Home Security Assessment in Highlands Ranch, CO

What the Assessment Covers

Front Door

Lock grade (Grade 1 / 2 / 3), deadbolt throw length, strike plate construction (1" vs 3" screws), door material (solid wood vs hollow), door frame integrity, hinges (hidden / exposed), peephole presence and quality, deadbolt vs night latch presence.

Back Door

Same as front door, plus visibility from the street (high-fence properties hide back-door attacks), motion light coverage, and the "forgotten lock" risk pattern (homeowners often forget to lock the back door).

Garage

Side-entry walk-through door (the #1 burglary entry point in Highlands Ranch), interior mudroom deadbolt, T-handle on overhead door (older homes), garage opener security (rolling code vs cloneable), and the "left the garage open at night" pattern.

Sliding Patio Doors

Latch condition, anti-jimmy bar (charley bar) presence, foot bolt presence, lift-off vulnerability test (we lift the door an inch to check), strike alignment, and second-anchor security.

Windows

Operable window count by floor, lock type (standard sash vs keyed sash), child-safety locks on second-floor and higher, basement egress windows (Colorado building code compliance), window well covers (basement break-in vector).

Outdoor Vulnerabilities

Hidden keys (under doormats, in flowerpots, on door frames — we always find at least one), spare key locations, garage code visibility, security camera positioning, and motion-light coverage gaps.

Whole-Home Risk Profile

We give you a written 1-10 risk score for: break-in vulnerability, forced-entry resistance, key control, perimeter visibility. Plus a prioritized upgrade list with costs.

Sample Upgrade Priority Order (Most Highlands Ranch Homes)

1. Garage side-entry door auto-lock smart lock ($285–$485) — solves the #1 burglary entry point
2. Interior mudroom high-security deadbolt ($285–$485) — second barrier after garage entry
3. Sliding door anti-jimmy bar ($95–$165) — defeats lift-off attack on patio doors
4. Front door 3" strike plate screws ($65–$95) — defeats kick-in attack on front door
5. High-security deadbolt on front door ($385–$520) — pick/bump/drill resistance
6. Window opening control devices on second-floor windows (kids only, $95–$165 per window)
7. Window well covers (third-party install, defeats basement break-in)

Most Highlands Ranch homes can complete the top 4 upgrades for under $1,200 total. Top 7 for under $2,500. The single biggest mistake we see is homeowners spending $5,000+ on a security camera system before fixing the locks — cameras record burglaries, locks prevent them.

Free Assessment Eligibility

Free 45-minute on-site assessment is available for owner-occupied single-family homes within Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, and Parker. Multi-family properties (apartments, townhomes), commercial properties, and properties outside the service area can be assessed at a flat $185 fee, applied as a credit if you proceed with $500+ of recommended work.

Call (720) 299-9964 to schedule.