Just today, I saw another case of a home that was being renovated get burglarized. it happen during the weekend time, and not a single person saw what happen. Just have taken a few hours too, as they took EVERYTHING, appliances, plumbing fixtures. . . it was ALL GONE!!
The owner actually was planning on getting a home security system, but figured he'd do it after he moves back into the house.
In the minds of burglars, when a home is getting built, or renovated, that is the BEST time to break in! Think about it.
- The house his empty
- Many things are still in the packaging, brand new ready to go
- Doors and windows maybe old and unsecured
- Neighbors won't question anything as they don't know the new owners, and if they see people taking stuff into/out of the house, they'll just assume it's the contractors, especially if it's done in the day time!
What can you do?
Get your home monitored with a security system BEFORE you move in,
and before you leave ANY thing of value in the house!
With new systems, you do not need a phone line, and the company that installed it should be willing to come back after you move in to finalize the system to your needs.
Another thing to note. Check your insurance policy BEFORE doing big remodel jobs like this. The owner I spoke with today, mentioned the insurance company does not want to pay the claim, as the rule is that you have to move into the house before 30 days after closing! The insurance was paid for, and the agent knew he was remodeling, but how they bring this up! If you want to know who the insurance company is, to avoid them, contact me personally.
Anyway, let's all work together to make the lives of the criminals as difficult as possible.
All the best,
Vinay
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