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| Tradespeople believe customers need to improve home security |
With the night’s drawing in and the clocks having gone back, National Home Security Month comes at the perfect time to remind the public of the importance of home security.
A recent survey of nearly 600 tradespeople found that 85% said their customers only asked them to fit security products following a break-in to their property.
The survey, carried out by leading online supplier, IronmongeryDirect, also revealed that only one in three tradespeople feel ‘very confident’ when advising customers on better ways to secure their home. In addition, only 14% said they felt confident advising customers on smart security products.
Research by the National Home Security Month[1] campaign shows that a home is five times more likely to be burgled if no security measures are in place against those with two or three measures taken.
The top three concerns among tradespeople’s customers, as revealed in the IronmongeryDirect survey, were poor window security, poor door security and a lack of alarm systems.
When the Office of National Statistics (ONS) released its latest crime statistics earlier this year, it revealed that 1 in every 50 homes in England and Wales were burgled in the previous 12-month period.
An additional online poll in support of National Home Security Month found that 71% of respondents felt their home wasn’t secure enough.
Wayne Lysaght-Mason, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, said:
“Certain parts of a property are more vulnerable to a break-in than others, with doors and windows obviously being the most susceptible, while dark areas outside provide the ideal cover for intruders.
“To address these vulnerabilities, there is a wide range of products available to help keep a building safe and secure – from a basic lock to sophisticated alarm systems. Increasingly, homeowners are also switching to smart technology products providing remote monitoring to secure their property.”
For any advice and support on the best products to enhance the security of a property, contact our helpdesk on 0800 168 28 28 or visit IronmongeryDirect.com.
Take a moment to double click on the Ironmongery Direct infographic above which reveals tradespeople’s biggest concerns and the most popular home security products.
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