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Worried About Your Home Security? Our Expert Security Assessment Service Gives You Peace of Mind
House Security Assessment and High Security Locks
If you’re looking for a house security assessment after a burglary, Kensington Locksmith London is here. Our residential and commercial locksmiths are prepared to assist you with this process shortly. We are fully qualified locksmiths and we can attend your property and fit new high security locks to protect your home, your belongings, and your family members.
However, don’t wait until you’ve been the victim of a burglary to have a residential security review to secure your home in London.
Act now and get one step ahead of potential burglars with a full house security check. As a mobile locksmith service, we see theft of all kinds take place on a weekly basis, and we’ve helped to support hundreds of customers in the aftermath of a home robbery.
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When you’ve been burgled, you don’t feel secure in your own home knowing that somebody has entered your property, taken your belongings and endangered your family. That’s where a commercial or residential security review can offer complete peace of mind, before a burglary has taken place.
Kensington Locksmith London provides a complete house securitisation service for homeowners, business owners, and vulnerable persons in London. A house security assessment includes a full home lock inspection and door lock audit, as well as checking your existing home security systems.
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We check every element of home security systems against standardised criteria such as 5-lever mortice locks for timber doors, high security cylinder locks for uPVC and composite doors, and window locks that meet the highest standards. We also pay attention to your home as a whole, assessing your home’s location and surroundings. Then, we’ll be providing security upgrade advice so you can feel secure in your own home.
Visit the Kensington Locksmith website today to book your home security evaluation. Also, if you need a fast House Security Assessment, simply give our team a call on 07884 675 945. We will help you choose a date and time suitable for you.
What is a home security evaluation?
A home security system evaluation is not offered by all locksmiths, but as we have witnessed the aftermath of so many break-ins across London, we can bring our expertise in high security locks to offer an affordable and reliable security check of your entire home and garden.
Let’s take a look at what a security evaluation for your home entails.
1. All entry points checked
The very first thing we do is conduct a full check of all the potential entry points into your home, including main entry routes like the front door, but also secondary routes for potential burglars, such as the back and side doors, as well as windows on the ground floor.
From this review, we can identify all of the vulnerabilities in your home and discern which areas might be a target for thieves.
We can ensure that all of the locks in your home meet and exceed current standards required by insurance providers and offer advice on keeping your door locked with specific locks like automatic locking deadbolts and security chains for nighttime.
Front doors
Most break-ins happen through the front door, so we not only check for compliance with lock standards in the UK (such as BS3621 and TS007), but we’ll also check the stability of the door itself, as well as the frame. We will check to see how easy the door is to access, and recommend upgrades if needed.
Back doors
The back door of a property is often the weaker option compared to the front door, so many burglars prefer to use this method of entry. We will assess how reliable the door is when it comes to withstanding a forced entry attempt, and make sure all patio and French doors are fully secure.
Side doors
If you have a side door on the property, this is classed as a secondary access point. A less secure door is often chosen for the side of a property, but we can advise if there are any other security features that could help you protect your home without replacing the door, such as door stoppers and door chains.
Windows
Ground floor windows are often the most accessible for burglars, and while they may not want to break the glass, they can still use techniques to pop the window out of the frame, or prise open the lock if it is broken or loose.
2. Exterior locks checked
When a burglar cannot gain access to your home, they often turn their attention to outbuildings and sheds.
We make sure that the locks protecting your items outside are durable and weatherproof, and can offer functionality tests to evaluate how secure they are, and the best options for replacement.
Gates
Not many properties take advantage of their gates, especially in London townhouses and apartment blocks where communal access is required. We can review the gate security and install weather-resistant locks if required, but we can also check the hinges to make sure they cannot be removed easily.
Garages
In addition to your vehicle, people often store hundreds of pounds worth of tools in their garage, along with sporting equipment and bicycles. We make sure that the garage door and lock are capable of withstanding a forced entry attempt, and can provide industry-standard high-security locks.
Sheds
Whether it’s a shed that you store your power tools or lawnmower in, or items like tins of paint and gardening tools, sheds made of wood with a single padlock can be accessed easily in most case. We show you the crucial insights you need to boost the performance of your outdoor security.
Outdoor storage
From outdoor lock boxes to bike sheds storing expensive family bicycles, outdoor storage units can be targeted by thieves who have failed to gain entry to your home. With bicycles, tools, and equipment like cycling helmets up for grabs, we’ll make sure you have the best security option for your outdoor storage.
3. Lock inspections and testing
Kensington Locksmith offers residential locksmith services across London so we repair, replace, and install thousands of locks each year. This gives us an excellent insight into how locks work, which are the best locks for which doors, and which locks can prevent a burglary.
During this inspection of your home security systems, we can identify if locks are broken, jammed, seized up, or need replacing due to wear and tear. We will show you the full range of lock replacements available so you can make an informed decision.
We’ll also take a look at the keys to your property, too, as over time they can wear down and make locking and opening the door difficult. We deal with keys broken in locks on a daily basis, so don’t risk having this happen to you and leaving you locked out.
4. Home alarm system reviews
Even though our expertise is in providing locksmith services, no security evaluation would be complete without checking your monitored security system and other home security systems.
We can’t advise on different home security systems like CCTV and burglar alarms, but our partners can assist you with checking them. They will monitor aspects such as whether your motion detection is working, the placement of your home security systems, and features such as battery backup.
We will let you know that your CCTV and other alarm systems and monitors are in good operation as a supplement to your high security lock.
5. Exterior reviews
It’s not just about the physical locks on your property that can keep you safe, but understanding your home and garden better can help you prevent burglaries. We check multiple aspects of your exterior to help you see things from a new perspective in order to prevent a burglary:
Lighting
If you have dark areas outside your home, such as a side door that is hidden by a large tree, then that would be a prime target for a burglar. Our locksmiths can help you identify all these types of issues and make sure that you are aware of how to make these areas less vulnerable with extra CCTV coverage, motion sensors, or even controlled, timed lighting for certain areas.
Visibility
Blind spots in your home security, where you can’t monitor what is going on in the area, leave your security vulnerable. We can verify those areas and help you take the first steps to prevent them from being exploited by a burglar. Hedges can be trimmed, and CCTV cameras can have their angles changed so that you have full coverage of the exterior of your property.
Perimeter
The very first access point to your home is the perimeter. We can check the safety of the fences of your home and identify any gaps in your security, such as wobbly panels or short fences that can be easily jumped over. We can recommend additional deterrent installations, as well as fitting new gate locks to secure your home.
6. Lock upgrade advice
Once we’ve completed our inspection of your home, including the testing of key and lock reliability, our experienced locksmiths can then offer the very best advice for lock upgrades.
We will never try to pressure you into new lock installation if you don’t really need it, and in many cases, some additional security features like door chains or bolts might be suggested as excellent alternatives to lock upgrades.
If you do need a lock upgrade, we can provide assistance in choosing the best one for your home that suits your price budget.
BS3621 insurance grade locks
These locks comply with high security standards set out by British insurers, and whether you have a residential property, an office space, or a commercial premises with multiple keys handed out to personnel, we can support you in lock installation of BS3621 locks from top brands.
TS007 locks
A 3-star-rated cylinder lock with TS007 ratings can be an excellent way to upgrade your security without having to remove the entire lock. This kind of lock is suitable for both composite and uPVC doors, as well as garage doors and patio doors.
Anti-snap locks
Snapping is a technique where a metal implement is inserted into your lock, and force is used to break the lock mechanisms inside. An anti-snap lock prevents this from happening, stopping the lock from opening and protecting the mechanisms inside.
Anti-drill locks
Drilling is a technique used by burglars to gain easy access to a home. However, with an anti-drill lock the metal will dull the drill bit and stop it from being accessed. This is because anti-drill locks are made from commercial-grade hardened steel.
Anti-pick locks
Picking locks is difficult for burglars, but when you have a 5-lever mortice lock with a variety of tumblers and pins inside, it can’t be picked easily. Even with skilled and sophisticated lock-picking equipment, a burglar will not be able to open the door as intended.
7. Full report with recommendations
After all of the testing has been conducted on your business’s commercial premises or home, we’ll evaluate the security of your home.
You’ll receive a detailed summary of our findings and recommended actions to take, along with the cost to secure your home at all points.
You might not wish to implement all of the suggestions, but we’ll give you your clear plan and you can choose the most important aspects to put right.
Visit the Kensington Locksmith website today or give us a call on 07884 675 945 to get your security evaluation booked in.
When should I upgrade my locks and home security system?
There are many scenarios where you should book a home security evaluation to monitor for potential security concerns in and around your London home:
- if you’ve just bought a new property and want to know how secure it is
- when you are renting a flat or apartment in a communal building
- a break-in has occurred in your home or in the same area as you
- you can see that your current locks and security are not high quality
- your insurance policy means you have to upgrade to new locks
- you are going on holiday or travelling for an extended period of time
Call Kensington Locksmith London on 07884 675 945 to find out what security issues your home has. Trust us with your House Security Assessment to put them right!
Most common security issues for homeowners in London
We have served customers across London for many years, and we have an excellent insight into which kind of properties are broken into.
As we deal with many lock installations and security upgrades daily, our customers trust our team to alert them to any issues with their security, whether it’s devices that monitor the security like an alarm, or a physical lock.
Here are some of the most common problems we discover:
- the homeowner uses the basic style of Euro cylinder which offers low reliability against snapping
- front doors which do not have a night latch to provide an extra layer of security
- back and side doors without a deadbolt-style of lock, making them an easy target
- window locks that haven’t been upgraded in many years, or may be broken
- lack of lighting outside which leaves dark areas that can be exploited by thieves
- forgetting to lock the doors or set the alarms after a long day at work
- garden perimeters unprotected, especially if they back onto public areas
We can help you solve all these and more whether you’re a commercial premises, business owner or residential homeowner, at a cost that fits your budget.
Residential locksmith services we offer across London
We’re proud to offer a range of home security system reviews in London with our in-person visits. We have a complete checklist that we work with, which identifies issues with locking systems and entry points.
When booking a house security assessment, we’ll provide honest, trustworthy advice, and we’ll never tell you to install something that you don’t need. In addition to regular locks, we can also assist with locksmith services for digital locks, too.
Our mobile locksmith services can be with you in under an hour!
Need a security evaluation the same day anywhere in London? Our locksmiths work 24/7, so you can use our services for lock evaluation and installation at a time that suits you. Book a House Security Assessment, whether it’s early in the morning or late in the evening, whatever London borough you live in.
We provide our services to homeowners, landlords, rental tenants, Airbnb hosts, business owners, and retail outlets across Central and Greater London. We’ll always be able to offer a security consultation, whether you need a weekday or weekend slot, and the full security assessment can be completed in under an hour in most cases.
If you need the lock upgrades completed right away, we can help with a fast House Security Assessment. We can also help you whenever you need to book in for another time that’s more convenient for you.
Why choose Kensington Locksmith to improve your home security and House Security Assessment?
We provide a 24/7 service for homeowners and commercial business property owners, so we’ll always be available to evaluate the performance of your home security at a time convenient for you.
Our technicians are fully qualified and have many years of security experience, so you know that we have your safety in mind when making suggestions. We look at every aspect of your security, including the keys, locks, assistance with alarm systems, and help you understand the mental processes that a burglar uses when seeking to burgle your home.
We can install British Standard locks of all kinds, and we offer an affordable locksmith service that will help you monitor every aspect of your home. Our team has a strong reputation in London for reviews of locking systems and home security systems, so you can trust we will deliver a first-class security evaluation to keep your home safe.
Call Kensington Locksmith today and speak to one of our locksmiths on 07884 675 945 to book your security evaluation. We’ll assist with a professional House Security Assessment in minutes.