Front entry door
We check the frame, strike point, hinges and deadbolt, not just the lock.
Possible optionsFrame and strike reinforcement, hardware upgrades, or a stronger door assembly.
Homeowners
Stronger entry points for your home.
We look at the doors and windows someone could try to force, then recommend upgrades that suit your house and how you live in it.
Where we usually start
Four openings worth a closer look.
Every house is different, but these are the places we check first during a home assessment.
Accessible windows
Ground-floor and basement windows, and any glass you can reach from a deck or fence.
Possible optionsSecurity film, frame attachment where suitable, or screens and grilles where exit allows.
Sliding patio doors
Sliders off the backyard often rely on a basic latch and can sometimes be lifted.
Possible optionsAuxiliary locks, anti-lift measures and hardware upgrades.
Garage-to-house entry
The door from an attached garage is often treated like an interior door.
Possible optionsDoor and frame reinforcement, better locks, overhead-door upgrades.
Examples by concern
Tell us what's on your mind.
A few things homeowners often tell us, and where the assessment would focus.
Our front door feels flimsy.
The frame, strike point, hinges and deadbolt. Often reinforcing the existing door is enough. Sometimes a stronger door is the better answer.
Someone tried to get in.
The opening they tried first, then other openings with similar weak points, so the plan covers more than one spot.
Our basement windows are easy to reach.
The glass and frame, and whether film, attachment or screens make sense while keeping escape windows usable.
We have a patio door off the backyard.
How the slider locks, whether the panel can be lifted, and which auxiliary locks or anti-lift measures fit.
We want to protect the whole house.
A broader plan that ranks every opening, so the most exposed ones come first and nothing is added that isn't needed.
Your home still has to work like a home.
Upgrades should fit everyday life. We keep three things in mind with every recommendation:
- Doors and windows still open easily from inside
- Bedroom and escape windows stay usable
- Film is clear, and most reinforcement sits inside the frame
What the assessment involves
We walk the outside and inside of the house, look at each accessible opening, and ask what matters most to you. Afterwards you get a written plan with options, from addressing your main concern to a broader property plan.
How it worksFind out where your property is vulnerable.
A free, no-obligation assessment, followed by a written plan you can act on.