If you are planning a new build, security will be something you must consider and there are a number of ways that you can make your new home secure. At this stage, you should be thinking about a budget for home security and here are a few projects that will improve the security of your property.
- Door & Window Security Screens – Once you have installed ClearShield security doors in Glen Waverley, you are sending out the right message to any would-be intruder. The screens are made to measure and fitted by professionals and with all access points covered, you can rest assured that you don’t end up as a burglary statistic. Today’s generation of domestic security screens are slimline, while offering optimum security and there is a range of appealing colours to complement the property.
- Video Surveillance – The cost of installing a state-of-the-art CCTV system has come down dramatically in the past 5 years and with a few cameras placed in the right locations, you have the ultimate deterrent. The average house-breaker would never attempt to enter a property with video surveillance, as they know only too well that CCTV footage can be used as evidence in a court of law. The system is automatic, deleting old footage and it is very easy to bring up old footage from the central control point.
- Automated Gating – If you would like electric gates, search online for a custom gate manufacturer and they would arrange an appointment to pay you a visit, where you can sit down and discuss the many options. The electric motor can be concealed underground and with sliding or side-opening styles, you can design gates that are ideal for the terrain. While this is a costly improvement, it will add considerable value to the home and your security is more than adequate. Tech add-ons include an intercom and video cameras; ask the supplier about special features that can enhance the system.
- Video Door Cam – This is an inexpensive way to see who is at your door; simply stick the device on your front door and install the app on your mobile device and you can see who is at your door. Search with Google for a supplier and you should be able to get the best deal on a known brand. Click here for information about artificial grass, which is a popular alternative to natural lawn covering.
- Exterior Lighting – If you install motion sensors in the garden, the lights come on when a person approaches the house. There is an automatic reaction to leave as quickly as possible, as the natural response would be to vacate the property, fearing discovery. Motion sensors make good sense, as they also offer safety when you are walking in the garden during hours of darkness, turning on the lights as you approach the area.
- Digital Locking – Keypad access control systems mean you no longer need those bulky keys to access your home and the entire family can use a single password. Aside from the keypad system, you could use biometric solutions, with fingerprinting or even retina scan technology. The average burglar has little or no knowledge of digital locking and most would look for an easier target, of which there are many.
There are quite a few things that you can do to improve your home security and in these troubled times we find ourselves in, security is more important than ever. Why not ask a local security company to assess your current security? The expert can make some recommendations to boost security and quote you a price.