Not sure your locks meet your insurer's standard, or whether your home would slow a burglar down? James offers Beverley homeowners a genuinely free, no-obligation security survey — an honest look at your doors, windows and locks, with no pressure to buy a thing.
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Genuinely Free, No Hard Sell
A James security survey is exactly what it says: free, with no obligation and no hard sell. We walk your property with you, give you an honest assessment of where it stands, and leave you with clear recommendations in plain English. If you want us to do the work, great — but you're equally free to take the list to any locksmith, or to do nothing at all because everything's already sound.
When It's Worth Booking
Most people book a survey at one of these moments:
You've just moved in and don't know who holds keys
There's been a break-in, or an attempt, nearby
You've lived here years and have never had the locks checked
You're a landlord responsible for tenants' safety
Your insurer has asked what locks you have fitted
Something just doesn't feel as secure as it should
How It Works
How the Survey Works
1
A Vetted Locksmith Arrives
A named, DBS-checked local locksmith turns up with photo ID, not an anonymous stranger.
2
We Survey Every Entry Point
Every door and accessible window is checked the way a burglar would — and it all goes on the report.
3
We Talk You Through It
Findings explained in plain English, what's good, what's weak, and the options if you want to act.
What We Check
A typical survey takes around 45 minutes to an hour and covers:
Front and back doors, locks, condition and strength
All accessible windows and their locks
Lock standards against BS3621 and your insurer's requirements
Visibility and easy targets, how your home looks to a burglar
Garages and outbuildings
Insurance: The Bit People Miss
Here's the one that catches people out: an insurer can refuse to pay a burglary claim if the property wasn't secured to the standard your policy requires, a door left on the latch rather than deadlocked, or a lock that doesn't meet BS3621. The survey checks exactly this, so you find out on a quiet afternoon rather than at the worst possible moment.
A Calm Place to Start
If you'd rather get a feel for things yourself first, our 10-minute home security check is a good start, our guide to safeguarding your home covers the fixes a survey typically recommends, and how burglars actually break in explains what the survey is really looking for. When you're ready for an expert pair of eyes, the survey is one phone call away.
Is it really free?
Yes, the survey and our recommendations cost nothing and come with no obligation. You only pay if you choose to have work done.
How long does it take?
Usually around 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the property and the number of doors and windows.
Will you just try to sell me locks?
No. If your home is already secure we'll tell you so. The point is an honest picture, not a sale.
How often should I have my home security checked?
There's no fixed schedule, but it's worth a look when something changes, moving in, a break-in nearby, a new extension or converted garage, or simply years passing since anyone last checked. If your locks are more than a decade old or predate anti-snap cylinders, that alone is reason enough.
Do you survey rented properties for landlords?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book surveys to check a property meets the standard their insurer and their duty to tenants require. We assess the locks and entry points and give you a clear, written list of anything that needs bringing up to standard.
