Zurich Connect. Helping you keep your home safe and sound
Your home is your castle. That’s why we’ve put together a guide for you on some of the measures you can take to keep it that way:
- Always lock the door and close the windows when you go out, even if it’s only for a short time.
- All your external doors should ideally have 3 locking points. Mortice locks are a considerable deterrent to would-be burglars and are easily available from all DIY stores.
- Window locks are another good deterrent.
- Never ever leave spare keys outside
- And always keep your car and house keys hidden from plain sight when they’re in the house too.
- Don’t leave window and door keys in their locks.
- Always draw your curtains at night so your valuables can’t be seen from the street.
- If you’re away for the night or on holiday, use timers on lights to create the impression that someone is at home.
- Visible burglar alarms, security lights and good overall lighting are useful in deterring unwelcome attention.
- Gravel is a very cheap security measure. The crunching noise it makes can make it very difficult for thieves to sneak quietly around outside your house.
If there’s one place where you should feel relaxed and secure, it’s your own home.
