Going on holiday is exciting and with summer nearly here lots of us are looking forward to a well-earned break. But before you go, it is important to ensure your home is secure so that you don’t have to worry about a break in whilst you are away.
Here are some tips to prepare before you go away…
Check your Home Insurance – First of all you need to make sure that you have the right insurance cover in case anything does happen. Make sure that your policy covers you for the length of time that you are going to be gone, as this can vary, and check what is covered to make sure it is all up to date should the worst happen.
Using security equipment to deter burglars
Make sure you Use Security Equipment – There are lots of things that you can use to make your home safer get a professional like this CCTV installation Gloucester based company apmfireandsecurity.com/cctv-security-systems/cctv-installation-gloucester to install security cameras and use security lighting in areas that are not well lit, especially if you live rurally.
Make sure that your locks on doors windows and outbuildings are also safe and secure – get them changed before you go if they are not working properly.
Making your home look lived-in while you’re away
Get Someone to Pop in – Burglars will look for signs that a home is empty, so getting someone that you trust to come over whilst you are away is a good way to stop your home looking obviously empty. From parking a car on the drive to putting the bins out and taking them back in on bin day, this makes it look much less obvious.
Summary
This article gives tips for keeping a home secure while on summer holiday, covering checking that home insurance covers the length of the trip and what it includes, installing security cameras and lighting, particularly in poorly lit or rural areas, ensuring door, window and outbuilding locks work properly, and arranging for someone trusted to visit the property so it doesn’t look obviously empty.
Questions this article raises
- Does standard home insurance automatically cover extended holiday absences?
- How far in advance should faulty locks be fixed before going away?
- What other signs, besides an empty driveway, make a house look unoccupied?
