Checklist: How Safe Is Your Apartment

Home is the place where we return after a hard day at work. Peace and tranquility reign in every corner of it. There's no need to think about problems here. But besides comfort and warmth, we want to feel absolute safety in our apartment. But how do you know that nothing threatens you in your home?

1. You have insurance

Probably, the first thing to do when buying an apartment is to get property insurance. Of course, it won't protect you from possible break-ins or accidents, but it will cover losses and guarantee peace of mind.

2. You have a reliable door

Install a reliable door with a good lock. Pay attention to the fact that it opens outward – this makes it harder to break in. This applies not only to your personal door but also to the one in the common corridor. Metal doors with an internal latch are ideal.

Choose doors with high burglary resistance. Don't forget to install a wide-view peephole and a video doorbell.

3. Leak and gas detectors are installed

Even if your apartment is well protected from illegal entry, there's a risk of domestic emergencies. Special devices can reduce these risks. For example, you can install water leak detectors in the bathroom that respond instantly to contact with water. On the kitchen, a gas leak detector is better for even the smallest leak.

Due to their high sensitivity, alarm signals from these devices reach the security panel much faster than real threats to your life occur.

4. Smoke detectors are installed

One of the most important methods of protection is installing a fire alarm system. Because fires don't always start when a person is awake or present in the house. Speed of response matters here. For example, when the smoke detectors from "Caesar Satellite" activate, an alarm is sent to the fire department in just 11 seconds.

5. Windows are protected

Residents of first and last floors should pay attention not only to a solid door but also to window protection. The most common, though not the most aesthetic method, is installing bars, which unfortunately can be dangerous during a fire. Another type of protection is impact-resistant glass units. But they are easily removed and darken the room.

The best method of protection is installing alarm systems with special sensors for window and door openings. This not only reduces the chance of break-ins but also gives you 100% guarantee of protection.

6. Valuables in a safe

Large cash amounts, important documents, and valuables should be stored in a safe. This simple rule will protect your belongings during a break-in or fire. The most reliable are fire-resistant safes. The most compact and unobtrusive for others' eyes are wall-mounted, furniture, or floor safes.

7. A comprehensive security system is installed

No single measure among the ones listed can give you absolute protection, and together they will surely impact your wallet. Therefore, it is faster, safer, and cheaper to install a comprehensive security system. In case of illegal entry into the house, special motion sensors from "Caesar Satellite" will send a signal to a 24/7 monitoring service. Within minutes, a rapid response team will arrive.

The charm of such a security system is its remote control. You can easily set up your apartment with an app. And now you can trigger the alarm with just one button.

Ilya KavokinEXPERTDirector of the Real Estate Division of Caesar Satellite.

If an apartment or house has a security system, the likelihood that someone will break in is three times lower: about 6-7% of apartments and 10% of cottages are equipped with security systems, so criminals find it easier to target dwellings without such protection. A burglar can easily tell if a system is installed or not – especially if there's a warning sticker on the door.