Protecting Your Vacation Home

At Maverick Security, we understand the need to protect vacation homes when they are vacant. In this blog, we are going to provide some security tips to help prevent vandalism, trespassing, or burglary from occurring on your winter/summer vacant property. 

The best approach to securing your property is monitoring with cameras inside and out. This can have multiple approaches, including temperature and humidity detection, alarm systems, cctv cameras, or remote monitoring. 

1. Utilizing Remote Monitoring

• The tool that brings property owners the most value to their vacation homes is remote monitoring tools that are accessible via phone, tablet, or computer. As official dealers for Hikvision and ADT you have many packages available to you. With security options available to you, you can be notified immediately via app if a  theft or burglaries is occurring. Physical cameras installed outside your property are often enough to deter criminals. 

2.  Securing Entry Points

• Most burglaries in the US are forced entries via windows or doors. In some cases, criminals have been known to simply open unlocked entry points on properties. It’s imperative that windows and doors especially on the ground level are not left unlocked. Installing deadbolts on back doors or other auxiliary entry points significantly reinforces your properties security, making it much more challenging for intruders to break in. Smart locks prevent your original key from being copied and come with apps that let you easily change entry codes at your leisure. If you are interested in our option available, give us a call at (713)532-9005.

3. Arrange Regular Maintenance

• If a property is left vacant for an extended period of time, it can become susceptible to maintenance issues and serious risks. Pipes can burst or other unforeseen events could occur, this could include plumbing to fire safety. Having a regular maintenance schedule will keep your property in good condition, and will aid in deterring thieves.

4. Don’t Leave Spare Keys Outside

•  Leaving a key under a doormat or plant is a common tactic and well-known hiding place. If a spare key needs to be stored somewhere, a trustworthy neighbor is your best option. Besides keeping up with your keys and not losing them, you can invest into a smart lock option we provide at Maverick. You can give us a call today at (713)532-9005.    

If you are looking to secure your property throughout the year, trust Maverick Security. By utilizing the product we are licensed to provide through ADT and Hikvision, you will be taking a proactive security measure for prompt response times, and deterring home burglaries from occurring. If you are interested in our service, give us a call today at (713)532-9005 to see the many options available to you.