You have thought of everything to go on holiday peacefully, but you fear being robbed because of your long absence… In this article you can find out how to reduce the risk of burglary or attempted burglary during your absence this summer. Please note that this advice also applies to your absence throughout the year, because burglaries do not stop after summer.
Our advice to avoid burglaries this summer
Before you go on holiday, remember to warn your neighbours. They will be able to be more alert in case of suspicious sounds. They will also be able to recover your mail because overflowing mailboxes are one of the things burglars check…
Inside the home, you can give the impression of a presence. Program lights to turn on and off automatically.
And because break-ins often happen very quickly, don’t leave valuables lying around and don’t choose the easy hiding spots that everyone knows…
During your absence, you can make use of the gendarmerie’s “Quiet holidays” service. This monitoring service is free during your absence. To take advantage of it, register online or at your police station.
Finally, for better security and to make intrusion more difficult, you should consider securing your doors and windows. Install quality locks (3 points or more) and additional locks or an alarm with video surveillance.
Here are the best practices if you do get burgled:
- File a complaint as soon as possible.
- Contact your insurance company as soon as possible with the claim and the list of stolen items to report the loss.
Check your home insurance before a burglary
The best advice to give is to avoid unpleasant surprises and extra costs. Also check that your home insurance covers the risks of burglary, but also that the guarantee amount is sufficient to cover your property, that the deductible is not too high and don’t forget to check the limits of the compensation.
Do not hesitate to compare offers and change home insurance if you find a contract with a better formula in case of burglary.
