To assess your security needs imagine you are a burglar attempting to gain entry to your home! How would you get in? Every home, of course, will be different. Plus look out for the Kitemark and 'Secured by Design' logo (a police prefered security product) on Chubb products such as the BS3621 Mortice lock.

Front Door Should have a BS3621 Kitemarked 5 or 7 lever mortice dead lock with a cylinder rim lock. A door chain and door viewer for added security should also be considered.

Side and Back Doors Ideally fit a 5 or 7 lever BS3621 mortice lock together with top and bottom door bolts.

Ground Floor Windows Windows are the most common point of forced entry, especially at the rear of the house. Fit window locks on all ground floor windows.

Upstairs Windows Pay particular attention to upstairs windows that could be accessible from a flat roof, drainpipe, etc or which are protected from easy view by trees or fences. All vulnerable windows should be fitted with a window lock.

French Windows / Patio Doors Fit appropriate locks to top and bottom of doors.

Outbuildings Sheds and garages often contain tools that would be useful for a burglar so ensure all outbuildings are secured by appropriate mortice lock or padlock.

Security Lighting Passive Infra Red lighting which is activated by movements offers a great deterrent to burglars as well as providing courtesy lighting for owner. Should be fitted on front and rear of the house.