Watchful Eye Security Ltd fully recommend that you have an alarm system fitted to your residential property, ideally with a monitored service where in the event of an activation, you can receive a notification wherever you are in the world.

Just because you don’t have an existing security system installed doesn’t mean the burglar has to know. You can use decals, plaques, and signs alerting bad guys to the presence of one. This budget-friendly DIY hack for protecting your home isn’t foolproof, but it is enough that most burglars won’t bother if they think it’s armed with a security alarm!

Lock And secure Windows And Doors

With an estimated 40% of break-ins happening without the use of force, it’s important to lock your windows and doors when they’re not in use. If you decide against installing a full electronic security system for some reason, be sure to keep those deadbolts locked tight or place dowels on sliding glass doors so intruders can’t sneak in through them.

Keep Valuables Out Of Sight

Since burglaries are always a threat, it’s important not to keep your valuables in sight where the burglars would have easy access to them. Keep outdoor items like bicycles or tools out of sight and locked up while indoors. Use curtains or blinds as cover for those pricey electronics you don’t want on display. If you’re really worried about theft happening at home, then lock away expensive jewellery and cash into a safe that can only be accessed by someone who knows how!

Reinforce Your Windows

Be sure to lock your windows when you’re not home, especially ground-level ones. If they don’t already have locks, it’s easy enough to purchase latches online or at a hardware store near you! You can also protect your window with safety glass – this makes the window more difficult for someone else to break into. Metal bars are another option that may be considered.

What attracts burglars to homes?

A vulnerable lock can be the downfall of your home. If a burglar bypasses or loosens it, they will have easy access to getting inside and fleeing quickly afterwards if needed. Garage doors and pet entrances are also open passages for burglars because these openings make them quick to get through as well!

Does leaving a light on at night deter burglars?

The next time you’re on the fence about whether or not to leave your home’s lights turned off, remember that turning them back on can give you peace of mind.

Watchful Eye Security’s residential service WES Watch provide peace of mind for residents & communities in the United Kingdom.