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Going on vacation? That is great! But there are several things you need to check before driving away.
The first thing is to make sure your home is fully secured and that all the locks are working properly. Moreover, you need to take all the necessary actions to avoid a break-in while you’re away.
Most people believe that simply locking everything is enough to keep their house safe while they are away. However, simply locking all the doors, windows and the gate/garage door isn’t enough. In addition to having to check that everything is locked, there are a few steps you need to do.
Also, did you know that most break-in incidents occur while vacationing times? That’s because most burglars know that people won’t follow any extra guidance but locking their door, which makes them an easy target.
That’s why we at Locksmith Edmonton wrote down a small list of tips you can follow to prevent a break-in to your property while you’re away. However, please remember that if unfortunately, you did face a break-in situation, you can contact us at all times. We will come right away to change your locks and secure your house.
Before leaving, you can ask someone you trust to keep an eye on your house. It could be a friend or a neighbor who lives next to you. That way, If someone will try to break into your house, this person can call the police. Furthermore, ask them to visit your property a couple of times and make it seem like it is still occupied. Moreover, to maximize their help, they could follow a small list of actions – Such as, collecting the mail, empty the bins, etc.
Before leaving, check that all of the locks are fully operational and have no problem. That way in case one of them isn’t working, you could repair it before you leave. Also, consider installing a security system. You can find many kinds of security systems at different prices. Please remember, even the cheapest one is better than nothing.
One more thing we suggest you do is to keep a light on what can be seen from the outside. That way the burglar might think there’s someone in the house so he wouldn’t want to break-in. However, most burglars know all the methods that we make them think there is someone in the house. Therefore, in addition to leaving a light on, you need to secure your house.
If you have a yard or a small lawn, make sure it’s clear and clean before you leave. Collect all your tools, equipment, or even toys and place them in a safe place. Besides, if you have a gate or a garage door, make sure you can lock it and it’s working properly.
To sum up,
There are a few actions you can take other than simply lock your property. Although following them doesn’t guarantee you won’t have a break-in, it can minimize the chances of a break into your house.
Also, please feel free to call us whenever you need it! We are available 24/7 to come and secure your house.
