More News on Snap-Secure locks.
Readers of my previous blogs will know by now that I, along with the locksmithing industry, am keen to make people as aware as possible of the benefits of Snap-Secure locks. I have just read an article in an industry magazine that has further inspired me to re-iterate my focus, the main points of which I shall relay here.
The snapping of the barrel locks that run through double glazed, composite, aluminum and some wooden doors is now unofficially the main method through which burglaries are carried out in many areas. Insurance remit is to replace like for like, so if your home is attacked, the locks you get from your insurance company will be just as prone to attack and some burglars will return to the same targets.
West Yorkshire Police fitted 10,000 homes in Leeds with ABS 3 star diamond standard Snap-Secure Locks during 2012, along with other crime prevention initiatives, and over a 12 month period saw a 36 per cent decrease in burglaries in the trial area. As this was a high crime area, that 36 per cent equated to over 3,000 less victims of crime in just twelve months.
So let’s think about this for a moment; A high crime area means lots of criminals who know what they are doing. Even those who don’t know what to do can get instructions on the internet and could be inside your home in less than a minute – with no power tools required. Yet now 8 people a day are not victims any longer. Home Insurance companies must have saved huge amounts and if the whole country were to take up increased security, that would mean they save even more and we would surely notice a drop in insurance premiums that would allow the locks to eventually pay for themselves!
Now I know Norfolk is a comparatively low crime area but burglaries do happen, even in the `safer’ areas.
Now, I know that you can get BSI rated cylinders in DIY stores and on line. But these still have their limitations. I am not going to go into those limitations here, but there are ample sources elsewhere on the internet. These locks can cost between £50 and £60 in big chain DIY shops.
What I can tell you is that the ABS diamond standard cylinders go beyond anything else available right now. Even the key and pins are magnetic, making lock picking virtually impossible. I cannot say that these locks are impregnable, and I cannot say that the determined burglar will not seek out a secondary weak point in your overall security, but what I can say is if the burglar is going to attack your home through this lock, he is going to need a lot of tools and make a lot a noise and take a lot of time. I fully endorse these locks and currently only charge £62 for these locks, and if you have two fitted, there is no labour charge.
I would suggest to all readers that they call their home insurance company right now and ask what discount they can have for fitting a lock rated higher than TS3621. If they won’t offer a discount, tell them you will go elsewhere at next renewal and if they still don’t offer a discount, make sure you find a company that will. In the meantime, if you value anything in your home, talk to us about fitting ABS cylinders. And if you know anyone who is vulnerable, talk to them about being more secure as well.
My best customers are the ones who grumble about the cost of security without ever seeing the benefit. My least favourite jobs are the ones where customers wish they had taken preventative measures before their homes were invaded.
Thanks for reading.
The snapping of the barrel locks that run through double glazed, composite, aluminum and some wooden doors is now unofficially the main method through which burglaries are carried out in many areas. Insurance remit is to replace like for like, so if your home is attacked, the locks you get from your insurance company will be just as prone to attack and some burglars will return to the same targets.
West Yorkshire Police fitted 10,000 homes in Leeds with ABS 3 star diamond standard Snap-Secure Locks during 2012, along with other crime prevention initiatives, and over a 12 month period saw a 36 per cent decrease in burglaries in the trial area. As this was a high crime area, that 36 per cent equated to over 3,000 less victims of crime in just twelve months.
So let’s think about this for a moment; A high crime area means lots of criminals who know what they are doing. Even those who don’t know what to do can get instructions on the internet and could be inside your home in less than a minute – with no power tools required. Yet now 8 people a day are not victims any longer. Home Insurance companies must have saved huge amounts and if the whole country were to take up increased security, that would mean they save even more and we would surely notice a drop in insurance premiums that would allow the locks to eventually pay for themselves!
Now I know Norfolk is a comparatively low crime area but burglaries do happen, even in the `safer’ areas.
Now, I know that you can get BSI rated cylinders in DIY stores and on line. But these still have their limitations. I am not going to go into those limitations here, but there are ample sources elsewhere on the internet. These locks can cost between £50 and £60 in big chain DIY shops.
What I can tell you is that the ABS diamond standard cylinders go beyond anything else available right now. Even the key and pins are magnetic, making lock picking virtually impossible. I cannot say that these locks are impregnable, and I cannot say that the determined burglar will not seek out a secondary weak point in your overall security, but what I can say is if the burglar is going to attack your home through this lock, he is going to need a lot of tools and make a lot a noise and take a lot of time. I fully endorse these locks and currently only charge £62 for these locks, and if you have two fitted, there is no labour charge.
I would suggest to all readers that they call their home insurance company right now and ask what discount they can have for fitting a lock rated higher than TS3621. If they won’t offer a discount, tell them you will go elsewhere at next renewal and if they still don’t offer a discount, make sure you find a company that will. In the meantime, if you value anything in your home, talk to us about fitting ABS cylinders. And if you know anyone who is vulnerable, talk to them about being more secure as well.
My best customers are the ones who grumble about the cost of security without ever seeing the benefit. My least favourite jobs are the ones where customers wish they had taken preventative measures before their homes were invaded.
Thanks for reading.
