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Property Marking: Top Tips for Marking Up Valuables

10 July 2017

Marking up your valuables can act as a deterrent to thieves as clearly identifiable property is more difficult to sell and its value is reduced for the thief. Plus, you are more likely to have your property returned to you in the event of it being lost or stolen if it’s identifiably yours.  What items […]

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Where’s the best place to put a burglar alarm?

12 June 2017

When it comes to securing your home, a burglar alarm offers increased protection and peace of mind. There are a variety of intruder alarm systems on the market with different types of detectors to choose from, and it’s the positioning of these sensors that’s key to the effectiveness of the alarm.  Where to place your […]

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Garden Security – Reduce the Risk of Opportunistic Theft

14 May 2017

Each year, one in seven households has something stolen from their garden according to crime statistics. It’s hardly surprising, as a typical garden can often have up to £5,000 of goods on display if you take into account table and chairs, barbecues, water features and expensive shrubs. Two 6ft bay trees that cost £200 each […]

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Common entry points for burglars

16 March 2017

Burglars are quick to take advantage of any unlocked doors or windows – and they can also force their way into a property with surprising speed too. Here we take a look at some of the common entry points thieves use to get into homes. The front door It sounds obvious, but the front door […]

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How to secure your basement flat from intruders

16 February 2017

If the entrance to your home is below street level and concealed from view, it can cause security issues as intruders will have a degree of privacy when they check out your property.  Fortunately, there are a number of different ways you can improve the security of your basement flat. Different locking devices There are […]

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How common are burglaries in the Camberley area?

12 December 2016

As a Local Emergency Locksmith, I often get called out to assist the Surrey Police in securing a property following a police raid, a break in or due to an incident of anti-social behaviour that has resulted in damage to property, compromising the security of a building. Thankfully, UK burglary crime rates are decreasing and […]

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