In the hustle and bustle of moving house, changing your locks is often overlooked. However, you don’t know how many people have copies of your key. People who have just moved house are twice as likely to be burgled.
This month’s blog at Chelmsford Lock & Safe Company looks at why you should change your locks after moving home. For more information, don’t hesitate to call us in Chelmsford on 01245 352564.
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Why Change the Locks?
Unless you knew and trusted the previous tenants, you won’t know how many sets of keys have previously been cut for your property. You’ve invested lots of money into your home, it’s not worth risking someone else having access to it.
By not changing your locks and making sure all points of access are secure, you may be putting your household in danger.
It Can Invalidate Insurance
If you were to be burgled and have possessions damaged or stolen, your insurance claim may be void. The majority of insurance companies seek evidence of forced entry before a claim is paid out. If you don’t change the locks, it means someone has entered the property with an old key, which isn’t technically forced entry.
Insurance companies will see this and decide that you haven’t done enough to secure your home to prevent a burglary. To add to this, your locks must conform to British Standard.
Why Choose Us?
At Chelmsford Lock & Safe Company, we are fully qualified members of the Master Locksmiths Association. With many years of industry experience, we are a well-established local business. Additionally, we have worked with thousands of private customers.
Our team offers free estimates over the phone or at your premises, and can advise on insurance approved security, so your property is safe.
