10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY SECURE.

With The good weather approaching soon if not all ready here I just wanted to give you a few ideas on how to secure your property over the summer period.

1. Keep an eye on your home

With a full range of security cameras, you can see and hear what’s happening inside and outside of your home.

2. Light up the front drive and garden

Intruders like to operate under cover of darkness, so illuminating the garden when dark is a good way to deter them. It can also make it safer for you and your visitors to navigate.

3. Install a visual security alarm

Having a security alarm on the outside of your house can help to deter intruders

4. Increase gate and fence security

Don't give intruders an easy way in thanks to an old gate or blown-over fencing.

A good way for this is that a garden gate is the same height as the adjoining walls or fences and securely constructed. 

5. Safely store spare keys

Say goodbye to leaving spare keys under a pot in the front garden. A wall-mounted key safe securely protects the keys, especially if it’s in a discreet location. 

6. See who’s at the door

A smart video doorbell let’s you view, listen and speak to visitors even when you're not at home. Not only can you tell the delivery driver where to put a parcel whilst you are away, they are also handy if you want to check who is at your door either before you answer it or whilst you are out.

7. Secure your outdoor buildings

An outdoor building is often an easy target, so protect yours with secure windows and strong door locks.

8. Protect your bikes

Keep your bicycles safe by investing in a bike store. These require less space than a shed but are roomy enough to fit a couple of bikes and can be locked.

9. Think about where to keep your keys

Intruders are known to use magnets to ‘fish’ for house and car keys through a letterbox so keep your keys away from the front door. Keyless cars could be stolen using a transmitter and amplifier. You can help prevent this hi-tech crime by keeping the keys in a metal key box to block signals.

10. Going on holiday?

Don’t forget to also cancel newspapers or milk deliveries so they don’t pile up and ask a friend or neighbour check in on your home whilst you’re away. It’s also a good idea not to advertise your holiday on social media, especially if your posts are public.