According to the Office of National Statistics, 2 in 100 residential properties were burgled in the previous year. It is also often quoted that in the UK there is a burglary being committed every 108 seconds. As shocking as these numbers are, we find that proactive measures tend to work better than reactive ones, so we have decided to take a look at some of the potential weak points in domestic security measures, that burglars tend to pick up on, and how retracting door security grilles may help.

It may sound surprising, but most intruders do actually manage to gain entry simply via poor quality or unlocked doors or windows. Summer months are particularly critical, when people tend to leave their windows and doors open for fresh air. Burglars also have an eye for cheap composite or PVC doors that are easier to break through.

Another factor that would also make a house an easy target are blind spots in front of windows or doors, such as bushes, parking cars, bins, fences, walls, etc, that allow intruders to remain discreet and well covered from being spotted by neighbours.

Therefore simply increasing the ‘permeability’ of the main doors is one of the most important steps anyone can take in order to avoid the unwanted attention of burglars. The great advantage of door security grilles is that apart from adding a secure, physical layer to a door, they also make a home look more impregnable.

Intruders tend to know when a family is away on holiday from small signs such as a full post box, unkept, or overgrown lawn, or garden, lights not being switched on regularly for days, etc. However, as tempting a home may look with homeowners being away, the sight of door security grilles may be sufficient to deter most burglars when weighing up the risks and time spent on trying to break that.

As overlooked and obvious it may be, a front door is simply the first line of defence of any residential and business property. It is therefore essential to equip it with the best quality sliding security grilles, that will not only add an extra layer of physical barrier to its sturdiness, but will also act as a visual deterrent, and therefore preventing even the thought of breaking in there.

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We, at Safeguard Security have also quickly learned that to be able to adapt promptly and efficiently, is an absolute necessity these days in order to be able to stay in business. We constantly keep an eye on the latest crime rates, try to stay ahead of burglars’ wit, and look out for our customers changing needs, and adapt our ways accordingly, when the need arises. Such rapidly evolving environment have become even more obvious during the pandemic, with Covid 19 case numbers, and consequently government regulations keep changing on a weekly basis.

Easiest Self-Installation Security Grilles on the Market

With the rising numbers of Covid 19 cases currently, one of the best ways we can make sure we continue to provide window and door grilles to our customers, without risking anyone’s health, is our self-installation grilles. The supply only side of our business has always been fairly strong, but now, it only seems sensible to revisit the perks of our self-installation security grilles.

Firstly, it is such a simple and straightforward process. Secondly, by manufacturing the security grilles ourselves, we can not only guarantee the best prices on the market, but also the neatest and easiest solutions, when it comes to self installation, thanks to over 25 years of experience in the industry. Thirdly, under the current circumstances, and with the increasing demand on self-installation security grilles, we are proud to say that we work on a quick turn around, and cover the whole of UK.

As a nation-wide market leader in the security grilles manufacturing industry, we think the security needs of our customers – even under the tightest of regulations currently – is still of the utmost importance, and it is not something we are prepared to compromise on. Therefore we continue to do what we do best, and happily provide quick, hassle free, and neat security grilles at the best price, whilst also protecting our customers as well as our employees health during these difficult times. 

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