Lockplus Burglary Prevention
Professional Advice & Help
Unfortunately, more homes are being broken into every week. If you come home to find signs of a break-in – such as forced windows/doors, broken glass or valuable belongings thrown around – the first thing you should do is call the police.
Although you may want to clean up the space and touch some of your belongings LockPlus do not advise this as you could be tampering with evidence that could catch whoever committed this crime.
Once the police have arrived, they will take your statement And a note of things that are missing. Once your report has been gathered, they will give you a case number; you want to ensure that you take note of this number for your insurance company.
Once the police have finished gathering evidence you will need to call an emergency Locksmith. The services of a professional Locksmith include replacing and repairing broken locks and, to a certain extent, doors, and windows, however, if the job can’t be fixed, there is still the option of securing your property by boarding up and securing doors and windows until they can be replaced.
Burglary Prevention GLASGOW
Burglary FAQs
Although LockPlus locksmith Glasgow install CCTV we do not believe that having only this in place as a prevention method is the answer, Having CCTV in place is an effective way to provide evidence that a break in took place however most burglars cover their faces and have targeted your property for a reason and with their faces covered, your CCTV will not deter them from going for whatever it is they want.
No, As security experts LockPlus do not believe that this is effect enough. There can be weaknesses within the software which allow WIFI blockers to be used, allowing a burglar to tamper with your security system. At LockPlus locksmith Glasgow we believe home security starts with your habits.
Yes, LockPlus locksmith Glasgow are an approved stockist for some of the best and most effective anti-theft products on the market with products to suit all budgets.
Burglars keep an eye out for homes and businesses that have old or damaged locks on their doors and windows. If a lock can be bypassed or snapped easily by a burglar, then that home is an easy target for a burglar. Garage doors are also providing easy entry points for burglars especially if the homeowner has no garage door lock!
Burglars use various methods and points of entry when breaking into a property. The most common is the front door, 34% of burglars use the front door to simply walk into a property and take what they can. The second most common is open or unlocked first floor windows, 23% of burglars use this as an entry point.
There are a few things you can do to improve the security of a window, firstly have reliable locks installed. You can also have both window alarms and camera alarms installed. One way Laminated safety glass is a good additional measure to take. Contact LockPlus today to find out what products we offer.
Any professional Locksmith and security expert will insist you need a minimum of two locks. The two most popular choices being a deadbolt and a standard BS36221 lock. If you take additional steps to protect your home such as two locks, then Insurance Companies tend to offer reductions on premiums.
Chain locks are made from hardened steal links and a lock that is usually integrated into the chain however they can come separate. Chain Locks are a heavy-duty option that provide an extra level of protection compared to U-Locks.
Yes, LockPlus locksmith Glasgow work with trusted security companies such as VAN GUARD and Locks4vans to provide top quality locks and vehicle security. Please see our Auto Locksmith page for more information.
Home Security Assessment
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their house and feel at home without the worry of security risks potentially bringing danger to their family. With over 800 home burglaries daily in the U.K Lockplus believes home security is one of the most important investments to be made to protect your home and family, unlike other home security companies we don’t believe that costly smart home tech is the answer to stopping you from being the target of a burglary, we believe particular changes and observations are just as effective.
We have designed a unique 30-point home security risk assessment for our customers and corporate clients, this is carried out by one of our security experts who is fully trained with years of experience within the field and SIA registered. This assessment alerts you of potential risks and what we recommend for preventing them whether that’s a security product or changing bad habits.
All of our reports and recommendations are not obligated to be carried out by us, however we recommend that you make these changes as promptly as possible whatever the cost. That is why we offer various finance options to support you in choosing the best products that ensure you feel safer in your home.