Home Security in London Maximised

Figures collected in 2002 showed that a house is broken into every 37 seconds, with burglary rates this high, it’s not worth leaving anything to chance. A high proportion of these break-ins occur in London and other major cities, so if you’re a city dweller, ensure your home’s security is top notch in order to avoid making yourself a potential target for thieves.

London burglars are a canny bunch, so leaving a key hidden under a flower pot or under a mat is like leaving the door wide open as this is the first place they’ll look. Thieves spend on average no longer than 60 seconds trying to gain entry to a property so the obvious points of entry will be assessed first.

Likewise, windows and doors should be locked securely. An open window at the back of a property is a dream come true to a burglar so don’t give them this opportunity. Make sure all of your windows and doors are fitted with working locks, doors should have a high quality fitting such as a dead bolt lock as these offer a very high level of security.

Having a burglar alarm fitted is an extremely wise decision, especially if you live in London. There are some inexpensive versions on the market if you’re on a budget such as a plug-in device which works as a sound detector, and will alert you to any movements outside of your property.

If you do have a high tech alarm system fitted, make sure you are fully briefed on how to operate it. Here at Pro-Eye Security we ensure that every single one of our customers is given a full demonstration on how to work their system, and will even provide you with a follow-up visit a short while after installation in case you have any teething problems.

Not being able to work your alarm system could result in a serious of false alarms, which if they occur repeatedly, could land you with a fine.

If you’ve just moved into a new property in London, have all of your locks re-fitted. It’s the only way to ensure peace of mind, otherwise there could well be someone else walking around the city with a front door key to your house.