Protect empty home: Locks, doors and alarms before leaving her alone

Protecting an empty home is not just about locking the door and leaving.. A house closed for days, weeks or months you need something more: review access, control key copies, reinforce locks, avoid signs of abandonment and assess measures such as alarms, security bars or doors.

This is especially important in second homes., inherited homes, apartments for sale, properties for rent or tourist apartments. In areas like Tarragona, Hello, Cambrils, La Pineda or the Costa Dorada, many homes spend empty periods, especially outside of summer.

In The Locksmith, as locksmith in Tarragona, We help homeowners protect empty homes with security locks, cylinder change, armored or armored doors, alarms, anti-squatter bars and review of vulnerable accesses.

Why an empty home needs more protection

An inhabited home usually has movement: lights, noise, blinds that change position, mailbox checked and neighbors seeing activity. An empty house, instead, can give clear signs of absence.

Some common risks are:

• Robbery attempts;
• Occupation;
• Unauthorized entry;
• Vandalism;
• Water or electrical damage;
• Locks damaged due to lack of use;
• Copies of keys out of control;
• Vulnerable windows or balconies.

The key is to combine physical security, prevention and periodic review. An alarm can warn, but the first barrier is still the door, the lock, the bowler hat, the shield and secondary accesses.

Check lock, cylinder and door before leaving it empty

Before leaving a home empty for a while, It is worth checking if the lock really offers security. Many doors still have old cylinders, Worn locks or weak protective shields.

I recommend you check:

• If the key turns well;
• If the lock is hard;
• If the cylinder protrudes too much;
• If the protective shield is firm;
• If the door fits well in the frame;
• If there are gaps;
• If the hinges are in good condition;
• If there are copies of keys that you do not control.

If the lock fails, don't wait for it to crash when you need it most. Here you can see when it is appropriate change a lock.

It is also important to make a good lock maintenance, especially if the home is rarely used or is exposed to humidity.

Change the cylinder if you do not control all the keys

An empty home is not really protected if you do not know who has a copy of the keys. This happens a lot in rented apartments., tourist apartments, inherited homes or houses where renovations have been carried out, cleaning or maintenance.

Changing the cylinder is a simple and effective measure when:

• A rental has ended;
• You have bought a home;
• You have lost keys;
• You don't know how many copies there are;
• There were works or maintenance;
• The apartment will be tourist;
• The house will be closed for months.

If you have lost the keys, You can also review this guide on what to do if you have lost the house keys in the street.

For greater control, security cylinders can be installed with a property card, that limit unauthorized copies.

Quick table: housing area, risk and recommended measure

armored doors, armored and anti-squatter bars

If the door is old, weak or does not offer sufficient resistance, maybe it's not enough to change the lock. In empty homes, bass, first floors or isolated houses, It may be advisable to consider a door with greater security.

a door armored or armored can greatly improve the protection of the main access. The choice depends on the type of home, risk level and budget.

It is also worth checking windows, patios, terraces and balconies. In many cases, anti-squatter bars or security bars are a good solution for vulnerable accesses, especially if the home is left empty for long periods.

If you want to reinforce protection against occupations, you can consult our service cerrajero antioccupies.

Alarms and presence signals

An alarm is not a substitute for a good lock, but it helps detect access attempts and react in time. For an empty home, It can be very useful to combine:

• Alarm;
• Opening sensors;
• Cameras;
• Programmed lights;
• Review by a trusted person;
• empty mailbox;
• Blinds that don't always look the same.

It is also better to avoid posting on social networks that the home will be empty.. It seems like a small detail., but it can give too much information.

How to protect an empty home in Salou or Costa Daurada

In tourist areas like Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda or Costa Dorada, many homes are second homes or tourist apartments. That adds two risks.: they spend time empty and, besides, many people with keys may have passed by.

In these cases I recommend:

• Change the cylinder when changing tenants or managers;
• Check locks before and after season;
• Control key copies;
• Install security locks;
• Assess alarm;
• Protect accessible windows and balconies;
• Check the home periodically.

You can also expand tips in this guide on how to protect your home on vacation..

We serve in Cambrils, Reus, Hello, Tarragona and the entire province.

Security review for empty homes in Tarragona

If you are going to leave a home empty, the ideal is to review the security before, not after having a problem.

At El Serraller we can help you with:

• cylinder change;
• lock change;
• Security locks;
• Protective shields;
• Armored and armored doors;
• Antioccupations of Rhea;
• Alarms;
• Access review;
• urgent service 24 h.

Call them to 677 50 30 88 and we review your home in Tarragona, Hello, Cambrils, Reus and province with a previous budget and without surprise costs.

Frequently asked questions

How to protect an empty home?

Check locks, doors, windows, key copies, alarm and abandonment signals. It is best to combine physical security and periodic review.

Should you change the lock before leaving a house empty??

Yeah, especially if you don't know who has copies or the lock is old.

What is better: alarm or security lock?

The ideal is to combine both. The lock stops access; the alarm warns.

How to protect a second residence in Salou?

Control keys, change cylinder if there are doubts, install security lock, check windows and assess alarm or bars.

Do you serve empty homes in Tarragona?

Yeah. At El Serraller we work in Tarragona, Hello, Cambrils, Reus and province. Call them to 677 50 30 88.