Advanced Lock & Security Wants Your Home to be Safe

We talk about the safety and security of you, your home, and your loved ones quite a bit at Advanced Lock & Security. After all, this is the very foundation of our business and why we’ve become the premier locksmith and security business serving the greater Phoenixville, PA area. Keeping your home safe is about more than locking the front door on your way out. Even taking the extra step to keep your windows locked, a step many overlook, comes up a bit short in keeping someone out of your home. Consider the subject from the perspective of a criminal who may find your home a good target. Certain windows are typically more targeted than others. For instance, windows facing the backyard where neighbors or others are less likely to see a burglar at work are at greater risk. What’s more, some windows are more likely to be left unlocked like the one above the kitchen sink or upstairs windows.
In fact, windows are more common access points for thieves than doors which is why we pay close attention to each window when we assess the security of a customer’s home. Older windows, even when locked, can often be opened without the glass being broken. However, the onetime sound of a window being broken by a burglar is not that likely to draw attention. Generally, when people hear such a sound, they may wait to see if there is any further commotion before continuing about their business. If you know your neighbors well, they are more likely to respond to the sound of breaking glass coming from your home, but clearly a modern security system is going to be your best bet in securing your windows and ultimately your home.
There a wide variety of household security systems and home monitoring companies, and they certainly are not all equal. We recommend contacting us at Advanced Lock and Security to discuss a security system and monitoring service that’s trustworthy and right for your specific home. There is also a variety of do-it-yourself security systems available that can provide greater protection for your home. Whichever path you choose, be sure to pay careful attention to windows and other access points to your home. We also strongly suggest that you be wary of security systems and services that are pitched by door-to-door salespeople since it typically involves allowing strangers into your home.
Finally, take steps to make your home less of a target to thieves and criminals. Advertising that your property is protected with a security system is a great deterrent, but there are further steps that are good to take. Often, burglars will case a home before breaking in and robbing it. This could be a pedestrian walking around the neighborhood, someone in a parked car, or someone who has posed as a solicitor. Remain vigilant about who you allow into your home, and make your house look occupied even when it’s not. This could mean leaving a TV on, or something that simulates the flashing lights of a television, an oscillating fan that moves the curtains in a window, or even a good dog which provides both protection and companionship. To find out more of what you can do to better protect your home, give us a call at Advanced Lock and Security.