The Potential Security Risks of Older Homes

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The Potential Security Risks of Older Homes
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• While older homes have an appealing charm about
  them, they often have a number of potential
  security issues that can be troublesome to
  homeowners. That said, theres no reason why you
  cant make an older home safe and secure, it just
  might take a little more effort, and seeking
  professional help from a licensed locksmith can
  be immensely helpful.
• Below are a few tips for securing an older home

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• Have a modern alarm installed
• Most older homes wont be fitted with an alarm
  system, and those that do have them, may need to
  be updated and modernized to reflect the changes
  in technology. To discuss the latest options for
  burglar alarms, pop in to see your local
  locksmith, and arrange for them to come and fit
  one as soon as possible, or assess the existing
  alarm.

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• Renew the locks
• As your first line of defense, all locks on an
  older home should be upgraded to reflect the
  evolving security threat, and with burglars
  techniques becoming more sophisticated year on
  year, this step is one that should be carried out
  before you move into the property. Even if the
  locks look to be in good order, arranging for
  them to be professionally assessed by a
  residential locksmith is a smart idea, and not
  only for your peace of mind and security, but for
  insurance purposes, too.

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• Have a residential locksmith assess the entire
  property
• As experts in security and knowing all of the
  techniques that burglars and intruders use to
  gain unlawful access to peoples homes, a
  residential locksmith can be a fantastic ally
  when you first move into an older home. Helping
  you to quickly make the entire building (plus any
  garages and out buildings) as secure as it can
  possibly be, they can also give you many other
  security tips, and can be at the property quickly
  in the event of an emergency.

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• Dont forget to secure the garage and windows
• Your front door should of course be made secure
  with a high security locking system, but dont
  forget that garages and windows are also popular
  with criminals as entry points, and are often
  exceptionally vulnerable, especially in older
  homes.
• Ultimately, a residential locksmith should be
  your friend and ally when it comes to securing an
  older home, and their advice and guidance can
  help to keep you safe and able to enjoy life in
  your new home.

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