Security Survey - Homes

Sometimes off-duty police officers will complete a home security survey for a nominal fee. A few words of caution are in order if you have some third party security company do a home security survey for you. Many of course will do a free home security survey to get their foot in your door and try and sell you their security devices. So be forewarned that a locksmith will probably try and sell you better locks, an alarm company a security system and so on. So use common sense.

PUT YOURSELF IN A BURGLAR'S SHOES

One thing every homeowner should do at least twice a year is take a home security survey walk around and through your property with a close friend or neighbor who is not too familiar with your house. Start outside and ask yourself "how would I best break in? The purpose of not doing it alone is your pal may spot things you'll overlook. Return the favor and complete a home security survey for your friend. You may be surprised how easy it is to get into your home after completing your home security survey.

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Several dead give away's that your homes security is not that secure are always closing the drapes ONLY when you're not home. Having no garbage cans out collection day, or an empty can sitting at the curb, are tip-offs you're not home. So are closing up the house as tight as a drum in the hot summer months without the air-conditioner running. Turning on a certain light or two and every other room is in total darkness. Ditto for picking up all the kid's toys, taking in the dog, shutting the garage door if you frequently leave it open, and turning off the lawn sprinkler.

Many people before leaving turn on the "burglar light, " the light over the kitchen sink. You might as well hang a sign on the front door saying you're not home! If you use an answering machine never leave a message that you're not home. Instead say you can't come to the phone right now. If you don't have a machine, turn down the volume on phones before leaving so they can't be heard from outside - another dead giveaway that nobody's home.

These are all signs that people are not home and with a property management company looking after your home while you are away will decrease the risk of your home being broken into while you are away.

Please feel free to email us with additional items at Email: contact@GCCIhome.com We will be pleased to add your items to our list.

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