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Home Security Checklist for Perth Homeowners (2026)

The 12-point audit we run on every Perth home we quote.

Overview

Every Perth home has at least three security gaps. Here's the exact 12-point audit we run on-site before quoting - do it yourself first, then decide what to fix.

This is the checklist we walk every Perth homeowner through on the first site visit. It's designed to expose the real weak points, not upsell you into equipment you don't need. Print it, walk your own home, and mark each item off. Most Perth homes get 6-8 out of 12 on the first pass.

The order matters. Physical security (points 1-4) always comes before technology (points 5-12). A $5,000 CCTV system on a house with a broken side-gate latch is a waste of money - the gate is the problem.

If you want, we do this walk-through for free across Perth's western suburbs. No obligation, no upsell - we'll tell you which items are DIY-fixable and which ones actually warrant professional install.

01 · Detail

The 12-point Perth home security audit

Walk your home in this order. Take photos of each weak point - it makes the fix conversation later much faster.

011. Front door: solid-core timber or steel, working deadbolt, no gap under the door for slim-jim attacks.
022. Side and back gates: proper latch, height above 1.8m, no easy climb points from wheelie bins or garden furniture.
033. Sliding doors (back and side): auxiliary lock or pin above the primary lock - most sliders are lifted off their tracks in under 30 seconds.
044. Windows: working locks, no exterior access via a fence, tree branch or side path with no lighting.
055. Alarm system: monitored (not just self-monitored), tested monthly, back-up battery under 5 years old.
066. CCTV: hardwired 4K on driveway and entries, motion recording (not continuous), footage stored locally not on cloud.
077. Sensor lighting: motion-triggered at every side gate and rear approach, LED and dusk-to-dawn override.
088. Smart lock: on the front door minimum, with unique codes for cleaners and tradies (never share your main PIN).
099. Video doorbell: cloud-free option (UniFi G4 Doorbell) or acceptable cloud (Ring, Nest) - not a no-name unit.
1010. Wi-Fi router: separate guest network for smart devices, admin password changed from default, firmware updated.
1111. Insurance: your policy meets its 'security requirements' schedule - many require monitored alarm for cover above $50k contents.
1212. Neighbours: someone within 500m has your mobile number and knows what your normal routine looks like.

FAQs

Frequently asked.

Quick answers to what Perth clients ask most. Anything we haven't covered? Get in touch.

What's the single biggest home security gap in Perth homes?

Sliding doors without a secondary lock. It's the entry point in the majority of Perth break-ins we investigate. A $60 auxiliary lock closes the gap.

Do I need a monitored alarm in Perth?

For insurance reasons above $50k contents cover - usually yes, check your policy schedule. For deterrent value - a self-monitored system with app notifications is often adequate.

What's a realistic budget to fix all 12 items in a Perth home?

If you're starting near zero: $8,000-$15,000 covers alarm, 4-camera CCTV, sensor lights, one smart lock and a video doorbell professionally installed. Physical fixes (auxiliary locks, gate work) usually another $500-$1,500.

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