We’re spending more time than ever before at home, so if you’ve considered improving your at-home security now might be the best time to do it. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has estimated that around 238,100 homes were broken into in 2019 alone, so home security is a very important consideration if you want to keep your property safe.
Your home is your castle and it contains your possessions, so it can really pay off to have solid home security measures to keep your things protected. Burglars are very good at spotting vulnerable properties that are easy to access. The only good deterrent is some level of security measures, whether that is CCTV, security lighting or some other form of home security. To help you make your home more secure in 2022, this article is going to run through some of the best security products and tools at your disposal.
Updating Your Locks
If you’ve just moved to a new property or are still using the locks that the property came with, it is a really good idea to replace them with new locks. It’s understandable to overlook this, especially if the locks you currently have work fine but using old locks is a recipe for disaster. There’s no way of knowing how many other people have a set of keys for that old lock – and they could use that key to gain entry to your home.
We recommend changing locks every time you move to a new property. That way, you know exactly who has a set of keys to your home. In many cases, former tenants or homeowners will keep hold of their old keys – and if they are so inclined, they may try to access your property using them.
Replacing your locks so that you have new keys gives you total control over who can gain entry to your home. Don’t leave yourself exposed to the risk of burglary by neglecting to replace your old locks with new ones. It’s a quick, cheap and easy fix – and we carry a wide selection of quality locks for all types of doors at Border Locksmith.
CCTV Cameras
CCTV cameras and security systems are both an excellent deterrent and a way to gather evidence if anyone attempts to break into your home. It may seem like a daunting investment at first, but modern CCTV systems are very easy to set up and they can offer outstanding protection for your home. We recommend CCTV cameras for homeowners and renters because the level of protection you gain is well worth the investment.
Burglars, when interviewed, often note that visible CCTV cameras are one of the biggest deterrents when it comes to finding a place to break into. The very sight of a CCTV camera is often enough to dissuade would-be intruders, making it an excellent deterrent. In many new CCTV camera systems, you can even keep tabs on your property while away – so if anything is amiss, you’ll be able to monitor it remotely.
Locks For Different Entry Points
Your front and back door are your two main routes of entry into your home, but burglars are more than happy to use windows, side doors and any other method to get into your property. To protect against this, it’s important to use high-quality deadbolts if you want to keep intruders out. In Australia, single-cylinder deadbolts are probably the most popular option and they offer an excellent level of security. There are other options too, such as smart lock systems that will notify you if something has tried to gain entry.
Keep Your Belongings Secure With A Safe
It’s always a good idea to plan for the worst-case scenario just in case it happens. In the event of a home break-in, a safe can act as the next level of security if you want to protect your valuables. Small safes can be snugly hidden in your home so that it’s hard for burglars to find your expensive goods. Even if they do manage to find the safe, they’ll have a hard time cracking it. Safes are an excellent option to store valuables such as jewellery, important documents and other expensive items.
If you would like to know more about protecting your home and making it more secure for 2022, contact our specialists at Border Locksmiths today. Our services are available across Southport, Helensvale, Coolangatta, Currumbin, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Tweed Heads and Byron Bay.
