Cradley security, Advice

Cradley Security Information and Advice

There are a number of simple steps that can make a real difference to the security of your home. These days there is a wide range of security measures and devices available to choose from. You may also find that your insurance company and even high street banks can offer you a discount almost equivalent to monthly 24/7 monitoring fees, in return for taking a pro-active approach to crime prevention in your home - providing the steps and system you select are of a certain and known quality

Cradley Security alarms offers a complete and recognised high quality security Alarm package. From equipment design and functionality, installation and 24/7 monitoring combined with a comprehensive service and maintenance plan. Most burglars are opportunist in nature and so houses with the powerful deterrent of a Security alarm system installed are likely to be avoided, as they are always professionally surveyed and installed by experienced SSAIB approved engineers, to British Standard 4737

You may be surprised at how low the actual cost of securing your home to such a high, professional standard can be

Remember: any security system is only as good as its weakest link

For your home and family you want the very best in home security from a company with a substantial reputation and experience with all the resources to provide a solid service

Burglaries

Think about your home from the burglar’s point of view and make the opportunist think again!

Its thought burglars tend to target homes that appear empty, so the easiest way to deter them is to make your home appear occupied. Here are some ideas to consider to help create the right impression:

There are many power-supply-timers available that can turn on and off lights, televisions and sound systems at appropriate times
Avoid leaving answering machine messages indicating you might be away
Ask a trusted friend or neighbour to remove mail that might otherwise pile up for you. Letters, newspapers and flyers can accumulate by the letter box and visibly indicate that no-one is at home, Perhaps someone could put the rubbish out while you are away
Leave your curtains slightly parted to avoid an empty look
Perhaps leave a car in the driveway while you’re away
May someone could mow the lawn or rake leaves for you, if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time

Windows

Consider carefully places where a break in could take place unseen from the road

Do you have 'key only opening' and sturdy locks on all ground floor doors and windows?

Would you have to make a lot of noise and even risking injury breaking glass to break in? An effective, relatively low cost and overlooked precaution and deterrent is to fit key operated window locks on downstairs windows, especially those which can be seen from the street

Remember: even small windows such as skylights should ideally have locks fitted. Keep keys in a safe place out of sight

Louvre windows can easily be targeted as the slats can often be removed without any difficulty, making them especially venerable. Glue the slats in place, or even consider replacing them and if you are replacing window glass, why not use a stronger laminated glass?

By taking some of the precautions above you can substantially deter and protect your home, reducing the risk of a burglary happening to your home