Whether its door, window, property of grounds security upgrades
Liver Bird Locks can help.
Everyone wants to be confident that their home is safe and
secure, so as well as the usual steps you can take to secure your
home, we will go through some additional home security tips. These
additional home security tips will hopefully prevent any burglar
from targeting your house.
Would it be obvious if you were away from home fora
period of time?
Do you leavewindows
open, even if you think they are not accessible?
Are any locks you have installed on windows and door obvious
and visible?
Have you ‘hidden’ a key where someone could find it? Under a
plant pot or under a window ledge?
Would any hedges in your garden provide cover for a burglar
to break in unseen?
Would entering your property cause any noise that would alert
neighbours to a presence in your home/garden? Does your garden
contain gravel, for example?
With over¾
of burglarscoming through doors, it’s important to
make sure yourdoor
securityis up for the task! There are several
additional security items that can be fitted to your door that would
support the existing locking points. Have you also thought about
havingBritish
Standard locks?
Letterbox Guard
Letterbox guardsare the perfect way to stop
burglars ‘fishing’ for a key through your letterbox. They help stop
lock manipulations as well, and can be fitted to UPVC, wooden and
composite doors.
A door chain can fit on any door, and it allows the door only to
be opened to a certain point. This stops people from just walking in
and makes it tricker for a burglar to enter. Make sure you buy a‘police
approved’door chain, as you’ll know it’s been
accredited by Secured By Design.
Wooden Door Security
Door Bolts
Key Operated Security Bolts
Security boltsare ideal for back doors. It’s a
locking mechanism that extends from the top and bottom which holds
tight to the frame. It can be easily fitted and adds to the security
of the door.
Hinge Bolts
These are designed to prevent doors from being lifted from their
hinges. They are best used on external doors, to make it more
difficult to break in.
London Bar
ALondon Baris
a solid steel bar that reinforces a wooden door frame to protect it
against forced attacks. Wooden doors typically are weaker after
having a lock put in as wood needs to be chiselled out which reduces
the strength of the door.
uPVC Door Security
Sash Jammers
Sash Jammerscan be installed on the top and bottom
of a door or window to stop them from opening. They are a more cost
effective option and are easy to install.
Patio Door Security
Conservatories can be an easy target for burglars with so many
windows and people not locking their back doors. Make sure you
protect yourconservatory
doorsby adding some additional patio door
security.
Patlock For French Doors
Patlocksare
a great way to secure your French doors. They work by holding the
internal door handles secure and restrict the movement of the
handles and the door until they are removed. They are instant and
easy to use and are approved byNeighbourhood
WatchandSecure
by Design.
The Patio Door Guardian
ThisSliding
Glass Door Lockis a great and subtle way to keep
your sliding patio door secure. They are extremely strong and not
only protect your home from intruders being unable to jimmy the door
open, but also keeps your children or pets safe as they will be
unable to open to door. It gets attached at the top of the door and
most have 2 settings: completely closed or open 8-16cm for
ventilation.
It’s not just your doors that you can add additional security
too, it’s also important to secure any other access points to your
home. Take a look at some ideas for additionalwindow
security.
Sash Jammers
These can be placed around the edges of a window to prevent it
from being opened. Depending on the size of the window you may need
one to three sash jammers. They can be installedboth
inside and outsideof your home depending on the
way your window opens.
Window Safety Restrictors
Window restrictorsonly let the window be opened a
certain amount, which ensure people don’t jump out, but also that
people don’t climb in. They are cheap and easy to install and are a
great additional home security option.
Window Security Grilles
Internal retractable grillesare an economic way to
protect your windows, they are discreet and help to stop intruders.
They make it difficult for a criminal to enter your home because
it’s not just a window they need to contend with to gain access.
Without the right garage security, someone can easily break into
your garage and steal your valuable. To avoid this and to secure
your garage, we recommend getting extragarage
security.
Garage Door Defender
This is a great way to protect your garage door. Agarage
defenderis fitted centrally to your garage door
and is locked into a solid steel base with a padlock. This stops the
door from moving or tilting so reduces the risk of people gaining
access from the bottom or side of the door.
Pacri Bolts
These mount on the back of your garage door and are used with
coach bolts.Pacri
boltshave keyhole cover to be protected from
weather and protect the door from being opened.
Hasp and Staple
This is used alongside a garage doorpadlockto
secure a garage door. You would secure the ‘hasp’ (the loop on a
plate) to the wall next to the garage, and the ‘Staple’ (the hinge)
to the garage door. To secure these even more, fit a bolt through
the both the hasp and the staple with nuts on the inside if
possible.
Shed security is just as important as the home security as there
are plenty of valuables in your shed you need to keep safe! From
bikes, freezer or lawnmowers, it’s worth keeping all your valuables
safe, so read ahead for some additionalshed
securitytips.
Tamperproof Screws
Tamperproof screwsare a great addition to your
shed door hinge security as these prevent burglars from unscrewing
your shed doors and gaining entry. Once they are screwed in, they
cannot be unscrewed or tampered with easily, and most have a unique
screw driver to unscrew them.
Hasp and Staple
This is used with a garden shed padlock to secure a shed or
outbuilding door. You would secure the ‘hasp’ (the loop on a plate)
to the area next to the door, and the ‘Staple’ (the hinge) to the
door. To secure these even more, fit a bolt through the both the
hasp and the staple with nuts on the inside of the building.
Shed staple on Wooden Sheds to Stop Entry
Getting a police approvedshed
stapleis another way to secure your shed. This
stabilises and reinforces a large area of the wall so for a burglar
to enter they would need to destroy a large section of the shed. You
can also secure your valuable to this staple, so even if they did
get into your shed, your bike would still be secured!
The garden is the heart of the home, the place to have as a
luxury retreat exclusive for only your family. Everyone wants to
feel safe and secure in any place of their house, including their
garden! Fromgarden
gatestogarden
fences, take a read through some additional garden security
ideas below.
Prikka Strips
Prikka stripscan be a useful deterrent to keep any
unwanted bodies in your garden – human or animal! They can be easy
screwed or glued onto to the tops of walls or fences to prevent
climbing into your garden.
Padlocks
Having high qualitySold
Secure padlockscan be extremely beneficial to your
garden’s security. These can keep gates and other exits/entrances
closed and secure, and make it harder for an intruder to enter your
garden.
Sometimes you need a little extra security to make your home the
most secure it can be. Read through our extra home security tips
below to see what you could add to protect your home.
Security Lights
A dark garden is a perfect opportunity for a burglar to gain
access to your property. Installing security lights, that at least
light up the area around the doors and windows of your home, will
offer great additional security.
To find out more about security lights, then read our Ultimate
Guide toGarden
Security Lighting.
Visible Burglar Alarm Systems
It’s pretty common for a homeowner to install a burglar alarm to
secure their property while they are out. But what would add an
extra level of security is to make sure any potential burglars can
actually see that they are fitted. You can install ‘bell boxes’ that
are very visible on your property, if you don’t wish to fork out for
an entire alarm system, you can install fake burglar alarm boxes.
Security cameras will add a great level of security to your home.
Not only do they act as deterrents to potential burglars, but the
modern cameras come with apps that can alert you to a break in.
Meaning you can contact the authorities straight away.
Smoke alarmsandcarbon
monoxide alarmsare essentials in the home. These
alert you to home fires and carbon monoxide leaks to prevent harm
and make sure everyone know and gets out of the house safely
Home Insurance and Additional Home Security
When you are adding extra home security, it’s always worth
updating yourhome
insurancecompany to the changes you’ve made, as
adding extra security may reduce the amount you pay and show that
you are making reasonable adjustments to keep your home safe.