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When moving into a new home, consider changing all external door locks, they should all have a five-lever mortise deadlock (Kitemarked BS3621) fitted.
Don't leave your door keys in a visible or obvious place, such as under the doormat. Letterboxes should be at least 400mm (16 inches) from any locks and never hang a spare key inside the letterbox, as this is an obvious place that a thief will check. Consider fitting a letterbox cage or other restrictor, which prevents thieves from putting their hands through the letterbox and trying the latches from the inside.
Unless they already have a multi-locking system, sliding patio doors should have anti-lift devices and locks fitted to the top and bottom to stop them being removed from outside. If you are getting new or replacement patio doors, its wise to get specialist advice and ask the your supplier for their high-security specification.
Even small windows such as skylights or bathroom fanlights need locks. A thief can get through any gap that is larger than a human head. Window locks can easily be seen from outside and may put some thieves off, as a thief would have to break the glass and risk attracting attention and possibly cutting themselves on the broken glass.
Lock all doors and windows whenever your going out. Don't leave curtains or blinds drawn during the day as they can attract burglars, but if you are out for the evening close your curtains and leave a light on in the lounge & bedroom (or connect to a timer).
Purchase a door bar or chain and door viewer and use them every time someone calls. Only use the door chain or bar when answering the door, don't leave it on all the time.
If you are planning a holiday, cut your lawn and don't forget to cancel your milk and paper deliveries and ask your neighbour to remove any post or newspapers showing in your letterbox.
DON'T leave ladders lying around and keep your shed or outbuildings locked as burglars will use your tools to gain access.
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Direct Response is the one stop 24 hour property maintenance service that can be trusted. We cover small repairs for residential customers and commercial properties to larger building and refurbishment projects. Apart from our residential customers, Direct Response also benefits as a provider to a number of Government, Legal and Corporate clients. If you need a plumber, electrician, glazier, locksmith, drainage or air conditioning engineer or any form of property maintenance carried out in your home or commercial property, our lines are covered by our own staff throughout the day or night to cover a emergencies, giving peace of mind that we will have a plumber, electrician, glazier, locksmith, drainage or air conditioning engineer or any form of property maintenance throughout the UK. For boiler and central heating repairs or installations we can provide a Gas Safe plumber or if you require a pre purchase inspection or Landlords' certificate, we can provide a Gas Safe plumber at a time to suite you. For pre-purchase or periodical electrical inspection, we can also provide an NIC electrician. If smashed window need replacing or boarding up during the night and a lock needs opening or replacing a mobile glazier or locksmith can normally be onsite within an hour. For external drain blockages, our drainage engineers have on board rodding or high pressure drainage jetting equipment and if required, we can carry out drainage CCTV survey. For air conditioning requirements, our highly trained air conditioning engineers will install, commission and service your system professionally. For vacant property protection, our team can supply and fit security screens and doors that will provide complete protection for empty properties and vacant estates. Compared to the traditional timber panelling used to secure windows and doors, steel security screens take some beating. It also has minimal physical impact on the building being secured. We offer a wide choice of steel products, including custom steel sheeting and screens, depending on the application. High security steel doors and screens are also available with a choice of locking options.
Glazier Services - Our glaziers undertake all types of glazing including specialist replacement or repair of leaded lights, frosted glass or broken double glazed units, patio or French doors. Our emergency lines for our glaziers are open 24 hour for immediate response to board up residential or commercial premises and supply replacement shop fronts with anti-bandit, safety or toughened glass. Whether Summer or Winter, it's never a good time to be in need of emergency glass replacement or repair. Security is always an issue, so rest assured that Direct Response will send out a glazier quickly and efficiently - we have a glazier in your local area now.
Electrician Services - Direct Response provides a 24 hour electrician service for domestic and commercial emergency breakdowns and diagnostics. Our local electrician will undertake all types of electrical maintenance and installation, including faultfinding, sockets, fuse-boards, rewiring, Landlord Certificates, Health & Safety and homebuyers test reports. A Direct Response electrician provides a reliable, professional service at a reasonable price with lines open 24/7 responding to repairs, small home emergencies and problems caused by fire or flooding.
Plumber Services - Direct Response is your 24 hour one-call plumber service for all your plumbing and heating needs. With a Direct Response plumber or Gas Safe plumber in your local area, we will respond quickly to any plumbing emergency. Ring us now with a brief description, we will take your details and call you back within minutes with an allocated plumber and an appropriate time-slot.
Locksmith Services
Whether you've lost your keys, had your handbag stolen, fallen out with your partner or arrived home to discover a break-in, you need immediate help from a qualified locksmith. Direct Response is the 24 hour one-call Locksmith service to ring right now to ensure your safety and security. With a locksmith in your local area, we will respond to your emergency - usually within 30 minutes.
Drainage Services - Direct Response is your 24 hour one-call drainage service for all your drainage requirements. With engineers in your local area, we will respond quickly to any drainage emergency. Ring us now with a brief description, we will take your details and call you back within minutes having allocated a local drainage engineer and an appropriate time-slot.
Air Conditioning Services - Direct Response Air Conditioning engineers offer expert advice and solutions for every aspect of air conditioning, cooling, heating, ventilation and refrigeration. We submit competitively priced quotations for design, supply and installation for domestic and business air conditioning customers as well as industrial applications. Our highly trained air conditioning engineers will install, commission and service your system professionally.
Vacant Property Steel Security Screen Service - For vacant property protection, our team can supply and fit security screens and doors that will provide complete protection for empty properties and vacant estates. Compared to the traditional timber panelling used to secure windows and doors, steel security screens take a lot of beating. The security screen also has minimal physical impact on the building being secured. We offer a wide choice of steel products, including custom steel sheeting and screens, depending on the application. High security steel doors and screens are also available with a choice of locking options.