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If you’re in the market for giving your home’s overall safety a boost, then the good news is that there’s plenty of security tips to warn off unwelcome guests.
One of the many responsibilities that come with property ownership is doing your bit to keep your home safe. While methods of doing so can range anywhere from spending a few bucks to right up into thousands, there’s a wide variety of factors that go into how much you should be paying for home security measures.
When it comes to protecting your home against the likelihood of a break in, it doesn’t have to be an expensive exercise. Theft related crimes are often opportunistic in nature, with the data showing that most burglars enter a property via a garage door, back door, kitchen or bedroom window. Thankfully, there’s a wide range of security tips from industry professionals that almost anyone can deploy, with some costing far less than you might think.
Regardless of whether you own or rent your abode, home security should be a top priority. Naturally, thieves target properties with little to no security, or opt for homes that look unoccupied or easily accessible. With more than two million Australians still not having any form of basic security measures present, there’s lots that can be done to safeguard against break-ins and better protect residents, properties and the belongings themselves.
Savvy Social Media – One of the more surprising security tips is taking care with what you do and don’t post on social media. While we’re all guilty of posting holiday snaps, this also acts as a green light for any potentially shady characters on your friends list to let them know that you’re not home. In addition, check your profile privacy settings to keep your circle small.
Change The Locks – If you’ve recently purchased a new property and are about to move in, home security is no doubt the last thing on your mind. However, it’s always a good idea to change the locks on a fresh property, as you never know who might have access with existing keys thanks to the previous owner.
Landscape Design – If your home isn’t already fenced, consider hedges, shrubbery and thick trees as a natural screen that will give you more privacy. It eliminates the risk of those with ill intentions being able to clearly see entry and exit points, knowing whether or not you are home, or conducting a bit of an audit as to what items you may have inside.
Smart Lock Systems – Doors are only as strong as their locks. Whilst reinforced doors are important to home security, quality deadbolts and locking systems are encouraged. Door locks should be the best you can afford and comply with an Australian Standard triple locking system, with smart systems that use a password or Face ID seen as a growing trend.
Motion Lighting – Installing outdoor spotlights that feature sensors and motion detection are a great way to alert you and your neighbours if someone is prowling around at night in your yard. As a potential burglar can be quite literally frozen in the spotlight, these forms of exterior lighting can be an inexpensive yet highly effective way to deter unwelcome guests.
Many property owners are often surprised to learn that installing a home security system can be a way to pay less for home insurance. Although this stance does vary depending on the provider, adding things like alarms, cameras, and deadlocks will help to make your home more secure and therefore less likely to have theft related claims.
If installing a new system or giving your existing one an upgrade is on the cards, then it’s always a good idea to enlist the services of a licensed professional to get further security tips and to guarantee proper installation – but where do you find them?
Here at Shield Electrical, we are a Brisbane based electrical contracting company, and pride ourselves on being shockingly good at watt we do. For us, friendly and reliable customer service isn’t just a nice add on – it’s how we do business. Don’t take our word for it though, just ask our clients.
Established in 2015, Shield Electrical is lighting the way when it comes to providing electrical work with world class customer service. With our headquarters based in the central suburban pocket of Coorparoo, our team of qualified industry professionals are readily available to deliver quality workmanship, fast quotes, and affordable pricing.
Whether you’re on the hunt for an electrician for domestic services, residential, commercial and industrial construction, security systems or even just further energy saving tips, get in touch with us at Shield today to source practical solutions that don’t break the bank.
