Holiday Home Security Tips for Manchester Homeowners
Planning a holiday? Manchester homes are most at risk when empty for extended periods. Follow these tips to keep burglars at bay.
Heading away from your Manchester home for a holiday? An empty property is an inviting target for burglars. Here's how to protect your home while you're away.
Before you leave:
1. Check all locks: Ensure every external door is locked with the deadbolt — not just pulled shut 2. Lock all windows: Even small fanlights and upper-floor windows 3. Set timer switches: Put lights and a radio on timer switches to simulate occupancy 4. Cancel deliveries: Milk, newspapers, and parcels on the doorstep advertise an empty home 5. Ask a trusted neighbour: To keep an eye on your property, collect post, and maybe park on your drive 6. Don't advertise on social media: Wait until you're home to post holiday photos
Lock-specific tips:
- Use all your locks: Don't just use the nightlatch — always engage the deadlock too- Patio door security: Add a patio door bar as secondary security- Garage locks: Extra padlock on the garage door- Shed locks: Lock your shed and consider removing expensive items to the house
Technology solutions:
- Smart locks: Monitor and control your door locks remotely- Key safe: Give trusted people access without leaving a key under the mat- Smart doorbell: See who's at your door from anywhere in the world
When you return:
If you return to your Manchester home and notice signs of a break-in: 1. Don't enter — call 999 2. Wait for police at a neighbour's or in your car 3. Call Great Manchester Locksmiths for emergency securing after police have attended
Need your locks checked before a holiday? Call us on 07949 139 475.
About Manchester — Why This Matters Locally
Manchester is one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities, with over 2.8 million people across Greater Manchester and some of the highest burglary rates in England. The advice in this article is specifically relevant to Manchester homeowners because of the unique mix of property types, demographics, and security challenges found across the city.
Whether you live in a Victorian terrace in Chorlton, a student house in Fallowfield, a semi-detached in Prestwich, or a city centre apartment — the security challenges are real and the solutions need to be tailored to your specific situation and neighbourhood.
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