The 2025 London Home Security Checklist – What Every Homeowner Must Know
- Sammy
- Jul 20, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 4, 2025
🏠 The 2025 London Home Security Checklist
By AMZ Locksmith | Acton • NW10 • Harlesden • Wembley
Keeping your home secure in London isn’t just about having a lock — it’s about having the right locks and knowing your vulnerabilities. Whether you’ve just moved in or lived there for years, this guide gives you the essentials.
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✅ 1. Secure Your Main Entry Points
Front door: British Standard BS3621 mortice or night latch.
Back door: Solid Euro cylinder, ideally anti-snap.
UPVC doors: Check that the multipoint lock fully engages.
Shed/garage: Add heavy-duty padlocks or deadbolts.
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🔒 2. Replace Outdated or Weak Locks
Common signs you need an upgrade:
Old euro cylinders = snap risk
Loose Yale locks
Rusty or damaged night latches
Upgrade to 3-star anti-snap locks like Ultion or Yale Platinum for serious protection.
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🪟 3. Don’t Forget Your Windows
Add locks to all ground-floor windows
Use window restrictors in flats or family homes
Reinforce old wooden frames
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💡 4. Add Visible Deterrents
Burglars avoid homes with:
Cameras (even dummy ones)
Motion-sensor lights
Alarm signs
You don’t need to spend thousands — even basic smart devices make a big difference.
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🧾 5. Locks After Moving In
Moved in recently?
Change all external locks
Ask for BS3621 certification
Get a receipt for your insurer
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❌ 6. Avoid These Mistakes
Leaving keys in the door
Only locking one lock at night
Hiring £49 "locksmiths" with no ID
Skipping proper receipts or credentials
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🔐 Call AMZ Locksmith Today
We’re based in West & NW London and cover: Acton | Harlesden | Wembley | Kilburn | NW10
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📞 07484 839662
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