Aroundtown Magazine July/August 2022

HOMES
Don’t leave your home
open to break-ins
As temperatures soar, we
could see a potential spike
in domestic burglaries so it’s
crucial to be extra vigilant
about security during the
summer months.
In summer, we tend to open more windows
and doors during the daytime, but it is easy to
forget to secure them when we go out or go to
bed at night. This makes it easier for opportunistic
burglars to strike.
As well as making sure all windows and doors
are locked, consider bolstering home security with
smart technology. There has been an upsurge
in the number of people installing smart home
security systems and doorbell cameras, as well
as app-controlled locks, smart motion-sensor
cameras and wireless light switches.
However, while technology has its advantages,
homeowners should be mindful that it can also
pose risks.
Social media can be a useful resource for
would-be burglars, as they can easily scope
out your daily schedules to establish when the
house is most likely to be empty. Review privacy
settings on social media platforms, refrain from
over-sharing information, and only share holiday
snaps once you’ve returned home.
It’s important to check your home insurance
policy too, as some may pay out less or not
at all if you’ve publicised that you’re away on
social media.
If it’s time to renew your home insurance
cover, make sure you re-calculate the value of
possessions rather then just guestimating the
worth. An item’s value for insurance purposes is
how much it would cost to buy new, not what it
cost when you bought it.
Burglars will often target small, expensive
items such as watches and jewellery as they
can be easy to find and sold-on swiftly. Some
possessions, such as expensive jewellery,
collectables, family heirlooms, valuable antiques
or fine art may need separate specialist cover
Getting legitimate valuations is the safest route
to being sufficiently insured. Homeowners should
make a detailed inventory – item by item, room by
room – and be diligent about receipt-keeping for
high value items.
ROTHERHAM GLASS & GLAZING LTD
DOORS
uPVC, composite, bi-folds, and patio doors
manufactured on-site
• Enhanced security handles fitted as standard
on all composite doors for your peace of mind
• 10-year guarantee on the door and 5-year
guarantee on glass inserts
• Supply only or supply and fit
WINDOWS
Double and triple glazed uPVC windows
manufactured on-site
• High quality, internally glazed units for maximum
security and ultimate peace of mind
• Replacement seals for misted up windows
• Emergency same day glazing with boarding up service
BESPOKE SERVICES
Stocking all types of glass including standard,
wired, laminated, and toughened
• Glass cut to size for shelving, picture frames,
tabletops, splashbacks etc
• Decorative glass in a range of colours and designs
• Greenhouse glass panes
• Mirrors cut to fit any frame, any size
Trade and domestic customers welcome | First-class product and fitting service | We’ll beat any genuine written quote
FIND US ON Barbot Hall opposite the Fitzwilliam Arms Taylors Lane, Parkgate S62 6EE 01709 52 55 55
OR VISIT OUR WINDOW & DOOR SHOWROOM Greasbrough Street S60 1RF 01709 52 99 99
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