- Remove or Secure Any Valuables
- Have a locking up checklist
- Carry out a pre-holiday check
- Talk to your neighbours
- Review Your Perimeter Security
- Switch the (outdoor) lights on!
- Protect valuable items and assets
- Review Your Access Control System
- Review Your CCTV System
- Ensure Your Intruder Alarm is Set
The holiday break is a time for businesses to relax and recharge, but it’s also a time when your building can be vulnerable to theft or damage.
Commercial buildings can be easy targets for burglars when they are unoccupied for long periods of time. If you’re planning to take a holiday break, here are some tips to help keep your property secure.
Remove or Secure Any Valuables
Any items of value, such as laptops, computers, TVs, tools or stock should be removed from your premises and stored in a safe place. If you can’t remove them, make sure they are securely locked away.
Consider installing security cameras and an alarm system to deter burglars and help protect your property.
Make Your Property Look Occupied
Burglars are less likely to target a property that looks like it’s occupied. If you’re going away for a long period of time, ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property and collect any mail or packages that may be delivered.
You could also invest in some timer switches to turn lights and radios on and off at certain times. This will make it look like someone is home, even when they’re not.
Secure Your Doors and Windows
All doors and windows should be securely locked before you leave your property unattended. If possible, install security bars or grilles on ground floor windows and doors.
You may also want to consider installing a security gate at the entrance to your premises.
Carry out a pre-holiday check
It helps secure your business during the holiday season. By removing valuables, installing security cameras, making property look occupied, and securing doors and windows, you can help to deter burglars and protect your property.
Talk to your neighbours
Before you go away on holiday, it’s a good idea to let your neighbours know that you’ll be gone and for how long. This way, they can keep an eye on your property while you’re away.
You may also want to give them a key so they can enter your premises if there’s an emergency.
Review Your Perimeter Security
Make sure your fence is in good condition and that all gates are locked. Check that there are no gaps or holes in your perimeter fence that could be used by burglars to gain entry to your property.
Consider installing security lighting around the perimeter of your property. This will deter burglars and make it easier for you to see any suspicious activity.
Switch the (outdoor) lights on!
One of the easiest things you can do to deter burglars is to make sure your property is well-lit. This will make it more difficult for criminals to break in and will also make it easier for you to see any suspicious activity.
Consider installing motion-sensor lights around the perimeter of your property. These will turn on automatically when someone approaches, making it more difficult for burglars to operate undetected.
You should also make sure all external lights are switched on before you leave your property unattended. If possible, install timer switches so that lights come on at different times, making it look like someone is home.
Review Your Access Control System
If you have an access control system, make sure it is in good working order before you leave your property unattended. This will help to deter burglars and ensure that only authorized people can enter your premises.
Consider upgrading your access control system to include features such as CCTV or an alarm system. This will provide an additional layer of security for your property.
Make sure you have a holiday security plan in place before you go away. This will help to ensure that your property is secure while you’re away and that you can relax and enjoy your break.
Review Your CCTV System
If you have a CCTV system, make sure it is in good working order before you leave your property unattended. This will help to deter burglars and provide you with evidence if a break-in does occur.
Consider upgrading your CCTV system to include features such as remote viewing or recording. This will allow you to monitor your property while you’re away and provide you with evidence if a break-in does occur.
Make sure you have a holiday security plan in place before you go away. This will help to ensure that your property is secure while you’re away and that you can relax and enjoy your break.
Ensure Your Intruder Alarm is Set
An intruder alarm is a great way to deter burglars and secure your property. Make sure the alarm is set before you leave your property unattended.
Consider upgrading your alarm system to include features such as CCTV or an alarm system. This will provide an additional layer of security for your property.
Make sure you have a holiday security plan in place before you go away. This will help to ensure that your property is secure while you’re away and that you can relax and enjoy your break.
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