Four of the best security measures for your home

Four of the best security measures for your home

March 26, 2019

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SW Londoner

Home security is a top priority for homeowners, even if they live in a relatively safe area

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Many homeowners attempt to prevent burglaries through simple methods, such as closing their windows and leaving lights on when they leave the house. If you want to take your home security to the next level, however, the four tips below will enable you to reduce the risk of a burglary in your home.

Home Insurance

One of the best methods for home security is taking out comprehensive home insurance. Taking out an expert UK home insurance from a specialist insurer is vital. Insurance can help to protect your property and possessions in the event of a burglary, reducing the impact of the physical loss on your lifestyle. Most insurances even cover high-value possessions such as jewellery, meaning you can protect your property against loss or damage.

Security Alarms

Having a home security alarm on your property can prevent burglaries by deterring people from entering your home. If someone does gain access to your home, the piercing noise of the alarm will most likely put them off. It will also alert your neighbours to the event. A security alarm can reassure you when you leave the house, and they can even notify local authorities to the break-in as it happens. This quick response means the burglary can be dealt with swiftly. An added benefit to installing a security alarm is that it can do wonders to reduce your home insurance by a significant amount, and so you should not be deterred by any cost element.

Security Cameras

Home security cameras can help to prevent crime and lead to a quick prosecution if a burglary does occur. You should install a security camera on an easily visible area of your house. If potential burglars see that you have a camera, they are more likely to avoid your property. A potential intruder will realise that they are more likely to get prosecuted if they break and enter a home with a camera. Additionally, if you do have the misfortune to be burgled even when you have a camera installed, the clear images produced by the cameras will help the criminals to be caught much quicker than without.

Secure Locks

Many UK houses have visibly weak locks, especially on older houses where doors and windows have not been replaced regularly. Investing in secure locks will vastly improve your home security. Burglars are more likely to visit houses that are easy to break into, such as those with single glazing or those that leave windows open. Secure locks will also make it harder for those attempting to break into your house. It will be harder to gain access to your home by breaking the lock. You should also ensure that you lock your property whenever you leave it, and close open doors when leaving a room.