From New Garage Doors to CCTV: Keeping Out Intruders

Ensuring your home is safe and secure at all times is important. With so many burglaries taking place all across the country each year, putting security measures in place to protect yourself, your family and your possessions is key. While state-of-the-art home security systems can help to protect your property and deter thieves, there are other ways you can burglar proof your home too. Below, we share our top tips for improving the security of your home and warding off intruders. 

Keep doors and windows locked at all times

Doors and windows have locks for a reason, and it’s important that you use them. As soon as you move into a property, you should get into the habit of keeping doors and windows locked at all times. The majority of burglaries are unplanned, and many thieves are opportunists - if they notice an unlocked door or they see an open window, this could be their prime opportunity. 

Burglars often keep an eye out for easy-access properties, and therefore it’s important that you make sure all entry points to your home are always locked and secure. To avoid becoming a target, one of the easiest things you can do is lock your doors and windows. 

Don’t flash valuables in plain sight

If burglars can clearly see all of your valuables, they may be more likely to target your property. The best way to combat this is to make sure you don’t keep valuables in plain sight. If you have a big television, keep the windows and curtains closed when you’re watching it at night; if you have an expensive car, keep it safe in the garage. 

If you buy something new and expensive, don’t leave the box outside your house or on the street for bin day. This can again attract thieves and encourage them to break into your property. 

Make sure entrances are well-lit

Having a well-lit entrance to your home is not only beneficial for those times you’re scrambling around for your key in the dark, but it can also be a great criminal deterrent too. Exterior lighting can be an effective deterrent, as burglars are more likely to target houses that they can enter without being seen. 

Make sure entryways to your home are brightly lit. Motion-sensing lights outside your home are a great option, as they put a spotlight on anyone approaching your property and quickly highlight intruders. Remember, intruders do not want to be seen or caught, and therefore installing bright motion sensor lights can be an effective deterrent. 

Install a CCTV system

Installing CCTV cameras on your property will add another layer of security and deter thieves from approaching your home. Even the sight of a security camera alone can be enough to deter criminals, helping to keep your family and possessions safe. Setting up CCTV cameras around your home so that intruders can clearly see them will provide an effective additional layer of security. 

Plus, CCTV cameras are not just useful for deterring criminals from your property. In the unfortunate event that your property is targeted and a criminal act takes place, your CCTV footage can be handed over to the police to help find and identify the culprits. 

Install a home security system

There are plenty of different home security systems on the market to meet different budgets and requirements. It’s a good idea to install a home security system to ensure that your property is protected and to enhance the safety of you, your family and your possessions. 

Alarm systems are one of the most common and effective forms of home security. If someone attempts to break into your property, a loud alarm is activated. An alarm system can act as a deterrent or as a fail-safe in case someone ends up accessing your property. 

Today, many home security systems come with a range of interactive features to ensure your home is as safe and secure as possible. Some of these features include contact sensors, smart appliances, glass break sensors and police notifiers. 

Create smart landscaping

Some garden and landscaping features can make certain properties attractive targets for thieves, and it’s important to take this into consideration. For example, large trees and bushes near doors and windows can block your view of your front or back garden and provide burglars with a good spot to hide while checking out your property. 

Eliminate any blind spots around your home to ensure you always have a clear view of your landscape. Trim back overgrown hedges, bushes and trees and keep windows clear. It’s always a good idea to keep shrubs low so that they don’t cover windows or entryways. Some people also choose to plant thorny plants that could scratch people hiding near them or cause irritation. 

Upgrade your garage door

Your garage may not be the first thing on your mind when it comes to the security of your home, but it can make all the difference to the safety and security of your property. If your garage door is old, damaged or broken, you could be compromising the security of your entire home, making all of the other measures you have in place ineffective. Garage doors that are visibly damaged or broken are weak spots that burglars and thieves look out for, so make sure yours is in top condition. 

Visible signs of damage, such as poor installations or broken hinges, can make a garage door easy to break into and provide access to your home. Alternatively, you may store old possessions or your car in your garage; if this is the case, you’ll want to ensure you have effective security measures in place to protect your items. If your garage door doesn’t fit as it should, weather elements can get through gaps and damage your belongings. 

To ensure your home, family and possessions are protected, it’s important that your garage door is safe and secure. Upgrading to an automatic garage door can greatly enhance your home security. Modern automatic garage doors come with plenty of security features, including remotes that operate with a unique code. This ensures only you and your family have access to your garage, helping to keep out intruders. 

Thoroughbred Industrial Doors: secure electric garage doors in Mildenhall and Royston

At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors Ltd, we supply a range of garage doors to enhance the security of your property and ensure your possessions or car remain safe and secure at all times. From electric garage doors to roller garage doors, you needn’t look further than us for your garage door needs. Our team of professionals have over five years of experience between them and can assist you in finding the perfect garage door for your budget and taste. 

We can arrive at your property, discuss your needs, provide you with a quote and then build a bespoke door for you that matches the aesthetic of your property while offering high security. All of our doors are custom made to the exact specifications measured by our experienced UK trained professionals, ensuring a seamless installation and a reliable garage door that will last you for years to come. 

Our electric garage doors come with a handy remote control so that you can easily control your garage from the comfort of your car. While many people choose to install automatic garage doors because of the enhanced security they offer, we do also stock a variety of manual doors too. 

For more information about our products or to find out more about how our professional team can help you today, visit our website. Alternatively, contact us to discuss your requirements.