Our Top Tips for Home Security

While increased burglary rates are a worrying statistic, the good news is that you can greatly reduce the risk of your home being targeted by implementing a few simple security tips and some security advice.

So in this blog, we are going to look at five easy ways you can improve the security of your home cost-effectively.

Security lighting is a great way of deterring potential intruders.

Lighting should be strategically placed to illuminate areas that contain high-value items such as the garage and shed.

Other areas to focus on include the front and back yard, driveway, barbecue area and any other outdoor buildings you have. 

You can further increase the effectiveness of your security lighting by combining it with a CCTV surveillance system (see step 5).

This will allow you to monitor who visits your property from home or work. 

Potential intruders will usually try to access your home through unsecured windows and doors, so you need to make sure all windows and doors are properly secured with strong locks, frames and hinges. 

To further improve protection, fit all external doors with a deadbolt and strike plate.

Properties fitted with sliding doors should also take precautions to prevent them from being forced by installing a window bar or rod in the track. 

An alarm system is one of the most effective ways of deterring intruders. A wide range of alarms is available to suit all budgets.

The latest systems can also be monitored from a smartphone or tablet device, allowing your home to be monitored from anywhere. 

The latest systems use compact, and almost invisible sensors which can be integrated seamlessly into your home.

The system can also be linked to smoke alarms and intercoms to provide more advanced protection.

Home security starts at the perimeter. There are some steps you can take to greatly improve the perimeter of your property. 

One of the best ways of burglar proofing your garden is to strategically place prickly plants around the outside perimeter. You can also use trellis to make fences more difficult to scale, while a gravel path also makes your home much less appealing to intruders because of the noise made when walking on it towards the house. 

Finally, the ultimate security solution is to install a video surveillance system. A range of domestic CCTV systems is available which can be integrated with other security solutions such as intercoms and alarms. 

The latest CCTV systems can also be monitored from a smartphone or tablet, allowing you to monitor the comings and goings of your property when you are not there.

Another big advantage of surveillance cameras is that they help to deter vandalism.

With such a wide range of security solutions available, we know it can be difficult to choose the right one.

But don’t worry, we are here to help. Our trusted security experts on the Mid North Coast are available to assess your security needs locally and recommend the right solutions. 

We are one of New South Wales' most trusted security companies, with offices in Tamworth and support in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Maitland.

So if you need help with your home security, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your needs today.