When you go on holiday and especially if you are away for a long period or regularly, it is necessary to protect yourself from intrusion by malicious people. A house that is temporarily uninhabited is a prime target for burglars, especially in the summer, when people tend to be away for several weeks. In the city, as in the country, there are solutions and good reflexes to have in order to protect one's belongings and secure one's home. Storing your belongings during your trip and following these tips is the best way to avoid a lot of trouble and leave on a trip with peace of mind
Storing your valuable belongings in a box: the ideal option for finding your belongings in good condition
Some people can't get away from it all when they know they have to leave most of their valuable belongings in a lifeless house for days or weeks at a time. Burglaries are a common effect and it's not just for others. Appliances, televisions, computers and decorative items that may include works of art are part of the everyday things you want to find when you get home.
Fortunately, there are solutions for storing goods so that everyone can leave with peace of mind. These are boxes which are offered for rent for the desired period, of various sizes and which will allow you to integrate all the goods that you wish to protect from a possible intrusion into your home. In France, there are boxes close to many large cities, such as those offered by Homebox, and the premises are totally secure with access control, alarms, video surveillance and fire detection. Some companies even offer to serve as a third party between holidaymakers and private individuals who offer their cellar, a room in the house or a garage to accommodate property. A collaborative and trustworthy solution whose sole objective is also there to be able to leave on his holiday place with a free spirit
The right reflexes to have before going on holiday
Storing your belongings in a storeroom is highly recommended to avoid unpleasant surprises, but you can't store the whole house, no matter what happens. Once you have emptied the house of the main valuables, there are other reflexes to have to secure your property as much as possible. Among the advice to be given to travellers, you should obviously think about locking the front door and all other entrances, including windows. If the door seems to be fragile and you are regularly absent for personal or professional reasons, perhaps it is time to invest in an armoured door. Secondly, there is no point in announcing your departure, for example you should not leave a message on your answering machine or in your mailbox saying that you are absent for any length of time. You also have to be clever and not hesitate to cover your tracks. When you can, it is advisable to ask a relative to come by regularly to open the windows a little and air out the mail, pick up the mail, water the plants... This will give an impression of life and thus deter burglars. Especially if the person passes at times that differ from day to day
When the budget allows it, it is also possible to use a surveillance agency. This obviously has a cost, but calculating with the loss represented by valuable objects, it can be well worth it. And surveillance systems such as alarms and cameras that you can control from your smartphone are not that expensive today and allow you to keep an eye on your home from a distance
In any case, before leaving, it may be a good idea to talk to your home insurer. Reviewing the coverage included in the contract, especially when purchasing valuables, is a good way to get out of trouble. In the event of a problem, it is the agency that compensates the claimant!
