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No matter where you live, home security is a concept worthy of your consideration. Thankfully, there are some proactive measures you can take to stay safe.
Thanks to a range of factors such as it’s size and affordability, on paper Brisbane is the safest capital city on the east coast with a much lower crime rate than Melbourne or Sydney. However, that’s not to say that crime incidents don’t happen, as the pandemic has pushed more people than ever to the wrong side of the law.
While the Greater Brisbane region has seen an increase in theft related crimes reported, homeowners have also become more vigilant when it comes to home security. The simple fact of the matter is that criminal related to break ins and stealing will always happen, but the good news is that there’s plenty of straightforward and cost effective ways to protect your property via giving your home security measures a slight boost.
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, improving your home security is ultimately all about making your home a harder target to break into compared to the average property, and doing so is actually quite straightforward.
Warning Stickers – Consider placing highly visible stickers on or near front doors and windows, which indicate an alarm system, dog or membership of neighbourhood watch. While they may not stop a thief on a mission, they can be a great deterrent and make a burglar second guess themselves. Your local police station may be able to help provide these.
Exterior 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.
Digital Locks – If the primary access points to your home are still controlled by a traditional lock and key doorway, it might be time to consider upgrading to more modern home security measures. Digital locks are secure and convenient, as all you need to do is remember a code to unlock them. Alternatively, the top of the line models even have facial recognition.
Safety Screens – Particularly relevant for ground floor dwellings, protect entry points like doors and windows with a security grill, security screen or burglar bars, or consider having key-operated single cylinder window locks fitted. Many Brisbane residents live in older style Queenslander properties, so don’t skimp on these modern upgrades.
Security Systems – Live camera feeds such as CCTV and security cameras use a wide variety of sensors such as audio recorders, motion detectors, break glass triggers, and door and window sensors to ensure that there’s no such thing as a false alarm. Many are able to be linked to your smartphone, and provide a whole new level of peace of mind.
If you’re on the hunt for a decent sparky to help install home security devices, finding a reputable and local electrician to bring your vision to life can feel a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, the team at Shield Electrical offer a solution.
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.
