This document provides 26 home security tips, including locking doors and windows, using deadbolts, not hiding spare keys outside, using timers for lights/radios when away, installing security lighting, planting prickly shrubs around fences and walls, marking valuables, and joining a neighborhood watch program. Proper door and window locks, outdoor lighting, alarm systems, and secured tools/ladders can help deter burglars. Neighbors working together through community programs also enhances security.

1. Our 26 Home
Security Tips
Brought to you in conjunction with YOURBUILDPLAN.co.uk

2. 1. Always lock the doors and close the
windows when you go out, even if
you'll only be out for a short time.

3. 2. All external doors should have 3
locking points. Mortice locks will add
considerable strength to your door – if
you are not sure how to fit them see
JLG or your local locksmiths.

4. 3. Window locks can help to stop
people getting in, especially in older
windows and windows without double
glazing.

5. 4. Use deadlocks if you have them -
they make it harder for thieves to get
out again.

6. 5. If you are thinking of PVC or metal
framed doors/windows, make sure
they come with good built in locks and
a fitted chain, as these can be
expensive to add afterwards.

7. 6. Patio doors should have special
locks fitted to the top and bottom –
ask JLG or your local locksmith for
advice.

8. 7. Don't leave spare keys outside or in
a garage or shed if you do use a
dedicated and secure key box properly
fitted. JLG supply and install these.

9. 8. Keep garden sheds, side gates and
garages locked with good quality
padlocks and hasps and think about
using a JLG battery-operated alarm.

10. 9. Keep car and garage keys out of
sight in the house.

11. 10. Don't leave window and door keys
in their locks.

12. 11. Always draw your curtains at
night and make sure valuable items
cannot be easily seen from outside.

13. 12. If you walk your dog, try not to go
at the same time every day vary your
routine.

14. FACT
Did you know...? 58% of burglaries
take place in the evening or night and
34% occur at the weekend.

15. 13. Use timers for lights and radios if
you will be out of the house overnight.
They create the impression that
someone is at home. It is not
recommended to use TVs for this
purpose.

16. 14. Visible burglar alarms, good
lighting and security lighting can be
deterrents.
For a free survey call JLG or make sure the
installing company is NSI Gold accredited and that
you have a maintenance contract in place.

17. 15. Think about connecting a smoke
detector to your intruder system as
this can call the fire brigade.

18. 16. A connection to call the police,
fire brigade, key holding company or a
neighbour should be considered.

19. 17. Particularly ensure that recessed
areas and doorways have good
security lighting.

20. 18. Make sure that lights don't
disturb your neighbours and that
alarms turn off after 15 minutes. This
is now a regulation and you can be
landed with a fine.

21. 19. Your security lighting can be used
in conjunction with a JLG CCTV
system and this can be viewed on a PC
or on your mobile phone.

22. 20. Walls and solid fencing around
your house may let a thief break in
without being seen. Trees and shrubs
can also be hiding places.

23. 21. Chain-link fencing or trellises
with prickly shrubs can be a better
compromise.

24. PRICKLY SHRUBS
Listed below are a few shrubs you
might consider planting.

25. A) PYRACANTHA
Large evergreen shrubs suitable for wall
training or hedge. White flowers. May-June
followed by red, orange or yellow berries in
Autumn. Thorny branches. Grows 2-4" tall.

26. B) HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES
Sea Buckthorn grows in any soil and is wind
resistant with silver foliage and excellent
thorns. This large shrub provides superb cover.
Plant in groups of 3 to obtain berries.

27. C) BERBERIS OTTAWENSIS SUPERBA
Use as a hedge or an individual shrub.
Deciduous barbed plant with beautiful purple
foliage. Yellow flowers in Spring. Reaches 1.5-
1.8m tall, allow two plants per metre.

28. D) BERBERIS JULIANA
Prickly evergreen shrub with shiny dark leaves.
Yellow flowers in Spring. Grows 1.2-1.8m tall.

29. E) CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA
Common Hawthorn. Forms an impenetrable
thorny hedge. Fast growing, with fragrant
white flowers. Red haws in Autumn. Prune to
required height.

30. F) ILEX
Holly. Evergreen shrubs for hedging or
individual shrub. Green or variegated
available. Plant in sun or shade. Females
produce berries when males present.

31. G) CLIMBING & RAMBLING ROSES
Useful to give added protection to walls
and fences. Wide selection. Heights vary
from 2.7.

32. H) ROSA BLANC DOUBLE DE COUBERT - WHITE
Fragrant Old Fashioned Rose - densely
prickly for hedges or individual shrubs up
to 2m high.

33. 22. JLG Automated gate systems
connected to entry system also make
you a less vulnerable target make sure
these are regularly maintained with a
service contract.

34. 23. Make sure that garden tools or
ladders that could be used to force
entry into your home are not left lying
around and that ladders are
padlocked and chained up.

35. 24. Fit a ‘spy hole' so that you can see
who is at the door. Also have a door
chain so that you can open the door a
little way to talk to visitors.

36. 25. Mark your belongings with a
property-marking product.

37. 26. Neighbourhood Watch and other
‘watch' schemes are excellent ways for
communities to fight burglary.

38. NOTE
Make sure that any security
improvements you make to your house
doesn’t stop you getting out as quickly
as possible if there is a fire.
For all your security needs visit www.jlgsecurity.co.uk or call us
on 0500 099980