A home security assessment helps you spend money where it matters most. Rather than buying every gadget, a locksmith looks at how your home could realistically be entered and suggests the changes that make the biggest difference.
When an assessment makes sense
- You have just moved in
- There has been a break-in nearby, or at your home
- You are going away for an extended period
- You have changed routines, such as working away from home
Four factors a locksmith considers
Location
Corner lots, alley access, side gates and poorly lit entries can all make a home easier to approach unseen.
Household routines
Predictable times when the home is empty, packages left on porches and spare keys hidden outside raise risk.
Timing
Holidays and long weekends, when homes sit empty, call for extra attention to locks and lighting.
Existing security
The locksmith checks each exterior door, its frame and strike plate, the grade and condition of the locks, sliding door locks and window latches.
Common upgrades
- Grade 1 or 2 deadbolts on exterior doors
- Reinforced strike plates with long screws
- Secondary locks or bars for sliding doors
- Rekeying if you don't know who has keys
- Keypad locks so spare keys don't need to be hidden
Book a consultation
Ask our residential team about a no-obligation home security consultation. Call 626-537-3964.
