Building a home requires a lot of preparation and planning; your home security should too! Security should be a part of the plans for your new home and not just added to the home after the fact. In fact, new home security is perhaps the most important part of the building process. Here are some tips for securing your newly built home.
1. Have the security system installed before you move in
There are a few reasons to do this but the main reason is to protect any valuables that might already be in the home before you spend your first night there. Additionally, installing a security system takes some getting used to; having it there when you first move in will expedite that process.
2. Don’t move valuables in until you spend your first night in the home
This is exactly why we recommend having the security system up and running before you move in. In the event that you do have to move some possessions in before your first night in the house, you’ll want the house secure. New construction homes are many times a target for thieves because they know the house may be unoccupied. If at all possible, don’t move anything valuable into the house until the first night you stay there.
3. Be weary of what plants and shrubs are around your house
Tall bushes, hedges and shrubs make an easy place for would-be thieves to hide. Any time a thief has a chance to study the inside of a house up close, it weakens your security.
4. Secure garage doors
Garage doors are many times neglected when it comes to security. Since homeowners often leave the door connecting the house and the garage unlocked, this makes the garage doors an extremely important part of your home security.
5. Find or start a neighborhood watch program
Neighborhood watch programs can be an extremely effective way to deter criminals. Ask around the neighborhood to see if such a program exists. If it doesn’t, it isn’t hard to start one!
Building and moving into a new home is an exciting time in life. Don’t let that moment be ruined by criminals. Take extra precautions to ensure your new home is secure. For more information, call 317.542.7087.
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