Hackney Locksmiths Security Tips & Advice
Tips to prevent burglaries?
- Lock all external doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed.
- Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in by installing high security locks
- Don't allow daily deliveries of junk mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
- Keep your garage door closed and locked making sure you install a garage defender for extra security.
- Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.
- Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
- Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your main external doors.
- Make sure windows have better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternative secure locks
- Don't share your holiday plans on social media or strangers.
- Get all your locks checked and serviced by a reputable locksmith.
- Never leave keys under doormats, flowerpots, mailboxes or other “secret” hiding places -- burglars know where to look for hidden keys.
- Make sure that any valuables are not visible from any ground floor windows.
- Consider installing a burglar alarm system.
Have you heard of lock snapping?
Prevent lock-snapping by replacing your standard basic euro cylinder to a high-quality anti-snap euro cylinder made by Ultion or ABS 5 star diamond rating.
This type of attack exploits the fact that a double cylinder lock is weak at the centre of the cylinder.
Lock snapping is a technique used by burglars to break into Composite, Upvc and french doors that use euro cylinder locks. This type of attack exploits the fact that a double cylinder lock is weak at the centre of the cylinder. Burglars break the cylinder and manipulate the lock to open the door.
Don't risk your home security!!
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Call Hackney locksmiths now and we will secure your home with an Ultion 3-Star diamond rated anti-snap euro cylinder lock for an affordable fixed labour and parts fee of only £159.
We strongly advice you to invest a little more money into securing your home as we have seen burglars use lock-snapping entry method often in the borough of Hackney.
Did you know over 80% of burglaries happen through the front door in the UK? Always make sure your door and window locks are fully secured when leaving your home or going to sleep. Having high security locks fitted on your front doors will prevent burglars from attempting to break in as they know exactly which locks they can and cant open.