What sort of locks should I use?
High Value Home Insurance FAQs -
What kind of locks should I fit to my windows and doors?
We recommend you fit five-lever mortice deadlocks to all your outside doors, and enhance your personal security by fitting good quality door chains to each one. The most efficient window locks are those which use keys and, if appropriate, sash stops. The Metropolitan Police have some excellent advice on Crime Prevention on their web site. Simply click on www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention/windows for information on window locks and on www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention/doors for information on door locks. You'll find the site also has more information on security alarms and several other, more general aspects of home security and burglary prevention.
