Unfortunately, crime doesn’t sleep, which is why home security should always be a top priority. Many crimes are committed by opportunistic intruders who take advantage of weak spots in your home’s security – this is where a security audit comes in.
If you’ve been hearing this term a lot but aren’t exactly sure what it means for your home and your family, this blog will provide you with the basics.
What to Expect During a Security Audit
Here is what you can expect when you schedule a security audit with professionals such as Cape Coral Locksmith.
- Identify Security Loopholes
When a locksmith conducts a security audit, we look for security loopholes – anything that a criminal could take advantage of to enter your home or steal your property. To identify these loopholes, it’s important to walk around and evaluate the entire perimeter of the property, including any outside buildings such as the garage or laundry room.
Along with looking at aspects such as fencing, windows, locks, and latches on exterior doors are evaluated too. The integrity of doors and windows is also important as warped doors or broken windows make it that much easier for an intruder to enter your home.
When searching for these security loopholes, we look at the property from a daytime and a nighttime perspective.
- Evaluate Potential Hiding Spots
You may love your garden, but when last did you look at it from a security point of view? Hedges, shrubs, and overgrown trees can all be security risks. These are all potential hiding spots for criminals who want to assess your property or wait for you to arrive home. What’s more, trees can also make it that much easier for criminals to enter your property, which is why they need to be cut back.
Your locksmith may also advise you to pack away any objects that can be used by intruders, including wheelbarrows and ladders.
- Make Lighting Recommendations
Lighting is an important consideration during any security audit. Your locksmith might find that certain areas of your property are more vulnerable because of a lack of lighting. Adding motion-activated lighting to certain spaces might be necessary to improve the overall security of your home. It’s also an excellent deterrent.
- Security System Evaluation
If you have an alarm and/or CCTV system in place at home, this will be tested during your security audit too. A locksmith looks at alarm sensors and how sensitive they are and whether the quality of your video surveillance is up to scratch.
If your alarm is connected to a security company, a test will be conducted to ensure they receive your alarm’s signal and can respond accordingly.
- Emergency Plan
Lastly, it’s important for everyone in your home to be on the same page in terms of what to do in the event of an emergency. Do you have a plan in place should a home invasion occur? Do your older children know how to use your alarm and security system? This too is an important consideration during a thorough residential security audit.
Need Help with a Security Audit?
If you’re ready to schedule a security audit and evaluate the security of your home, contact Cape Coral Locksmith on +1 239 349 2245.
