5 Simple Ways to Secure Your Home from Break-Ins This Summer
Home security is vital across Lincolnshire and the UK as a whole – your home is your sanctuary, and you want to make sure it stays that way.
However, with the rise in criminal activity and break-ins, especially during the summer when many homes become vacant, this may seem impossible. Protecting your home against break-ins, criminal damage, and theft is possible with the right tools and support.
Lincs Alarms is a leading local security provider that offers a range of domestic services to protect homeowners across the region. Using our experience and industry skills, we are sharing 10 of the best ways you can secure your home from break-ins and keep your most valuable assets safe at all times.
1) Install A Modern Burglar Alarm System
One of the most effective ways you can secure your home is with a burglar alarm. These traditional security measures have gone through many updates over the years and are now extremely robust forms of home security.
Burglar alarms are often your first line of defence against break-ins and potential theft. With motion detectors, integrated CCTV cameras, and instant notifications, burglar alarms can alert you the second something untoward happens in your home, whether you are present or not.
The loud siren will scare off potential criminals and alert neighbours that something is wrong. Many modern systems can also be connected directly to emergency services or monitored by a third-party security provider, who will ensure the right action is taken for your utmost safety. They can also provide instant alerts directly to your smartphone, so you can always keep track of what’s happening at home and check what needs to be done.
Installing a burglar alarm is one of the most effective, yet simple, ways to secure your home and Lincs Alarms is here to help. It can be a cost-effective solution and is a long-term way to secure your home against break-ins.
2) Upgrade Doors And Window Locks
While there are various security systems you can invest in for your home, simply modifying what you already have can help secure your home. Door and window locks can play a large role in preventing break-ins by halting the criminal before they even gain access to your home.
One of the most effective ways to secure your home against break-ins is by ensuring all door and window locks are efficient and up to standard. For Lincolnshire homes, following the UK standards will ensure your home is protected to the highest standards.
British Standard (BS3621) locks are the benchmark for home security across the country. These locks have been stridently tested and manufactured to offer maximum protection. These locks have also been tested for interference and are defined as such due to their resistance to criminal activity.
Many home insurers will not allow you to take out a policy without BS3621 locks present on exterior doors, which is why they are a great place to start. You can identify these high-standard locks by the British Standard Kitemark, which will be engraved on the faceplate.
3) Protect Glass And Lower Ground Doors
Patio doors, sliding doors, and ground-floor access points are also vulnerable areas for Lincolnshire homeowners. These are often a prime target for opportunistic criminals and need to be heavily protected to prevent unwanted entry to the home.
Many older models of patio or sliding doors can be easily lifted off their tracks or forced open with some effort, which could put your home at risk without you even knowing.
If you do have ground floor access points, especially in busy, central areas, or a patio entrance, then you need to consider additional measures to secure your home. While British Standard locks can also be used on these kinds of entry points, you will also need protection in the form of anti-lift devices, multi-point locking systems, or specialised patio door locks which are designed to reinforce these particular kinds of entry points.
For additional peace of mind, you may also want to consider fitting secondary security bolts at the top and bottom of these doors or ground-floor windows.
This is especially important for certain properties, such as cottages or older homes, across Lincolnshire, which have traditional features such as sliding windows. While these add charm and appeal to your home, they can also be more vulnerable to break-ins as they are not fitted with modern security measures. Additional security bolts and window locks can be fitted to give you peace of mind and can blend in with the traditional appearance of your home.
4) Install Home CCTV
Security cameras are a highly effective tool to secure your home and deter criminals. At Lincs Alarms, we specialise in CCTV installation because we understand how vital these tools are for home and commercial security.
To protect your home, there are options for both indoor and outdoor cameras that can give you eyes on your entire property at all times. These should be used at all times, whether you are home or not, to give you peace of mind, instant access to any alerts, as well as providing vital evidence if the worst should occur.
Many modern security cameras come with compatible apps so you can monitor your home from your smartphone or tablet. They should be placed in key areas across the home, covering entry points and vulnerable areas, such as your front door, main living spaces, and back garden. Doorbell cameras are also useful tools to keep an eye on who has access to your home and who tries to enter. These can sound alarms or allow you to speak through the camera to warn people off your property, even if you are not at home.
There are various kinds of home CCTV cameras you can invest in, and our experts will recommend the best ones for you. We will also offer an extensive installation, ensuring maximum coverage of all cameras and security tools.
5) Use Motion-Sensor Outdoor Lighting
As well as having visible security cameras, keeping your home well-lit can deter criminals. This is why motion sensor lighting can be so effective for outdoor areas, such as around the front door, to cover the driveway or in the back garden.
Motion sensor lighting will trigger whenever movement is detected, and if this is criminal behaviour, they may be scared away by the threat of being noticed. Keeping your home entry points illuminated also makes it safer for your family or wanted guests to arrive. It can shorten the amount of time you are left outside in the street, whether searching for your keys or trying to get them in the lock, so you are also not at risk.
Motion sensor lights should be turned on at all times, so they can automatically trigger when needed, but this does not mean you have to pay the price. There are options for both solar-powered and LED lights, which can offer illumination without the environmental impact and personal cost.
Book Your Security Consultation With Lincs Alarms Today
Your home may be more vulnerable to break-ins than you think, as you may be missing the areas of concern or overlooking blind spots. This is why working with security professionals, like Lincs Alarms, is so beneficial.
We can offer an assessment of your property to determine how secure it is and highlight the main areas of concern. We offer a variety of domestic security solutions, including CCTV and burglar alarm installation, as well as servicing and maintenance to secure your home. Our services can be customised to suit your specific needs, and we will always work with you to determine the best solution for your home.
As a local security provider, we understand the unique risks that come with living in Lincolnshire, and our security solutions actively combat these. To give yourself the peace of mind you deserve and secure your home effectively, choose Lincs Alarms.
Conclusion
Home security does not have to be difficult or expensive to be effective. There are various ways you can secure your home against break-ins and keep your family safe this summer.
With upgrades to locks, CCTV camera installation, and burglar alarms, you can secure your home and actively prevent break-ins from occurring.
Lincs Alarms are your local security experts who can provide the services needed and will continue to offer support to protect your home.
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