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Home Safety Tips: How to Keep Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

Written by Vault | Dec 11, 2024 2:24:11 PM

As the holiday season approaches, ensuring the safety of your home while you travel is a primary concern, especially for owners of high-value properties. This guide offers essential home safety tips to guard against the statistically higher risks of burglary during this time. in fact, homes that appear unoccupied are significantly more vulnerable, with a 30% higher likelihood of being burglarized.

Pre-Travel Preparation

Enlisting professional services to manage and secure your home before departing on your holiday travels can make all the difference.

Professional Property Management

Hire a reputable property manager or house-sitting service to keep your home well-maintained during your absence. These services provide much more than just watching over your home; they manage every aspect of home maintenance, from routine landscaping and cleaning to handling unexpected repairs and coordinating with service providers. A professional property manager will regularly check your property to make sure everything is in working order, which helps keep your home looking lived-in and discourages potential burglars by maintaining activity around your property.

Technological Solutions for Home Security

Homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be broken into and burglarized.  If you own significant assets, integrating state-of-the-art security measures is critical. Consider these sophisticated solutions.

 

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Advanced Security and Monitoring Systems

Enhance your property’s security with a system tailored precisely to meet your home’s unique requirements. Install cutting-edge security features such as biometric locks, perimeter intrusion sensors, and advanced surveillance cameras that monitor every corner of your property. These systems are reinforced by professional monitoring services that operate 24/7, providing vigilant oversight and an immediate response to security alerts. The monitoring team can coordinate with local authorities immediately to handle any incidents, making sure your home is actively protected. This dedicated surveillance allows you to travel worry-free, with the confidence that professionals are safeguarding your estate.

Smart Home Management

Transform your property with a smart home management system that integrates security with everyday home functions - a cutting-edge alternative to professional property management services. This system controls climate, lighting, and entertainment, all synchronized to simulate people being at home, which is essential for deterring potential intruders. Automate lights to follow your typical usage patterns, adjust thermostats to maintain the perfect temperature, and manage entertainment units to activate as if the home is continually lived in.

The integration of these functionalities not only boosts security by giving the appearance of an occupied home but also maintains the comfort and seamless operation of your environment. Manage and monitor all these features remotely through your smartphone - even when you’re miles away.

Neighborhood Security Coordination

Integrate your home’s security with local resources for optimal protection. If your residence is within a gated community or a neighborhood with private security patrols, take advantage of these services to enhance your property’s safety. Coordinate closely with security personnel so they are aware of your travel plans and can be extra attentive while you are away.

Leveraging these dedicated security services can lead to quicker response times in the event of an incident and increased overall security surveillance, keeping your home under watchful eyes even in your absence.

Specialized Insurance and Valuables Protection

Properly insuring your high-value assets and property is key to your peace of mind.

Specialized Insurance Consultation

Consult with a Vault agent to customize your home insurance policy, focusing specifically on your high-value assets. This detailed approach ensures that your coverage is comprehensive and perfectly aligned with the unique needs and risks associated with your valuable possessions. Having this in-depth conversation will also help identify any potential gaps in your current policy to provide the most robust protection available.

Secure Storage Solutions

For items of significant value or sensitivity, consider utilizing state-of-the-art, secure, and climate-controlled storage facilities. These specialized environments are designed to protect your valuables from environmental threats and unauthorized access. Additionally, maintain a regularly updated and reviewed inventory of your stored items. This inventory should be managed by a trusted advisor, providing professional oversight that further secures your prized possessions while you are away.

Secure Peace of Mind

Implement these preventative measures to protect your property and possessions and make your holiday travel joyous and worry-free. Vault is ready to assist with specialized solutions tailored to ensure your home's security and your complete peace of mind.

 

Experience the Vault Differenceschedule a consultation today to ensure that what matters most to you is well-protected this holiday season.

 

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