Holiday homes and local accommodation have different routines to permanent housing. Frequent entries, shared keys and empty periods require special attention.
Quick summary
- Control who has keys and when copies were made.
- Reinforce main doors, secondary accesses and exterior areas.
- Carry out maintenance before peak use times.
Control your keys from day one
In holiday homes, keys may pass through guests, family members, cleaning and maintenance teams, gardeners and property managers. Over time, it's easy to lose control over copies.
Whenever you change teams, buy the property or no longer know how many keys there are, consider changing the cannon. It is a simple measure that returns control over access.
Attention to secondary ports and attachments
The main door usually receives the most attention, but side entrances, terrace doors, outbuildings, garages and storage also count. A weak point can compromise all security.
Check locks, hinges, latches and the quality of the frame. In areas exposed to salt and humidity, maintenance should be more regular.
Prepare the house before high season
Before receiving guests or spending time away, test all keys and locks. If a key sticks, turns with effort or gets stuck, resolve it before it becomes an emergency.
Preventative maintenance prevents emergency calls during stays, late check-ins or periods when the house is without in-person support.
Combine security with ease of management
A solution that is too complex can create problems for guests and support teams. The ideal is to balance security, robustness and simple use.
In some cases, it may make sense to separate accesses: one key for the home, another for technical areas or storage rooms. This reduces the number of people with full access to the property.
Do you want to confirm the best solution for your door?
Explain the situation and location to us. We indicate the most appropriate approach for opening doors, changing locks or replacing cylinders.
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