Among all the stress around the fact that your home is being broken into while you are away, and that you may have lost investments and valuables that need to be repaired, you also have to think about the fact that you have to change locks, and not only the one that has been aggressively forced, but also the other ones: your doors, windows and other locks that are left for the outside of your home.
You may ask yourself, why change them all? Read on and we’ll explain a little more about it.
Peace of mind
The first thing to think about is our mental health after this traumatic event where we have lost several things and feel vulnerable. Changing the locks on all the exterior parts of our home and putting security systems in place in some way can give us the peace of mind we need, since the burglars probably entered the house through a poor security system that made it a easy to gain immediate access to your home with just a few keystrokes.
You will probably be a little paranoid the first night after this event, but having a security and company during the night will make the process much more digestible and easier to handle.
Security
As we mentioned earlier, it’s likely that these antisocials got into your home through the outdated locks you had at home. And you never know when they might try to break in again to harm you or to continue with their task, as many times they a mark houses to commit a criminal act again.
Changing the locks can help you prevent these people from entering your home, as they have probably to done some sort of prior research on the other locks in your home and can easily know how to a open them from the outside as long as they were home alone while they were committing the crime.
Sometimes this doesn’t happen, but it is always better to make sure that nothing is going to happen than to suffer another type of accident that could even put your life or your family’s life at risk. Always remember to make a report to the authorities before entering your home so you can feel much better.
Who can I call to change my locks?
In this case, what you urgently need is a locksmith who can offer you a specialized service, sometimes while you solve the legal problem first they can offer you a temporary lock that also serves to feel a safe inside your home, although it is best that before nightfall you have all your new locks installed and with your new keys out.
Many locksmiths handle break-in emergencies and offer fast services that can give you a solution in less than 24 hours. If you are looking for one that is truly professional and can guarantee you the success and quality you need, go to our home page and look for our personal recommendations.
