Living in fear that your house will be burgled can cause a lot of underlying stress. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to make your home less attractive to burglars that will hopefully provide some piece of mind when you're out of the house.
- Secure your spare key
- Check windows
- Landscaping
- Improve home security
Here at IDS Security, we specialise in putting home & business owners' minds at ease by improving the security of their premises. Today we're going to walk you through some easy steps you can take to make your home less appealing to burglars, let's dive right in!
Secure your spare key
How many times have you left a spare key under the doormat, or a plant pot, or in the shed? The chances are, you've probably risked this more than once, but guess what? Burglars know that we put our keys in these places! The chances are, if someone wants to break into your house, these are the first places they'll look before they try to gain access. Why would they go to the trouble of breaking glass & creating a lot of noise, when a spare key will make it possible for them to walk straight in through the front door?
Make you home less attractive to burglars by keeping your spare key in a secure place. If a neighbour or relative needs the key to gain access to your home, try to give it to them in person ahead of time, rather than leaving it in a vulnerable position that's top of a burglar's checklist!
Check windows are closed
One thing that's very attractive to burglars is open windows. Much like a spare key, an open window can provide easy access to a house without the use of force. If you want to make your home less attractive to intruders, ensure that all windows are closed and locked before you leave the property. Ground floor windows are particularly vulnerable, but burglars will target second or third storey windows if they offer easy access too!
Landscaping
A wild, overgrown garden can make your home more attractive to trespassers because it provides ample cover & places for them to hide. Bushes, long grass and leafy trees are surprisingly good places to hide if you're trying to find an access point to break into someone's home. You can help make your home less attractive to burglars by keeping your garden & outdoor area tidy.
Freshly cut grass & trimmed, neat hedges will provide much less cover than an unruly garden! Remember, the last thing burglars want is to be caught in the act, so anything you can do to make your house a more difficult target will pay off in the long run.
Improve home security
With burglars becoming more sophisticated and capable of finding inventive ways to break in, it's vital that you use home security systems to provide protection for your home. Home security systems do two things. Firstly, they act as a deterrent, making your home less attractive to burglars who can see that you've got a security system in place. Secondly, they provide you with the confidence and knowledge that your home will be protected in the event that a burglary attempt actually occurs.
CCTV cameras, intruder alarms and door entry systems can all be used to make your protect your home from burglars. CCTV cameras, in particular, are easily seen from outside your home & let criminals know that they're being watched. Having a CCTV camera system in place is one of the most effective ways to deter burglars, so if you've not got one already - we'd highly recommend it!
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If you want to protect your home with a bespoke home security system, we can help. Contact us today to discuss your concerns and we can help you start your journey towards a well-protected home today!
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