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Really...............................................
Anyone been burgled?
- Thread starter noseall
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Really...............................................
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Yeah really.
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You must have high premiums then, a standard stipulation is all windows shall be locked at all times when the property is vacant.
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Not my fault some do not adhere to the ABI standards.
Ever seen an "inaccessible" window accessed by someone?
Then the biggest laugh, a wheelie bin to get to a half landing window not "locked". The ladders slung down the ally because you cannot be bothered to put them in the shed or chain them up.
So keep all your windows "easy to open" as it is within some small print.
Then claim on the insurannce.
See what they say then.
you have my heart felt sympathy and i understand not wanting to go for a fortress
i am really lucky have lived in surrey in the same house for nearly 30 years
the only time i lock the back door is when i go on holiday
i often leave the inner front door in the porch ajar for days on end often when i am not in for hours on end
in my street there is a village feel but dont know most off the street but not for the want off trying lol
i am really lucky have lived in surrey in the same house for nearly 30 years
the only time i lock the back door is when i go on holiday
i often leave the inner front door in the porch ajar for days on end often when i am not in for hours on end
in my street there is a village feel but dont know most off the street but not for the want off trying lol
How does this work for me? I live in a bungalow with no windows (except the patio doors) that lock. All of the windows in my house are easily accessible. And I wouldn't say I pay exorbitant premiums either.
you have my heart felt sympathy and i understand not wanting to go for a fortress
i am really lucky have lived in surrey in the same house for nearly 30 years
the only time i lock the back door is when i go on holiday
i often leave the inner front door in the porch ajar for days on end often when i am not in for hours on end
in my street there is a village feel but dont know most off the street but not for the want off trying lol
Whats your address and when are you next out
yours sincerely
AB Urglar
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Your postcode will reflect your premiums, i.e. high burglary rate in your area will increase your premiums.
Sorry I may have got it wrong regarding Cilla Black upstairs windows, was downstairs! Could be a grey area depending on your insurance policies
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-7348016-cilla-black-1631m-insurance-blow.do
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No worries. But it is generally accepted all ground and 1/2 landing windows must be lockable. Windows accessible from low roofs, drainpipes, sheds to also be lockable.
The other clause is the keys should not be left in ( same for doors), and are locked when absent from the property.
Doors should have BS/EN or equivalent and some even now ask for anti snap/bump cylinders.
I have on a few occasions seen claims rejected for not following the above, and on at least 3 occasions after I had done a survey of the property and the new owners thought it was too expensive.
You would be surprised who has keys to your property when you move into it. From neighbours to trades.
The other clause is the keys should not be left in ( same for doors), and are locked when absent from the property.
Doors should have BS/EN or equivalent and some even now ask for anti snap/bump cylinders.
I have on a few occasions seen claims rejected for not following the above, and on at least 3 occasions after I had done a survey of the property and the new owners thought it was too expensive.
You would be surprised who has keys to your property when you move into it. From neighbours to trades.
I think you should (1) buy some window locks (2) read your policy again.
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I agree, you could not be covered if you have to make a claim * seriously hope you do not have to.
Been reading this thread and I was under the impression that my double glazed patio doors and double glazed single door/windows even with large panes was unbreakable !!!!!!!!!!! are these really easy to smash??
The point everyone is missing is if you have glass then burglars have entry, unless the glass is protected with bars or such like.
You can be as smug as you like with your locking windows, your six lever Chubb hardened steel, your bells and whistles.
What good is a window lock if the glass breaks.
You can be as smug as you like with your locking windows, your six lever Chubb hardened steel, your bells and whistles.
What good is a window lock if the glass breaks.
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