Securing your home

Practical ways to protect your home and possessions

Burglaries do not occur by chance

Research (and sometimes personal experience) tells us that the majority of burglaries are committed by the 'amateur' burglar who looks for an easy opportunity. Good quality locks on doors and windows make it harder for burglars to enter your home and prevent thieves from leaving other than by the way they entered. This minimises items that can be stolen as it is very difficult to carry bulky items. Even a professional may move on rather than spend too much time or make too much noise trying to break into a home protected by quality security products.

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A LOCK EXPERT TO SECURE YOUR HOME.

3 most effective locks to to Prevent Burglaries


 

Install double cylinder deadlocks or deadlatches on all external doors.

Install key operated window locks on all windows.

Install three-point deadlocking locks on all security screen doors.

Choose locks that satisfy Australian Standards

Australian Standards are documented guidelines that define specifications and procedures intended to guarantee the suitability and consistent performance of materials, products, methods, or services for their intended purposes. 

Lockwood ensures that all our products are designed in accordance with these Australian Standards, plus 25 years of mechanical warranty so you can enjoy a "no worries" experience.

  • Lockwood 001Touch Plusâ„¢ Smart Deadlatch

    Control your lock using a PIN code, a Key Tag, or simply from your mobile devices.

  • LW9 Patio Sliding Door Lock

    Sleek and modern styling with an innovative snib design

  • Lockwood 001 Double Cylinder Deadlatch

    High security Deadlatch with Safety Release™ and LockAlert®.

  • Lockwood 8653 Sliding Security Screen Door Lock

    LockAlert feature indicates the lock status at a glance.

  • Lockwood 8654 Hinged Security Door Lock

    Featuring DualSelect® 2 stage key locking.

  • Lockwood 001 Double Cylinder Deadlatch

    High security Deadlatch with Safety Release™ and LockAlert®.
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Additional tips

Always lock your house when you leave, even if you are only going to be away for a few minutes.

Check service provider's credentials before letting them in.

Upgrade your home security with the 001Touch Plus Smart Deadlatch - Lockwood's iconic mechanical lock transformed into a smart solution with Yale Home and get real time alerts and auto locking features. 

Keep shrubs and trees around the house well pruned so as not to provide cover for a burglar.

Have locks or cylinders changed when you move into a new property or when keys are lost.

Install exterior sensor lighting, an internal alarm or hinged window grilles for additional protection.

A furry friend will help you protect your home better. 

Protecting what's valuable to you

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Going Away Checklist

The following are useful ideas and should be used as appropriate when your home is vacant.

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