Lockboxes are usually placed on the front door of a property, but some people place them on side doors or back doors for more discretion – which we recommend. If your home only has a front door, we recommend purchasing a higher quality locks and using other security systems like smart locks, CCTV cameras, and alarms for additional security layers
It’s estimated that three quarters of all homes in the United States are likely to experience a burglary in a 20 year span, regardless of the area. Smart doorbells can help deter thieves who generally prefer to target homes with limited security infrastructure. In a recent study, 83 percent of burglars were said to search for security cameras before attempting a home break in, and that 60 percent of burglars would consider a different property if a security camera was present. By having security footage taken with a smart doorbell, crimes can be easier solved after a burglary.
In this blog entry, the Chicago lock installation service experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail the main types of deadbolts commonly seen on the lock-based security market today.
Our Chicago lock repair team here at Chicago Locksmiths can rapidly repair all manner of lock malfunctions – both common and rare. In this blog entry, our professional Chicagoland locksmith … Continue reading
Apartment buildings have a different set of security concerns than are commonly found for single-standing residential homes. In this blog entry, the Chicago residential security experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail some fantastic security tips for apartment buildings.
Landlords, real estate agents, and other agents that maintain residential or commercial residential properties all have unique sets of concerns when it comes to maintaining security. In this blog entry, the expert high security Chicago lock and security hardware installation team here at Chicago Locksmith will detail some tactics that can be utilized in order to keep your rental property secure.
Chicago Locksmiths successfully completed the replacement of 300 locks – and installation of new door hardware – in a high-rise building located in the heart of Chicago. With our expertise … Continue reading
There’s myriad benefits that apartment complex management can reap from hiring a certified professional Chicago locksmith company to handle their security, lock, and access needs. In this blog post, the residential and commercial locksmith experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail some of the fantastic benefits residential complexes can receive from our professional lock and access control services.
Access control provides integral benefits for commercial properties of all types, centralizing both manual and automatic functions of user entry, time-based security protocols, and distanced surveillance. The expert commercial lock hardware installation technicians here at Chicago Locksmiths are skilled at the rapid, custom-tailored installation of a wide range of access control systems at commercial properties of all types throughout Chicago. In this blog entry, we will describe the basics of the benefits that access control systems offer contemporary office security frameworks.
If there’s any sort of downside to Summer, the best season of the year, it’s’ that there’s an increase home burglaries. So why don’t you take a minute to read our top Summer security tips, as prepared by the Chicago residential locksmith and home security experts here at Chicago Locksmiths- it will greatly help your peace of mind, whether you’re at home, at the beach, or on vacation.