- Are all exterior doors (including the garage) strong enough to withstand excessive force?
- Are exterior doors secured with a deadbolt lock that has a minimum one-inch throw?
- Are all strike plates and frames for each door strong enough to withstand excessive force?
- Are sliding doors and windows secure against forcing the locks or lifting the doors out of their frames?
- Are garage doors secured (overhead and side door leading into garage)?
- Are double-hung windows secured with pins or extra locks to discourage prying?
- If moving to a new residence, did you hire a reliable locksmith to re-key all exterior doors? If possible, have the locksmith make one key to fit all locks?