Are your garden and shed secure?

Here are some basic tips for you to follow to make your garden and shed as secure as possible.

Garden

·  Put gravel on paths and driveways to alert you to someone approaching.

·  Fix a wooden trellis to the top of fences as if climbed, it will break, creating noise and attracting attention.

·  Ensure gates at the side or back of the house are kept locked with a good quality bolt and padlock.

·  Do not leave ladders lying around.

·  Install security lights to illuminate your garden.

·  Keep shrubs, hedges and large plants cut back.

·  The planting of a prickly hedge, such as a firethorn, climbing rose or hawthorn, against existing fencing will act as a powerful deterrent.

·  Speak to your local garden centre about plants which provide natural protection. 

Shed Security.

·  Lock sheds with a padlock or mortice deadlock as they often contain tools suitable for breaking into your home.

·  Check to see if your shed has sustained any damage after the winter months which may access easy for a burglar.

·  If your shed has windows, consider putting net or curtains up.

·  Consider installing a battery-operated shed alarm.

·  Chain cycles, mowers, ladders and tool together inside the shed.

·  Consider having lockable steel boxes fitted to the floor of your shed to store tools in.

·  Permanently mark your shed contents with your postcode. 

Thank you from Tipton Neighbourhood