Spring Security Check for Your Manchester Home

Spring is the perfect time to give your Manchester home's security a thorough check. Winter weather can affect locks, and the change of season is a natural reminder to review your security setup.

Spring security checklist for Manchester homes:

Locks: ☐ Test all external door locks — do they operate smoothly? ☐ Check window locks — have any seized during winter? ☐ Lubricate all locks with graphite lubricant (not WD-40) ☐ Check for rust or corrosion on external hardware ☐ Test garage and shed padlocks ☐ Verify all keys still work correctly

Doors: ☐ Check door alignment — has winter weather caused any movement? ☐ Inspect door frames for rot or damage ☐ Check weather seals — replace any that are worn ☐ Test door closers and hinges ☐ Inspect UPVC door mechanisms — are they stiff?

Windows: ☐ Test all window locks ☐ Check for cracked or loose glass ☐ Inspect window seals and frames ☐ Clean window tracks on sliding windows

External: ☐ Test security lighting — replace any blown bulbs ☐ Check CCTV cameras are clean and functional ☐ Trim back any vegetation that provides cover for burglars ☐ Inspect gate locks and fencing

Admin: ☐ Review your insurance — do your locks still meet requirements? ☐ Check if any lock technology has been superseded ☐ Consider upgrades to anti-snap cylinders if not already done ☐ Schedule any maintenance needed

Why spring matters:

Manchester's wet winters can cause:- Lock mechanisms to stiffen from lack of lubrication- Wooden frames to swell and misalign- Metal components to corrode- Batteries in smart locks and alarms to drain faster in cold weather

Book a professional spring security check with Great Manchester Locksmiths. Call 07949 139 475.