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Always Change Your Home Locks
When you move into a new home, it is important that you always change the locks of your new home. We understand that there is already a lot to consider when you are about to move into a new place. The last thing you would probably like to think about is someone breaking into your new home, however, it is necessary to do so if you want to avoid a break-in. It doesn’t matter where your home is, whether it is a safe neighborhood or not, you still need to consider the security of your home. The very first thing that you should do, even before moving into your new place, is to change the locks. It is reported that a home is broken into within the initial 12 months upon moving into a new place. It is also noted that new homeowners experience home break-ins more often than someone who has been in their home for at least a minimum of 10 years. Based on these reports, it is clear why you should consider your homes security before moving in.
This starts with something as simple as changing the locks of your home. This isn’t something that has to be a long drawn out process. It can be accomplished quickly and usually the same day that you request services.
Many homeowners do not realize that their insurance company could deny their request for a payout if their valuables are stolen. They may feel that you didn’t take the necessary precautions to avoid this from occurring. At this point, you will simply be at a loss. You can plan for this in the future by heeding our advice listed below.
Here are a few more things to consider doing prior to moving into a new home that may protect you and your valuables.
- Compromised Locks
Any existing locks that do not appear to be durable need to be changed.
- Insufficient Amount of Locks
If there are any exterior locks that do not have a lock on them, especially deadbolt locks, they are the most durable and should be used on every exterior door. There should also be a lock on your garage door, if it offers access into your home from the garage.
- Make Sure Locks Fit Industry Standards
Locks have an industry rating that indicates the locks level of sufficient durability. When installing new locks, make sure they have the highest standard of industry locks offered.
Properly Securing Your New Home
By now you clearly see the logic in making sure you change your home locks. This is probably something that you are thinking that you could do on your own. While it certainly is easy enough to buy locks, it is another story to have them properly installed. We strongly encourage you to employ the help of a qualified locksmith to install your new home locks. A professional locksmith is also helpful in helping you determine, which locks are best for your home needs. It is important to make sure that you have the right locks for the type of door that intend on putting the locks on. If you have a door that is less durable than another and someone attempts to break-in, the lock may not be useful to you. These are the things that only a trained and qualified locksmith technician would be able to advice you of. You can achieve the most efficient level of security with the right locks and the right locksmith on the job. People may try to convince you that this is something that you can handle on your own. However, we always tell our customers that it is always best to veer on the side of caution when it comes to your home security.
In addition to installing new locks you can also remain safe by adding deadbolt locks where needed, installing outdoor sensor lights or purchase an alarm system and monitoring service. These are all of the things that can help minimize the chances of your experiencing a break-in. If you decide to have keyless locks installed, remember to change the codes as frequently as possible. If you give someone a spare key, just make sure that it is someone who is honest and trustworthy. Be safe and make sure you always get the key back from whomever you have given keys to.
Peace-of-mind is something that you can’t put a price on. You will know this once if you have ever experienced anything that robbed you of it. Relying on the services of a locksmith who knows all that there is to know about locks, can also give you the peace-of-mind in knowing that the job was performed effectively. When you use a friend or family member to handle the job of a professional locksmith, it may not afford you the same sense of security. We have helped many homeowners in Mount Pleasant benefit from our knowledge of locks and when and where they should be installed.