After Changing the Locks, Take the Next Step with Flatirons Locksmiths
Whenever you buy a new house, purchase a new rental property, or buy an existing commercial building, you always change the locks. This is to ensure only you have legal access to the property. As we know, there are other ways to further secure the property.
Residential
- Replacing any locks that seem faulty or weak
- Installation of high-security deadbolts
- Padlocking gates
- Putting deadbolts or padlock on outbuildings
- Ensuring all locking windows are secure
- Install security lights in dark areas around the house
Commercial
- Ensuring all locks handles are latching securely
- Installing door closers on any external doors that don’t have them or are malfunctioning
- Installing panic bars on exit doors in paths of egress for emergency evacuation
- Padlocking gates
- Ensuring all locking windows are secure
- Installing security lights
These are some great ways to secure these types of properties. Many people do them almost as an afterthought. Of course, they do, they’ve been taught to lock the doors and windows at night and when they leave when they were kids. Now, ask yourself this:
Is This Enough?
Is simply locking the doors and windows, padlocking the gates and outbuildings, and putting in security lights – is it enough to secure your property from theft and/or vandalism? Truth be told, it might not be. You need to take the next step.
The Next Step:
Just what is the “next step”? The next step is installing a security system complete with cameras. These systems use state-of-the-art technology to secure your property. The main components of a security system are as follows:
Control Panel
- Controls the system and connects it securely to the internet and cloud managed software.
- This also communicates with the central station and sends alerts to the appropriate emergency services in case of break-in and/or fire
Cameras
- Can be set up to send alerts at certain times or under certain conditions i.e. Motion can record to a DVR recorder or onboard storage device.
- Can be mounted inside and/or outside the home or business to cover all areas that are vulnerable or you just want on record.
Motion Sensors
- These can be placed in main rooms with doors to the outside or rooms you just want protected.
Mobile App
- Basically a mobile control panel
- Can be set up for any kind of smartphone or tablet
- Can be used to remote view camera footage whether in real-time or recorded.
- Can be used to give access remotely to people who wouldn’t normally have access
It takes more than just changing a few locks nowadays to keep your property secured. A security system is the next vital step in truly keeping your property safe and secure whether it’s your home, your rental property, or your business. And combining that with cameras that integrate with the security system you can capture all evidence of any intrusion and have it texted or email real time to wherever you need it sent to.
One of the biggest benefits of an alarm system is thieves know they have limited time when they hear an alarm so they will tend to leave within a few minutes of breaking and entering. On the other hand when there is no alarm on the property they know they have all the time in the world to meander around and look for valuables.
If you live in the Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Louisville, Superior, Erie, Lafayette or Federal Heights area of Colorado, you’re in luck because you can contact us to talk about how Flatirons Locksmiths can help you secure your property completely.
Here at Flatirons Locksmiths, we offer installation services on our All-in-One App Home Automation, Alarm , and video systems, we are your local one stop shop for a secure property.