Security House in General
Burglars prefer to work as quickly as possible. Above all, they don’t want to be caught.
These criminals are attracted to dark places, such as a back entrance that is
is poorly lit or a front door that is out of sight due to plants and trees.
Therefore, ensure adequate lighting and visibility in places where burglars may enter. Burglars usually strike when people are away.
So our advice is to watch out with social media.
Are you going on vacation? Don’t put that on Facebook or on Twitter.
Inform your neighbors if you are going away for a while.
Burglars often read obituaries and strike during funerals.
If you are going to a funeral, it is best to have someone you trust watch your home.
The Danger of Open Doors and Windows
Closed doors sometimes have unpleasant consequences, but so do
open doors.
Sneaking in is when a criminal enters your home
without causing harm. This could be, for example, when you have the back door open in the summer and go upstairs for a while. Someone sees his or her opportunity and steals your valuable property.
Criminals move very quickly. For example, a burglary lasts only
30 seconds on average. In the case of burglary, criminals do not need to first force your lock or break a window. They can just go through the open door. That saves a lot of time.
Burglary can also occur if your key is stolen or you
lose your key and can be traced to your home. The thief can then simply use your key to
open your door.
The babbling trick is a common way for criminals to get into your home. One or more persons try to enter your home with an excuse, such as that they are from a power company and have come to check your meter.
Never just open up to strangers and always check someone’s identification. You can have a peephole installed by Locksmith 365 that allows you to see who is at the door.
Security Windows and Doors
Your
windows and doors are the entryways to your home. When you leave, lock
doors and windows . There is one method burglars like to use: angling. A burglar tries to push down your door handle with a stick, a clothes hanger or something similar. With a door locked, angling does not work.
What is very important for your
home security is hardware.
With a good lock, you make the chances of a burglary much less likely. Casual burglars usually do not work with sophisticated tools. At most, they carry a hammer or a screwdriver. They can
break open a simple lock, but not an advanced one.
Below you can see a good example of this.
Burglar Alarm
A burglar alarm signals when someone is entering or trying to enter your home. Most alarm systems emit sound when this happens. However, there are also silent alarms that only alert the police. You can choose an alarm system that also detects fire. This way you kill two birds with one stone.
Would you like an alarm system? Choose a burglar alarm from a Borg or a VEB company (VEB: Association of European Security Companies). These companies have a lot of expertise and know which alarm system is best for your situation.
Police Hallmark Safe Housing
A home with certified locks from the SKG is one of the requirements to get a
Police Quality Mark for Safe Living. To reduce the number of burglaries, the
Politie Keurmerk Veilig Wonen was established in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The seal of approval was part of the police. Today, there are several
Police Quality Mark Safe Living companies that encourage businesses and individuals to better secure their properties.
If a business building or home meets the requirements of the Police Quality Mark Safe Living, it receives a sticker that is placed on the window near the front and back door.
Your home is 50% less likely to be broken into with the seal of approval. The following are the requirements of the Police Quality Mark Secure Living for your property:
- Residents have been informed about burglary prevention.
- There is adequate lighting at the door.
- Smoke detectors are installed on each floor.
- The front door is easy to see from the street.
- All doors and windows are secured by locks with the SKG certificate.
Most Burglary Resistant Locks: With SKG Hallmark
What is a merit
pen lock, what
pen lock brands are there? Are these
mortise locks breakable? You can find this out very easily. In the Netherlands, there is a special seal of approval for locks from the Foundation for Quality Facade Construction (SKG). This is an independent foundation that tests, inspects and certifies locks. A lock only receives a seal if it meets the strict requirements of the SKG.
A label can have one, two or three stars:
- 1 star: burglar-resistant
- 2 stars: heavy burglar resistance
- 3 stars: extra heavy burglar resistance
Would you like a lock with the
SKG seal of approval? At Locksmith 365, we
replace your old lock with one with the SKG seal of approval. There are
several locks to choose from:
- Slip-on locks: Overhead locks are also called cylinder locks. These locks were mainly installed until the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, the padlocks were very easy to force. However, with a new padlock with the SKG seal of approval, your home is very well protected against burglars.
- Mortise locks: Mortise locks are small but resistant to burglary. The convenience of a mortise lock is that it can be locked from both the inside and the outside.
- Accessory locks: These locks are used in addition to a main lock. Having more than one lock on a window or door makes it much more difficult for burglars to break in.
- Multi-point locks: With a multipoint lock, you actually have a master lock and secondary locks in one. This is because a multi-point lock locks in several places at once. However, you operate the lock from a single point.
An anti-intrusion strip: the perfect remedy against burglars
An
anti-intrusion strip aims to stop unwanted intruders at the door or window. If you fit doors and windows with
anti-intrusion strips, it is not possible to get between door and doorframe or window and window frame from the outside with a crowbar, screwdriver or other tool.
Your door or window remains unopened, even to the most experienced burglar. In other words, with an anti-intrusion strip, you will prevent a break-in.
Our Service
We at
Locksmith 365 can
replace your old
lock and install a better new lock. We can do much more for you:
Our Work Area
Our office is located in the center of Amsterdam. Our working area is therefore
Amsterdam and the surrounding area. In these places, our locksmiths will come to your location:
We consider ourselves the locksmith of Amsterdam. You must be wondering why. In fact, we at Locksmith 365 are the only locksmith where you have all these benefits:
- Do you need our help? We will be beside you within 30 minutes.
- You can reach us day and night.
- In 95% of cases, we have your lock open within 8 minutes.
- Our locksmiths are happy to give you a consultation on burglary prevention. It is completely free, by the way.
- We open your door 100% damage-free.
- Our locksmiths have years of experience and can open all locks, including security locks.
- Residential burglary protection is one of our specialties.
Contact info
Have a
burglary prevented by Locksmith 365. You can always reach us: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are always at your service. Do you have any questions or comments? Contact
us at 06-19377776. You can stop by our office at this address:
Address: Rustenburgerstraat 155 H
Postal code 1073 EZ
Place name: Amsterdam
Frequently Asked Questions
Besides installing secu strips , what measures can I apply to prevent a burglary?
Other burglary prevention actions we recommend to our customers:
- Have security locks installed by Locksmith 365
- Choose locks that possess the SKG seal of approval
- Provide lighting at both front and back doors
- Have an alarm system installed
It’s a holiday, but I need lock service right away. Do you also operate on holidays?
Yes!
24/7 we are at your disposal. Even on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Within 30 minutes we will be at your door.
I would like to secure my home against burglary. Do you also install security locks?
In addition to standard locks, we also install security locks. We install a variety of security locks that have the SKG seal of approval. From 1 to 3 stars. These locks are of very high quality because they meet the highest standards. This makes them very difficult to force by burglars.
Do you also open, replace, install and repair locks at commercial properties?
We not only take care of homes, but also commercial properties. Locksmith 365 has left thousands of business property owners satisfied.
How can I pay?
At locksmith 365, you have the choice of several payment options. Would you like to
pay in cash or by pin or iDeal? You decide how to pay.
