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There are some obvious reasons as to why you might need to invest in better security. These reasons may be obvious but you might continue to ignore the signs that you need better security for your home or business. Perhaps you come home to find that your door slightly open or you may notice that your lock looks weaker than usual from someone tampering with them. You might conclude that since no one has been able to gain access inside that there really isn’t a problem. This is why so many people experience break-ins, they ignore the clear signs that they need more security.
You Are a Frequent Traveller
If you have a job that keeps you away from home a lot then you may require better security. Since there is no one home, it leaves more opportunities for someone to break into your home. This is often the case for those who live alone. When you travel for work it is a good idea to ask someone to keep an eye on your home. Motions sensors are also a good idea so that if someone steps foot onto your property, it shines a light on them to alert your neighbors. You should also let the neighbors who you trust know that you will be away and when you intend on returning so that they are alert to anything unusual that is occurring around your home. If you travel for work then make sure you have a good security alarm installed that can alert the proper authorities to unlawful entry.
Old or Damaged Locks
This is one of those things that you might think is obvious to most people but believe it or not, most people don’t really pay much attention to the condition of their locks unless they are forced to do so. If you are not able to open your door then this is when you will likely exam your locks. Why not exam them before you reach this point, doing so will reduce your level of frustration. If you go around your property to exam the locks of your doors and windows, take note of their condition. If they are rusted or they look weak and worn then have these locks replaced. The older and the weaker the locks are the more problematic the lock will become. The damages may not be obvious to you, which is why it is in your best interest to go ahead and have the locks replaced if necessary. You may even contact one of our locksmiths to ask them to do a once over of your property to exam your locks. When they do they will be able to tell you if you need new locks or not. If you need new locks, it would be in your best interest to allow them to handle the installation of your new locks for you rather than handling the job yourself. They have the experience needed to effectively install them for you.
After A Break-in
If it is clear that someone has broken into your home this is a clear sign that your security needs to be improved. This means that it was too easy for someone to compromise. While it might surprise you that someone was able to break-in, it likely became a wake-up call to get better security for your property. Even if there were an attempted break-in but the perpetrator was unable to gain access, this still means that you should take a closer look at the type of security you have and determine if you need more. You could have your locks re-keyed but if they have been damaged due to someone tampering with them, it is best to simply replace them with new locks. This will prevent them from coming back again and succeeding at actually gaining access.
These are some of the suggestions that we consistently offer to our customers when they raise a concern about their level of security. Some people think that they have to break the bank to get the help that they want and need but this just isn’t true. It is possible to improve your level of security, gradually. The key to better security is to make sure you know when you need it and get it. You can get the help that you need from a local Atlanta locksmith.
