This week AC Locksmiths attended another break-in in Holt. This was a town centre attack where the door is direct to pavement. Luckily, someone was home and caught one of the intruders, but they got in because the lock was not up to standard.
Burglaries are on the rise. Sometimes it is not even for the sake of theft, but just wilful damage. From Hunstanton to Happisburgh, AC Locksmiths is offering free security checks with no obligation quotes. Residential, Commercial, holiday homes, second homes and caravans. I can give you peace of mind. Not just with locks, but alarms and other security devices as well. A home invasion is not just about the things that are damaged or stolen. It affects mental health and your personal feeling of security.
Most of us think of our own homes when it comes to security, but what about those loved ones who don’t have access to the same level of digital information? Are your parents living with locks they got with the house in the 1960s? Do you care for a neighbour with locks that do not meet insurance standards? Do they understand their requirements. I can walk down certain roads in Norfolk towns and point out several easy to hit properties. High security locks are much better at blending in with our quaint cottages and rustic houses these days. Secure doesn’t have to be ugly.
In the first instance, you should check your locks for the British Standard Kite Mark. This shows a lock has been tested against multiple forms of attack and is a minimum requirement on many locks for insurance purposes.
For even more security, some products are “Sold Secure,” and are police approved on top of their kite mark.
If you would like to book a free, no obligation security check, please contact me on 07846643176
Do you have a second home in Norfolk? Are you thinking of buying a second home in Norfolk? A second home is a fantastic endeavour and isn’t it lovely to be able to get away from it all for a few days retreat in our lovely county? Let us help you with your property management for your second home.
In all the time I have been a locksmith, I have been meeting people with second homes. They seem to spend as much time running backwards and forwards dealing with this issue or that, meeting traders and contractors at times that only seem to be when annoyingly inconvenient. I get asked to fit a lock upgrade at very specific times because the client is fitting in so many other people in one go and they absolutely must dash back that evening for work. Or, the time that was supposed to be relaxing has suddenly turned into a frenzy of jobs that need doing so that hopefully next time the relaxing can happen.
What can we offer?
Imagine if all that hassle could be taken away from you; you arrive at your second home, find it nice and clean, with fresh sheets, food stocked and the heating on. Someone close by on call to check the alarm that is going off for no reason, or simply just check on the property after a storm. Someone who knew reputable traders so you don’t have to take a chance in an area you don’t know, someone who might be able to get things done a little more quickly. What if you could be guaranteed that bit more relaxation when you get to your second home – which is probably a large part of why you wanted it in the first place?
There are plenty of second home management companies out there. But many just add it to holiday letting businesses. I want to concentrate purely on second homes. Whether you want me to work for you on a pay as you go service, or have the peace of mind of an always on hand contract, I can make sure your second home is a hassle free endeavour.
You can tailor your service to any or all of the following:
Contact with respected local traders for any works needed
Manage those traders, meeting them on site
Collect your shopping for you and stock up your kitchen using click and collect service or meeting a delivery
Your property cleaned thoroughly on departure and spruced before arrival in cases of long absences.
Sheets laundered and beds remade while you are gone.
Unobtrusive cleaning at times to suit you during extended stays
Property checks while you are away, especially at times of adverse weather.
Utilities turned off while you are away to save on bills and turned back on before you return, with things like heating being set so property is warm when you arrive in winter.
On call service for when the unexpected happens.
Secure keeping of keys and recorded issuing of keys to traders and contractors who may need them.
Meet and greet for those traders and contractors to ensure strict instructions
A trusted to person to stay if necessary while works are carried out.
Management of gardening
And anything else you might think of
Remember, because I wish to work exclusively with second homes, I am not going to be over burdened with holiday lets that are given over to short bursts of cleaning between customers. A second home is still a home and I intend to look after your home like my own.
If you want to take the hassle out of owning a second home, I am here help. Meet me at your home at a time that is convenient to you. We can discuss your requirements with no obligations. From there, I will provide a quote and the rest will be up to you.
Proof of Public liability insurance and Police checks can be provided upon request. Please see our Customer Testimonials too.
