Mentone Security Services, Mentone, Alabama

At Mentone Security Services, not only can we install a top-of-the-line security system we can also advise you on the following security issues:

Light it Up

A well-lit home is much less likely to be broken into, so we will insure that the exterior of yours is fully illuminated with motion-detector spotlights and other strategic fixtures.

When you're away, timers on interior lights will give the impression of home life as usual. Manual and digital timers can be installed.

Keep the Landscape in Shape

Tall trees can be accessories to crime when dense branches come close to your home and create pockets of darkness where burglars can hide. We will keep trees well-trimmed to avoid giving thugs a place to hide.

Dense shrubs can also create a hideout, so we will keep hedges low and plantings near doors and windows nice, neat and transparent.

Door Stops

A door with just a handle lock is an easy mark for a crook armed with finesse and a plastic credit card, so we will add a good-quality deadbolt at each entry. We install the best with a key on the outside and incorporate a thumb latch on the inside. We will further strengthen every installation by substituting long, heavy-duty screws.

Not only will we install a strong lock, it’s only as strong as the door itself which is generally weakest around the lock. To make doors more secure, we add a decorative door reinforcement plate to make this zone more secure.

We secure your patio door by adding a patio bar, which can stop the inside door from sliding open or being pried off if the lock is broken.

We secure your garage from intruders by inserting a large stove bolt through one of the side track holes to prevent doors from being slid open.

We install a wide-angle (200-degree) peep hole in your front door so that you can easily see who’s come knocking.

Secure Your Keys

We never recommend hiding spare keys in “secret” places outside your home, because smart snoops know which flowerpots to look under.

We advise issuing spare keys to certain people, and keeping a key issue record. Even though you may be careful about who they’re issued to, you can’t control the paths they may cross or situations in which your key may be exposed to duplication. So, we recommend changing all locks every three years.

Weak Windows

Windows can be the weakest link in home security, especially if left open and unattended. We will make sure all units are closed and locked after you leave home, and add window dressings and shades to discourage prying eyes.

Modern windows include sash locks, but we will improve security by drilling a hole from front to back where the top and bottom windows overlap and installing a long pin in the hole. If the integrated window lock breaks, the security pin will stop the window from sliding open. Security bars on ground-level windows are also an option, and we will make sure they’re fitted with quick-release mechanisms that allow them to be opened from the inside in an emergency.

Security Systems

We use high-technology systems incorporating infrared motion detection, remote controls and door and window sensors for apartments and small homes. If you have pets, we can prevent false alarms by installing systems that incorporate “pet alley” settings that keep detection just above their usual paths.

For more security with doors and windows, we can provide individual alarms to supplement existing security measures.

Make a Thorough Inventory

Perhaps the most important security measure we assist you with is to document your home’s contents, particularly the valuables. We use video recording and take a thorough tour of your home, then deliver a copy of the resulting DVD and any other helpful documentation to your safe deposit box.

Call Mentone Security today at 256-4181-0620. Or, e-mail us at DGBrock@aol.com.