Why a Coordinated Security Package Beats Piecemeal Fixes
Most homeowners think about home security one fix at a time. Add a deadbolt here, replace a slider lock there, install a smart lock when the old one finally dies. This patchwork approach almost always leaves the weakest point untouched — because you weren't thinking about the property as a whole.
A proper residential security upgrade looks at your home like a burglar would — every door, every window, every approach — and addresses the actual weakest entry point first. That might be:
- The unlocked sliding glass door to the back patio
- The single-cylinder deadbolt next to a window pane
- The garage side door with a knob lock and 3/4-inch screws
- The bedroom window with a broken sash lock
- The original front door strike plate held by trim screws
Until those are addressed, no amount of high-end front-door hardware actually matters.
Our Whole-Home Security Assessment
A typical security upgrade for an Auburn-area home starts with a free, no-obligation walkthrough. We look at:
- Every exterior door — locks, strikes, hinges, frame condition, door material
- Sliding glass doors — latch quality, anti-lift, pin locks, alarms
- Ground-floor windows — lock condition, vent locks, security pins
- Garage — side door, overhead door, interior door to house
- Visibility & lighting — where can burglars hide while attacking the door?
- Smart entry & convenience — how does the family come and go, and how can it be both more convenient AND more secure?
Then we prioritize. The highest-impact, lowest-cost fixes come first — usually strike reinforcement and slider locks. Bigger upgrades like high-security locks or smart entry come next. We give you a clear written quote with itemized recommendations so you can choose what to do now and what to defer.
Typical Security Upgrade Packages
- Essentials Package — Reinforced strikes on all exterior doors, slider lock upgrade, basic vent locks on bedroom windows. $400-700 total.
- Comprehensive Package — Essentials plus deadbolt upgrades, garage side door deadbolt, smart lock on front door, peephole. $1,200-2,200.
- High Security Package — Comprehensive plus restricted-keyway high security locks on primary doors, full-length frame reinforcement, multi-point window locks. $2,500-5,000+.
Call (253) 796-8550 for a free residential security assessment in Auburn.
