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Home security tips written by Keytek\u00ae Locksmiths<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of us feel our safest when we\u2019re in the comfort of our own home. But devastatingly, hundreds of homes are targeted by burglars every 40 seconds in the UK! Here at Keytek\u00ae Locksmiths, we get calls daily from our customers telling us they need us, as they have unfortunately been burgled. There are a few things you can do to prevent yourself from making that call, however. Discover our top tips to keep your home as secure as it can be from being targeted by burglars below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moving home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations on your new home! You\u2019ve signed the paper work, exchanged contracts and have got a date set\u2026 Now it\u2019s time to call a locksmith! Did you know the most important thing you should do when moving into a new home is change the locks? Shockingly, more than half of homeowners don\u2019t change the locks when they move into a new property. You never know how many keys are out there in what could be the wrong hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you in the process of looking for a new home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t quite found the home for you yet, then ensure you do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Research the local area\u2019s crime stats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Simply enter the postcode of the property onto the police website<\/a> and it\u2019ll show you the crime stats in the area. Click on the map for a more detailed view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Visit frequently<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You should visit the area your prospective property’s in multiple times in a day. Is it as quiet during the day as the evenings? What’s the traffic like during rush hour?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Talk to the neighbours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If possible, chat to your neighbours to get a feel for the area. This’ll hopefully give you a feel for whether you’ll have noisy neighbours or not, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check doors, windows, gates, fences etc.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Check out the quality of the doors and windows and any fences surrounding the property. These things can all be replaced if the quality is not up to scratch, but this should be reflected in the amount you’re willing to pay for the property in the first place. You should also factor in the amount of time it will take to order and fit these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Look at insurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Finding a good quality insurer will take some time, but it’s worth it. You can’t buy a property without home insurance and you don\u2019t want to be caught out with big expenses should your home get burgled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keytek\u00ae’s lock guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are so many lock types available on the market, but unless you work in the locksmith field or have an interest in locks, it may seem incomprehensible. Check out our simple guide below, which will help you discover which lock you need for your door and to ensure you meet your home insurance policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Standard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To comply with most home insurance companies, your locks need to be British Standard. A British Standard lock will have had to undergo rigorous testing to ensure it’s of the highest quality, and will be the best it can be against faults and tampering. You can check to see if your locks are British Standard in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Identify the BSI Kitemark<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The BSI Kitemark looks like a heart with an \u2018S\u2019 inside of it. This symbol will be engraved onto your lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Locate the BSI Number<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you can’t find the BSI symbol, look for the identification number, which is BS3621.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mortice locks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mortice locks are often found on wooden doors and require a key to unlock and lock from the exterior and the interior. They also go by the names of deadlock and sashlock. The difference between a deadlock and a sashlock is the use of a handle that operates a latch within a sash lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advantages<\/strong> of mortice locks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n