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Every day there are numerous reports about burglaries and home invasions, many of which involve violence.  These heartless crimes have redefined what it means to provide for your family. In addition to putting a roof over your family’s head, you are also responsible for ensuring their safety. The question is what is the best way to secure your home without spending a fortune?  The best way to answer this question is to get a certified home security inspection.

When you consider some of today’s residential crime statistics, it’s easy to see why getting your home security right is crucial:

  • A burglary occurs every 23 seconds in the United States
  • The majority of home invasions involve forcible entry via a locked door.
  • 60% of rapes take place inside the victim’s home.

Even more disturbing is the violence that is brought upon victims by some of today’s intruders. In a home invasion in Hudson, Florida, a 92-year-old man was beaten repeatedly with the butt of a gun by intruders, leaving him with multiple cuts and bruises on his head and body. According to the Fox13 News report, the only form of home security the victim had in place at the time was locked doors. 

Unfortunately, keeping your doors and windows locked when you leave the house or go to bed at night is not enough to keep intruders out. A home security system by itself can also leave your home and your family vulnerable. Though it has it benefits, an alarm cannot prevent an intruder from entering your home. The most it can do is alert you that an intruder has entered your home, which can turn into a dangerous situation within a matter of seconds.

How a Certified Home Security Inspection Can Help

The key to home security is keeping intruders out. Understanding the best way to do that, however, requires a certified home security inspection. In addition to identifying the weaknesses of your home’s security, a certified home security inspector can educate you on which security devices are most adequate to secure those areas. 

Ask yourself this important question: If you were buying a home, would you pass on the home inspection? Like most people, you understand the importance of having a professional home inspection. Skipping this to save a few bucks could cost you thousands of dollars later on down the line. The same is true when it comes to certified home security inspections. The small amount of money you spend up front can save you the loss of thousands of dollars in valuables, the horror you and/or your loved ones could potentially endure at the hands of a criminal, and your overall peace of mind. 

When it comes to home security inspections, ensure the inspection is done by a certified home security inspector. Global Security Experts (GSE) specializes in home security inspections and employs certified security inspectors. In addition to GSE’s decades of experience in developing and manufacturing preventative home security products, GSE also invests in the education of residents on how to properly secure their homes against burglary, vandalism, and home invasions. 

Benefits of a Certified Inspection

GSE’s certified home security inspection involves an affordable one-time fee. Their 75-point inspection addresses all aspects of your home’s security. It includes photographs and videos of vulnerable areas. Some of the things you can expect from a GSE certified home security inspection are as follows:

  • Inspection of each window, door, lock, glass pane, crawl spaces, etc.
  • Evaluation of your home’s exterior and interior lighting and how it hinders or benefits the security of your residence. 
  • Assessment of your security devices, including your home alarm and surveillance systems, to ensure you have proper sensors installed.
  • Inspection of your landscaping, focusing on bushes, trees, walls, sheds, and other outdoor fixtures that could aid criminals.
  • A complete home security report includes photos and videos of problem areas with recommendations to improve their security.

Don’t Risk It—Get a Certified Home Security Inspection

Today’s crime reports and statistics show why locks and home alarms alone aren’t enough to protect against intruders. Hiring a certified home security inspector helps you identify your home’s weaknesses and choose the best devices to stay secure.

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