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Burglary Deterrents
Let's not make it easy for burglar's to steal our processions and intimidate our loved ones. I work with the police on a daily basis so see all methods used by criminals to enter our homes. Here are some suggestions to make your homes and businesses more secure.
The most common method of entry into your home is lock snapping. They use mole grips to snap the bottom of your handles off, then grab your lock and snap that out too. The rest is simple enough, I don't want to publicize the whole method but it takes 10 seconds to open your door. This can be stopped by fitting high security anti-snap locks which the manufacturers even back their locks with £2500 anti-snap guarantee and 10 years warranty.
Lighting & Line of sight
It is important to have good lighting around your property but especially at entry points. If the burglar tries to enter your property through traditional methods they will be under a spotlight and less likely to attempt to burgle your property, neighbours and pedestrians would see them.
Line of sight if you can't see you front door from the kerbside due to shrubs or a decretive tree the burglar is also in cover from being seen.
High security handles
Bugular's are getting wiser to higher quality locks, upvc doors are especially vulnerable.
They snap the bottom of your handles off as normal then get a blowtorch and melt the plastic away around the lock so they can get more purchase to snap the lock at its weakest point.
High Security handles can't be snapped so solves this issue and normal come with accredited star ratings most colours also available.
Access
If it is to easy to get around to the back or side of your property and find your homes vulnerable points. Then the burglars are in cover to be able to get to work and enter your home. Fit gates and gate locks where possible and potential vandal paint on top of fences etc.
French door/ Glass
As criminals are struggling with getting through high security locks etc they will look for other methods of entry. In recent times shattering French door glass or a larger window normally at the rear of your property is getting to be a more and more popular method. This can be combated by fitting laminated glass to prevent easy entry but can be quite costly. Try prevent criminals access to these areas and make your home more secure than your neighbours so they are the target not you.
What do burglar's want?
95% of burglaries I attend are for the vehicle on the drive so get a secondary mechanical steering lock, basic is better as electrical systems can be compromised as organised gangs go around with key signal duplicator software. If you have a keyless entry vehicle get a RFID wallet for your keys to protect your car keys from this method of vehicle theft.
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Also simple things like putting your prized procession at the back of your drive blocked in by less valuable vehicles. Ghost immobiliser's are probably one the best electrical systems to stop anyone from being able to drive away even if they have the keys.
Panels
Upvc doors are often made up with panelled sections that are time and time again a weak point. Every week I see panels being kicked through and there are in as simple as a couple of kicks and the beading on the back of the door pops off.
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You can get reinforced panels but it is in my experience still not secure enough, I would suggest upgrading your door to a composite door.
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Home Security with the Right Burglary Deterrent Strategies
When you come to The Leeds Locksmith, you should be assured that we're the guardians of your safety against any potential threat. We have professional locksmiths who strive to offer solutions that work to protect the property from intruders. Whether it be theft-resistant doors and windows, state-of-the-art security doors, or highly effective alarm systems, we provide you with high-security Burglary Deterrents.
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The Role of a Locksmith in Burglary Repair
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1. Broken Locks After a Break-In
In cases where burglars have tampered with or physically destroyed your locks, we can offer you burglary repair services to return your security. To avoid future occurrences, it is recommended that the damaged locks should be replaced or repaired whenever necessary.
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2. Forced Entry Damage
When burglars attempt to break into a premises, not only does the lock suffer some significant damage. We examine and fix all the damages; your locks and doors are back to working correctly and are safe.
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3. Tampered Lock Mechanisms
If the burglars have interfered with or tried to compromise the locks, we will examine the mechanisms and fix any problems that they might have caused. It is crucial to restore the security of your property where there has been a break-in.
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4. Broken Keys
Sometimes, after the burglary the keys which had been used to get inside may be left behind or might be jammed into the lock. We provide burglary repair services to ensure that removed keys are replaced with better keys that enhance security in your home. We also offered Door Lock Repair Leeds at best rate.
5. Rekeying Locks
Outsmart burglars who might be using old keys to gain access to your home by rekeying your locks. It also helps that with this process only new keys work on your locks, making your security even better after a break-in.
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In a nutshell, The Leeds Locksmith is quite simple; to ensure that your home is safe by deploying the best burglary-proofing solutions. We offer services for new lock installations, security systems installation, and service of the locks after any event like breakage. Evaluating our effective burglary deterrents means you can count on your home or business being safe from break-ins.
Let us assure you that security remains our priority when working with us. Making us a priority will never leave you stranded. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our utmost concerns. Contact us today for a secure future tomorrow.
Someone has broken into my house and taken some property, is that burglary?
Yes, it is. Burglary is where a person enters a building or part of a building without permission and proceeds to steal property from within. For many people this means that someone has entered their house without permission and stolen property from inside their house.
The whole body does not have to enter the house. If someone puts their arm through the letterbox and steal keys, for example, this is also classed as a burglary.
Examples of burglary:
â—¾B smashes patio door and opens it and goes into living room and steals a TV and DVD player and leaves the house with the property.
â—¾B puts his hand through an open window and steals a purse that has been left on a window sill.
If you have been a victim of a burglary, please contact the police straight away and try not to touch anything that you think the offender may have touched, as this might interfere with potentially crucial evidence.
