Security for Residential Property
When you have a residential property, whether you own it flat out, are paying your mortgage off, or rent the place, then there is one thing you have in common with others living in a home – you have worked hard for it and you deserve to feel safe there. Your valuables need to be protected. Unfortunately, no matter where you call home, there are people out there who are willing to steal from you. When it comes to residential security, you are not only protecting your belongings but yourself and family, too, and you might even be able to get lower insurance premiums. So there are quite a few perks when it comes to taking the time to consider home security.
Whether you are the owner of a beautiful town home, a brand new condo, a single family home that you have saved up for over a period of years, or rent an apartment unit, or any other property, keep reading about better security features available. We are here to make sure you know what is out there because the more knowledge you have, the more protection you can enjoy. You can also take advantage of great deals if you take the time to look around at different brands and features.
What are some of the residential security services that we recommend? Take a look. Maybe you will see something you had not previously thought of for your own home.
Keyless Entry. We are all for keyless entry systems. Whether you are looking for handicapped-accessibility, the ability to control your locks and who enters your home using your smartphone, or just want the convenience of never having to deal with lost keys, this might be the system that is best for you. Which ones do we like? Some that are quite popular are the Keyless Entry Deadbolt lock by SmartCode, finger print option systems like the ZKTeco Keyless Door Locks and so on. There are many options by Yale and Schlage, too. Whether you need a system because you constantly have guests and don’t want to always have to create key copies, or you have a lot of contractors in and out, or you just feel that this is more secure, clearly there are many different options.
Safe Installation. Having a safe is important for papers and documents. Maybe you have a marriage certificate that was once destroyed during a flood. Sure, you can get a copy but maybe you can’t get a new original certificate. Or maybe it is a weapon that you don’t want anyone to gain access to and you would prefer for it to be protected in flooding or a fire. You might have your passport in a safe, too. You can even hide expensive jewelry in a safe. Consider safe installation!
Upgraded locks. Maybe you need brand new locks. Popular brands you have likely heard of before include Medeco, Kwikset, Mul-T-Lock, Arrow, ASSA, Schlage, Baldwin and more. There are locks made for bathroom doors, garage doors, patio doors, front doors and so on. There are different options like padlocks, lever locks, deadbolts, knob locks and more.
Rekey locks for better security. Have you ever needed to have locks rekeyed? This is a service to turn to a locksmith for and can be done in lieu of changing out your locks completely. Maybe there is no damage to your lock but you want it rekeyed because someone has a copy of the key and you don’t want them to be able to get into your property anymore.
Deadbolts. A deadbolt is certainly a good feature for your residential property. There are a lot of options, to include smart deadbolts. If you do an online search, you might come across the Kwikset SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt, Schlage Encode Smart WiFi deadbolt, Defiant Single Cylinder Electronic Deadbolt and more. From various materials to various price points, you are sure to find what you need.
Replacement Locks. We mentioned rekeying, but maybe this is not an option because your locks are damaged. Are your locks getting jammed? Do you see rust? In these cases, lock replacement might be your best option. Don’t forget you can look into child-resistant locks, too!
When you have a residential property, you must ensure you have security you can rely on. Owning a home, or even renting your house, comes with the need to look into the right security features. You should feel safe at home, and this can only be accomplished if you have solid security solutions in place.
We are happy to have taken the time to put together this article discussing security for residential properties and we hope it has been useful for you. We are proud, as are other locksmiths across the country, of our customer-oriented experts who are available to talk with you about residential security solutions.
Your residential property is so important to you and we know this. No one, no matter where they have decided to settle down, wants to have to worry about theft taking place because of locks that were damaged and went ignored. You want to prevent break-ins if possible. You also want your items to be safe if a natural disaster occurs, which is where solutions such as safes become very handy for homeowners. We recommend, if you have questions, contacting a locksmith in your area to get more information about the various residential security services. You can’t go wrong!