Moving house? There’s no
denying that moving can be fun and exciting – but it can also be very
stressful.
From giving everywhere a
thorough clean to packing everything up, hiring a van and removal team to
transport your belongings and finding somewhere to store your possessions until
you’re ready to move in, there is so much to think about. But above all, you
need to make sure that everything (including your house) is kept safe and
secure.
We appreciate that it can be
easier said than done – especially when you’ve already got a lengthy list of
jobs to do. However, our locksmiths in Newcastle
thought they’d offer a
few helpful tips to ensure you have a secure move from your old home to your
new one…
1.Organise your belongings
Rule no.1 when moving to a new
house is to always be prepared for the big move.
Begin well in advance and
start with the rooms and items that you don’t use often. If there’s anything
you don’t want to take with you to the new house, now would be the time to
declutter or donate it.
Generally, you’ll need a
variety of small, medium and large boxes – perhaps even some heavy-duty boxes
and wardrobe boxes too. Bubble wrap and newspaper is ideal for protecting any
delicate and expensive items too. And it’s worth labelling all boxes to ensure
you know what’s inside each.
2.Secure your old residence
There is a lot of commotion
involved with moving house and simple things – like remembering to close all
the windows and locking the doors – can go straight out the window.
Although you’d not be the only
one to let the most basic security standards slide when moving, our Newcastle
locksmiths
highly advise you to double (if not triple!) check that:
·all windows and doors are shut and locked
·blinds and curtains are closed
·the garage door is closed and locked
·the back gate is closed and secure
·the alarm is set
·all keys are handed over to the estate agent
(included duplicated keys)
In doing so, you’ll be able to
move onto pastures new, knowing that your old house is safe and secure – ready
for the new homeowners.
3.Don’t give out too much information
It’s not uncommon for people
to become curious when someone is moving out or moving into the neighbourhood.
But even if it’s an innocent conversation, you don’t want to give too much
away.
Try not to share details of
your moving schedule. They don’t need to know when you’ll be leaving to make a
trip to the new house or that you’ll be back at the weekend to pick up a few
more things. It’s also a sensible idea not to talk about the items you own or
to advertise any lavish goods as that just increases the risk of thieves
targeting your house.
4.Replace the locks at your new residence
When you finally move into
your new abode, the first thing you need to do is have the door locks replaced
for new ones. Although it may seem a little odd, you can never be too sure just
how many people have their own key.
For example, previous owners
might have had keys copied and forgotten to hand them all back to the estate
agent before leaving. Or perhaps workmen were allocated a key when working on
the property.
The thought of someone being
able to let themselves into your lovely new home with a key is worrying but,
the good news is, our locksmiths in Newcastle
can help.
Get in touch
Here at NLS Security, we offer
a comprehensive range of locksmith services – from supplying, fitting and
changing locks to burglary repairs, key cutting and 24/7 emergency call-outs.
As UPVC
door specialists
, we will be more than happy to supply and fit
new locks at your house – providing you with complete peace of mind.
On top of this, we can supply
and fit top quality garage locks and digital and electronic locks at your
property to maximise security.
To find out more about our
services and how we can help you, feel free to get in touch with us on 0191 238
6000, or fill out the enquiry
form.
