Security is the number one priority in every home. But when moving to a new home, you can get anxious with all the preparation, and you may forget to secure your new premises. This task is extremely important particularly if you are moving to a new unfamiliar place. By doing so, you are not only securing your belongings but also your family’s safety. Also, this will make you and your family adjust more easily and feel at home with your newly purchased home. 

Wondering what tasks you need to do to secure your new home can be tricky especially if you are preoccupied with all the planning for your upcoming move. Don’t worry, this article can give you tips on how to secure your new home before your movers in Dubai or movers Abu Dhabi unload your belongings at your new home.

1. First off, check all doors and windows.

You should start with your first line of defence, the doors and windows. This is also the easiest way to access your new home. Check your doors if they can be locked, if not, you need to repair them. If your newly purchased house has previous homeowners, better replace your locks since you most probably don’t know who has spare keys to the old locks. Installing a double lock like a deadbolt or a strike plate can make your home more secure but for maximum security, investing in a smart lock is also a great idea. This may be expensive but certainly worth the price.

For your windows, reinforcing some grilles or bars will make them more secure, especially if you want to keep your windows partially open, if not, you may want to consider adding pin locks. Add some windows security films if you own glass windows to give you and your family more privacy at home. Not only that, but it will also keep your possessions safe from prying eyes.

Additionally, planting thorny bushes under your first-floor windows will add more security as burglars want to prevent being cut by those plants.

2. Install your home security system.

Having a home security system will cost a lot of money whether you choose professional monitoring and automation or just the basic DIY system. If you are busy and don’t have a lot of time, it’s highly suggested to get a professional service. This system will alert you and the authorities in case someone tries to burglarize your home. For a DIY system, you can monitor your home by yourself. But whatever choice you make, these two systems will prevent intruders from breaking into your new home and give you a great chance to catch them.

There are a lot of home security options in the market today. Make sure to purchase a security system based on your needed safety and budget. Planning to get home insurance for your newly purchased home will also cost you less if you have installed a home security system. This is a win-win situation since insurers will offer you discounts and at the same time, your home is less susceptible to break-ins or thefts.

3. Be sure to set up a proper lighting system.

Prior to finding movers and packers in Dubai to assist you with the home move, be sure to check if the lighting system is correctly set up and if all are working properly. Having a well-lit home, both inside and outside will discourage criminals from committing burglary. These criminals would rather work under the cover of darkness and when you remove this cover away, they will shift to an easier target.

Set up motion-activated lighting outside your home and prioritize the dark corners of your premises. These lights will automatically switch on when someone walks near the light. Another way is using lights with time. This is a great help if you plan a vacation or will be away and no one will be left at home. This will give the impression that someone is at home.

4. Don’t forget to check and clean your yards. 

Checking the yards of your newly purchased home is also part of securing your new home. Having some shrubs, dense trees or even hedges in the surroundings will decrease the visibility of your new home from the street. This means burglars can easily sneak into your new home without being noticed by neighbours or even just a passerby. Thus, you need to start shearing up all shrubs and hedges at least three feet short for a better view of your new home. On the other hand, cleaning your yard will make your home more attractive and will surely give you a good first impression from your neighbours and passersby.

While cleaning your yard, you can also add some gravel to cover the ground near your first-floor windows. Doing this will make you aware of the surroundings since gravel makes loud crunching sounds if someone walks on them which will add additional security to your new home. 

5. Make friends with your new neighbours.

Once you and your furniture movers in Dubai arrive at your new home, you will get the attention of your new neighbours. You may notice them watching and observing you from their terraces, so this is the best time to smile. This is the easiest way to be friends with your neighbours. Once your hired moving company Dubai has finished unloading all your belongings, you can have a chance to visit and introduce yourself to some of your neighbours. To create a friendly relationship, you can start with a friendly chat. This way, you have a good relationship with the people in your neighbourhood and they will likely look out for you once they already know you.

Aside from that, closely acquainted neighbourhoods have lower crime rates since neighbours look after each other. If you are not at home or are away, they can surely check your home and alert you if there are some suspicious activities at your home.

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You should keep in mind that securing your new home is vital. You are not only safeguarding your belongings and your family, but this will also give you peace of mind, especially in the new place. But before that, you absolutely wanted all your belongings to arrive safely at your new home. You can do this by hiring trusted movers in Sharjah, movers Dubai or even movers in Abu Dhabi in Wise Move . You reach their network of trusted and moving companies all over the UAE. With their help, you have time to secure your new home before moving in.

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