Security Tips Locksmith Leicester

Having many years experience in the locksmith industry, we have faced various security tasks and requests, in this time our locksmith Leicester team have became aware of many common vulnerabilities which are both found to be inside and outside of homes all around the country.

Some which may come across more as common sense knowledge, however we have found they are not regularly thought of and not always looked at as a security vulnerability.

Leicestershire Locksmiths, our company, are recommended by the Leicester POLICE. We can help with the aftermath of a devastating burglary.

Overgrown Garden Leicester

With dark nights closing in, it's that time of year you are most vulnerable to experience a burglary of some kind, whether that be your garden shed, garage or home. Generally the main cause to make you a target, would be an overgrown garden, by having an overgrown garden you are giving a vast cover to potential would-be burglars, with that, mix in an unlit garden, this makes you an even greater target.

Here at Leicestershire Locksmiths, we would like to give a few pointers to help you along your way of securing the outside of your home.

Garden Security Check List

You may use this check list decrease the chance of becoming a target of theft. You may share these security tips with your friends and family to make not only your area a safer place to live, but to aid in helping others with a topic which isn't spoke of in a great deal.

Garden Lighting Leicester

Installation of a floodlight would be one of the best deterrents you could implement. There are many floodlights available at affordable prices, which include LED, and solar panel, being extremely cost efficient and energy saving. Make sure to source one that includes a motion sensor. One of the best security deterrents you will buy.

Garden Gate Leicester

There's a few options available for different type of gates, the most popular gates are usually made out of wood, if this sounds like your gate then you could fit a quality two-way lock, and fit an optional bolt for on the inside combined with an alarmed padlock. On the outside of the gate, if you are one to use the gate often you could fit a hasp and staple lock combined with an alarmed padlock.

Shed Security Leicester

Often forgotten by many, sheds contain valuables. Simply install a portable alarm with sensor inside of your shed, position to cover the window and door. Shed portable alarms can be picked up for an affordable price, it's definitely a security deterrent you'll be wanting to add. Along with the portable alarm, you'll want to add a hasp and staple latch lock with an alarmed padlock to the door, combine these two together you are well on your way to have a protected shed!

Furthermore, it's possible to strengthen the door by adding heavy duty hinges and a horizontal security bar with padlocks. Don't forgot, add metal bars on the inside of the window.

Garage Security Leicester

Garages should be made a priority to secure, like with sheds, garages too are filled with valuables, our locksmith Leicester team are keen to spread the word and help local customers to secure their belongings.

Lets start with alarms, if you are unable to afford a branded alarm system, there are many affordable non-branded options available, from portable alarms with sensors or even complete alarm systems with multiple sensors including SMS/text messaging capabilities.

Strengthening the door is possible in many different ways, one of which is called a garage door defender, this goes on the outside at the bottom of the garage door and is another affordable prevention method.

Aside from the door defender, there's also options for on the inside of the garage door, this one takes a bit more effort, however if you keep motorcycles it's one prevention method you should consider, this is by installing security bars at the top of the garage door in both corners, this prevention method is only possible if you have another external door to the garage.

Don't forget to up the security on any external garage doors! include a hasp and staple latch lock with an alarmed padlock, and you could even add a horizontal security bar for an extra deterrent.

Motorcycle Security Leicester

A few locksmiths at the Leicestershire Locksmiths company are keen bikers, and we too share the difficulties that a lot of people tend to have whilst owning a motorcycle, one of which is where the motorcycle is kept, no garage, no shed, what options do we have? we secure the motorbike as best as we can, this should be first priority along with a decent high quality cover.

Our locksmith team recommends searching on Youtube for videos of the chains you may be thinking of buying, many tests are carried out to show the true strength of the chains available on the market.

Aside from the obvious chain and cover, there's a few more items you should consider purchasing, if you are unable to purchase a branded motorcycle alarm system, we recommend searching on-line for an unbranded motorcycle alarm, our locksmiths know of an affordable unbranded alarm which will do just the job, you may e-mail us for the brand name. An unbranded 105db motorcycle alarm is better than no alarm remember.

Depending on your garden layout, if it's feasible you may want to consider a T-bar Security Post, which you can cement into the ground and position the motorcycle up against a solid wall e.g the house, essentially blocking it in.

Another well worth item to purchase would be a Disc Lock Alarm, simple yet effective. Include a CCTV camera with night vision, and a bright floodlight with motion sensor, this will be a setup made up of great deterrents and motorcycle theft preventions.

Our locksmiths have mentioned there are also items on the market to include text messaging functions to alert you if your motorcycle is tampered with, and GPS devices which can be hidden within the motorcycle, this is worth looking into!.

Home Security Check List

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