Is your home holiday ready?
Essential Security Tips Before You Go Away
Planning a holiday is exciting, but before you head to the airport, it is important to make sure your home is properly protected.
An empty property can be an easy target for burglars, especially if there are obvious signs that nobody is home. Taking a few simple precautions can significantly reduce the risk and give you complete peace of mind while you are away.
At Absolut Security Solutions, we help homeowners secure their properties with reliable intruder alarms, CCTV systems, smart access control and remote monitoring solutions.
Why Home Security Matters When You’re Away
Most burglaries are opportunistic. If a property appears unoccupied for several days, criminals may see it as an easier target.
Common warning signs include:
- Curtains remaining closed throughout the day
- Overflowing post or parcels left on the doorstep
- No lights turning on in the evening
- Cars absent from the driveway
- Visible valuables through windows
The good news is that a well-secured home is far less attractive to potential intruders.
Home Security Checklist
Below is our checklist, which we always go through when we’re leaving home for a trip away, whether it be for just a few days or a full 2 weeks:
- Intruder Alarm System
Ensure your intruder alarm system is up to date on it’s servicing and in full working order. If you’ve not already got an intruder alarm installed at your home, prior to going away is always a good time to get one fitted which will automatically reduce your chances of being targeted. - Monitoring Services
Add our monitoring service to your intruder alarm system and let us know when you’ll be going away. We’ll keep an eye on your home and alarm system through our central station, making your nominated and authorised contacts aware of any problems such they arise while you’re away. - Use timers
It’s always a simple one, but it’s so easily forgotten until you’re bags are sitting waiting and you’re walking out of the door but setting up lights in various rooms on timers so you’re home doesn’t stand in complete darkness in the evenings. - Post and Deliveries
Put any post or deliveries on hold until you’re home or ask a relative or neighbour to collect it for you. A build up of post or your letter box overflowing shows you’ve not been home for a while. - Lock all doors and windows
A bit of common-sense tells you to lock doors and windows when you’re away from home but you’d be surprised how many people leave windows unlocked and and even more surprisingly, they leave their home without locking their doors! - Don’t announce your holiday plans
With over 3 billion active social media users around the World, we really have made using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram a way of life. But did you ever think that you would be advertising your home on social media to criminals and burglars while you’re enjoying your holiday?By posting on social media where you’re having an amazing time with the family, the beautiful sights you’ve seen that day or the spectacular food you’ve been consuming, you’ve telling the World that your home is empty and available to be burgled. Don’t post on social media about your holiday until you’re home!
The Benefits of Monitored Security
For additional peace of mind, monitored alarm and CCTV systems can alert security professionals who can assess incidents and respond appropriately.
Whether you are away for a weekend or several weeks, monitored security ensures your property remains protected 24/7.
Smart Security Solutions for Modern Homes
Absolut Security Solutions installs a wide range of residential security systems, including:
- Intruder alarms
- Smart alarms with app control
- CCTV with remote viewing
- Video doorbells
- Access control systems
- Automatic gates
Our systems are tailored to your property and can be integrated to provide complete protection.
Enjoy Your Holiday With Confidence
The last thing you want while relaxing abroad is to worry about the safety of your home.
With professionally installed security systems, you can receive instant alerts, view live footage and know your property is protected around the clock.
