief. it doesn’t take long for someone to have a little look around find that key. The better alternative is to make use of a quality key safe. Key safes come in a variety of prices, but if you invest in a high-quality key safe that is police approved, a criminal could have a harder time getting into the key safe then they would your property. The added benefit, of course, is that if you do find yourself lockout after having lost your key you have a spare key to your door in your key safe.
Get a Smart Burglar alarm and smart CCTV system: An alarm and a CCTV system is a cost-effective way to give you peace of mind in your home security. Following installing the smart system Solo Locksmiths can explain every aspect of how the system works and even service it for you on a yearly basis. Most Smart systems are wireless so can be easily maintained and require little technical know how once the system has been professionally installed.
Purchase good quality locks: Not all locks are created equal and a cheap poorly made lock can end up being almost no obstacle to a criminal at all. When purchasing new locks Solo Locksmiths strongly advises going with a lock that is anti-pick, anti-bump and anti-snap as a minimum. Ideally its worth investing in a high grade British Standard lock. A British Standard with regards to locks essentially refers to the locks ability to hold up against typical burglary Technics.
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