How To Secure Your Home

It’s easily done. Maybe you’ve left a window unlocked, your alarms are faulty, or your security system has become outdated. If any of these sound familiar, then maybe it’s time to figure out some new ways to secure your home in the event of a break-in. That’s where this guide comes in. Here, you’ll find 5 of our top tips for securing your home, so you can stay ahead of the times and ahead of the burglars.

Install Burglar Alarms & CCTV

Nowadays, there are plenty of CCTV and alarm options you can install in your home, from the more visible burglar alarms, to something more subtle you can fit with your doorbell or in your window. If you’re taking the more overt approach with your systems, you’re encouraging a visual deterrent to your home. If you’re going for something a little more hidden, then an intruder may not know that they’re being filmed.

Get To Know Your Neighbours

It may seem obvious, but not everyone knows their neighbours. And if you’re out and about, it’s always good to have another pair of eyes watching over your home. While this is, of course, not the easiest or most reliable way to secure your home, think of it as a safety net. 

Your neighbours are likely to know your local area just as well as you do, if not better, and can keep an eye on your home when you are away. What’s more, if something suspicious is happening in your local area, having the support of your neighbours when it comes to keeping an eye out for unusual activity can prove exceedingly helpful.

Remember Your Locks

It may seem like a no-brainer, but just remembering to lock your home during key times is essential. It’s easy to forget something that we do every day. Remember, burglaries can happen day or night. If you’re in the front room and left a door or window open to get a breeze through in the summer, it can be easy to forget all about it. So, the best thing to do is quite simply the most obvious. If you worry your locks could be compromised, then it may be worth getting in touch with an accredited locksmith or security company to help repair or replace your locks.

Update Your Home Security Systems

If you’ve done all of the above, it may be worth asking: is it time to update these? With constant developments in home security, especially with smarter technologies, it may be worth doing a run-down of your existing security systems and seeing what could be modernised. Even down to the access controls to your house, it’s pivotal to keep up with the times. After all, the burglars will certainly be thinking of new ways to enter your home, so it’s time you thought of new ways to prevent them.

Call In The Professionals

When all else fails, one of the best things you can do is get in touch with a security or alarm company you can rely on. When you’re trying to get on with your life day-to-day, it can be difficult to keep tabs on everything. This is why you must reach out to the experts who’ll be able to provide you with the most up-to-date advice. Whether you’re looking to update your existing systems or you’re taking your first steps into securing your home properly, Wilson Alarms is here to help.

With this, you’ve got a few handy tips to help you make your home a more secure place. If you’re looking to upgrade your home security, then get in touch with Wilson Alarms today. You can fill out our online contact form, or give us a call on 0116 245 3030.