Security for residential property

One of the most requested types of services we get here at 24 Hour Newton Locksmith is lock security for residential properties. This makes sense, too. We use locks and keys to protect our valuables, and what could be worth more than our home? This is where we live, unwind and raise our families! Residents of Newton, MA have access to the best of Boston locksmith services and when you work with the right ones, you reap the benefits of their skill, training and experience.

Everyone knows that crime is on the upswing, and a large portion of that illegal activity involves home invasions, burglaries, vandalism, auto theft and forced entry. That’s why 24 Hour Newton Locksmith has put together this post; we want to provide you with helpful tips to make your Newton, MA home safer and more secure.

I have a good front door lock!

Our technicians hear that one a lot! All homes have a door lock; you can’t rent or buy a home without one. That being said, it doesn’t mean that the lock is high quality. 90% of residential door locks can be picked open or bumped open in less than 20 seconds! You don’t need to be a seasoned burglar to do that either! Lock bumping instructions are sold, shared and given away online and there are even instruction videos (For Information Only!) on the web that show how to do it quickly and almost effortlessly. Lock bumping gets crooks into your home in seconds AND it leaves no sign of forced entry. Try filing a police report or insurance claim with no evidence of a break-in!

In addition, most residential door locks still have the master pins inside them. These are left over from the days when the home was still being built. Most all builders order their door locks in bulk and they are master keyed so that plumbers, electricians, inspectors, drywall crew and painters can all use the same key to access the homes under construction. When the home is sold, the new owner’s key is supposed to alter the lock to non-master status but those pins are still inside the lock and can be easily reverse engineered into giving access not only to your home but to all other ones in the same development!

Rekey locks

Remember those home door locks mentioned above? Here’s how you make them safer and more secure. Have them rekeyed. Here in Newton, MA there are dozens of licensed, bonded and insured residential locksmiths that can do the job. Rekeying keeps the original lock in place and only alters the interior pins. This makes the old keys useless. It also removes any of the old master pins still inside the lock. You now have better key control as you decide who gets a copy as you are starting from scratch.

Lock upgrade

Would you like to add tremendous security to your home without spending a lot of money? Upgrade your locks to bump proof or high security ones. They are not expensive but these locks make picking, prying, bumping and smashing your lock open practically impossible.

Add a deadbolt

Home burglars want “easy pickings” and don’t want to have to pick your lock and then have to do it all over again with your deadbolt. A well installed, sturdy deadbolt adds a strong second line of defense to any home. Even the best deadbolts are cost effective and easy to install.

Consider alarm service

These are good to have whether you are away on vacation or not. Depending on the alarm company and the plan you choose, you can have windows and doors alarmed and monitored 24/7. One of the most effective tools that alarm companies offer is the ability of the home to make a “beep” sound when any door or window is opened. This occurs even when the alarm is not “set” but the sound still alerts you that someone has come in or gone out. The alarm stickers and front yard signs are also a strong deterrent to burglars.

Work with a locksmith

Most full service, 24-hour residential locksmith shops offer free price quotes and free consultations. Take advantage of their training, expertise and skill and make your Newton, MA home less vulnerable to crime and unwanted visitors.