Homes & gardens
Step up your home security
UK householders are being urged to step up home security and remain vigilant this winter as dark evenings provide easy cover for opportunist burglars.
According to Halifax Home Insurance, the average cost of a burglary claim last year was £1,125* to replace stolen items and repair damage. Senior claims manager for Halifax Home Insurance, Martyn Foulds said: “A break-in can be an upsetting and costly experience, and the cover of
darkness can make life easier for unwelcome house visitors.
“We know most burglars look for the path of least resistance, but the good news is there are some simple cost effective steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim.”
Halifax Home Insurance recommends the following tips to ensure your property is protected from burglary this winter:
Keep doors and windows locked, even when at home
Have a British standard approved burglar alarm installed, and always set it when leaving your home unoccupied, and also at night
Security lights can alert you to people approaching the house, and gravel driveways make it possible to hear them coming too
High walls, spiky railings and prickly bushes around a property can make it more difficult to break in, and also
harder to get away if burglars are disturbed
Keep tools and ladders that can be used to break in to the home locked away
When going on holiday, timer switches on lights can make it less obvious that the house is empty
Consider asking a trusted friend or neighbour to check in and collect any mail, as piles of letters can be a clue that there is nobody around
Marking your property with a UV pen
or etching your postcode on metal items such as bikes and tools means that if it is stolen, there is a greater chance of it being recovered by police
Don’t leave keys hidden under door mats, in flower pots or in other ‘safe’ places – burglars know where to look
Check your home insurance policy is up to date, and includes all the right cover for your needs
Editorial courtesy of
Halifax Home Insurance
www.halifax.co.uk/insurance
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