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Installing security lighting – a few considerations
Security lighting is a useful precaution – but a bit of careful planning and preparation can help you make the most of it
The Safe Shop
In these days where people are concerned about banks going bust, you might like to keep at least some of your money at home in a safe. The Safe Shop is a good place to start looking if you’re in the market to buy a safe. Established in 1985 with over 10 years’ online sales [...]
House Contents Inventory
If your home was to be burgled, destroyed by fire, flooded or damaged in some way by an Act of God, could you list every single item in your house along with how much you paid for it and where you bought it from? Anyone moving house will also benefit from having a detailed inventory [...]
Personal Security
Burglaries A lot of burglaries can be prevented; opportunist thieves are more common. Spare keys: – Don’t leave a spare key; under a doormat inside the letterbox in a flowerpot. THESE ARE THE FIRST PLACES A THIEF WILL LOOK! Leaving your home empty Don’t advertise your absence! Use electrical time switches to turn lights on [...]
General House Security: Locks
Rim Lock Most doors are secured with a traditional rim lock commonly referred to as a Yale lock. A rim lock provides good security but should always be used in addition to other locks. The lock below is a Yale lock that conforms to British Standard 3621. Mortice Lock The mortice lock is often a [...]
House Alarms
Choosing a Burglar Alarm You will find below advice regarding the choosing of an alarm system. Although this may seem a daunting prospect, by studying the options you may save money and you are more likely to end up with an alarm system that meets your needs. Police call alarms These alarms are remote signalling [...]
General House Security
Windows About 60% of burglaries happen via a window. To make your windows less vulnerable: Fit window locks Install security grates to basement windows Ensure windows are locked when the room or house is empty Install double glazing – this is harder and more noisy to break Remember that window locks can hinder escape in [...]
Security Report
You can instruct a chartered surveyor with security training to inspect and advise on how to make your home more secure and to resist all but the most determined thieves and burglars. The report will look at your home as a whole and then look at the most vulnerable parts. The surveyor will then advise [...]
