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Home > Security Advice > Good & Poor Home Security – A Visual Guide
We’re delighted to provide you with some helpful home security advice for your property, a guide highlighting in an easy to understand visual format, the differences between a home with poor security and one with good security.
Not only do MLA Approved locksmiths fit locks but they can also do security surveys for homes and can help with improving your security, such as what anti snap locks to use,
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This first picture above shows a home with poor security.
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This second picture, however, shows the same property but with the security issues identified and improved.
A good source of information on good quality security products such as ground anchors, chains, padlocks etc is Sold Secure
Don’t forget MLA Approved Locksmiths offering a commercial locksmith service can install the correct CCTV systems, home alarms, security Grilles and bars to install to protect your business.
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