Burglars also seize their opportunity, perhaps especially when you're just "quickly out," if something isn't properly locked. A burglar will quickly notice that one unlocked window. Therefore, always lock your house carefully, even when making the slightest detour.
Also, make sure there are no dumpsters near your house. Some burglars use these to access an upper floor from outside.
An alarm in your home can serve two purposes: deterring a burglar, and (if you wish) immediately calling the police. Often, the latter isn't even necessary: the sound and light of the alarm are often enough to deter a burglar.
Properly functioning locks and hardware are essential for keeping burglars out. This includes locks with core pull protection, which makes it impossible for burglars to pull a cylinder out of a lock. A quality mark for locks is the Foundation for Quality Facade Construction (SKG).
An SKG 2-star lock is independently burglar-resistant, and an SKG 3-star lock is highly burglar-resistant. By checking the locks in your (future) home for the SKG quality mark, you'll know exactly where you can improve your security.
Anti-burglary devices are an addition to good hinges and locks. This form of burglar protection is often installed in doors. It consists of a cylinder that slides into a tube when the door is closed. This protection prevents thieves from opening a door or window via the hinges.
A timer is especially useful if you're away for an evening or on vacation. By setting the timer, the lights in your house will turn on at a specific time. Besides making it look like someone is home, burglars generally don't like lights.
There are increasingly more possibilities in the field of camera security, even in private homes. Security cameras are becoming increasingly affordable and provide insight into what's happening in your home. Plus, a camera always deters burglars!
The condition of your windows and doors is particularly important when it comes to keeping burglars out. After a thorough building inspection by Homekeur, you'll receive a building report detailing the condition of your home's hardware, any renovations you can make, and the estimated costs. Feel free to contact us.
The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!
