{"id":1743,"date":"2017-10-12T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2017-10-12T11:00:25","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T10:00:25","slug":"6-ways-protect-tools-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/pros\/6-ways-protect-tools-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Protect your Tools from Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Research has found that tool theft has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/articles\/2017\/04\/uk-tool-theft-up-30-per-cent-tradesman-claims-data-reveals-theft-hotspots\/\">increased by 30.5%<\/a> in the last year, with a <strong>40%<\/strong> increase in the average value of claims. That means it\u2019s more and more important that you keep your tools and equipment safe.<\/p>\n<p>Your tools are expensive, and could be the difference between winning a job or not \u2013 so follow our tips to protect your tools from theft.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Don\u2019t keep your tools in your van overnight<\/h2>\n<p>Is it really necessary that your tools are kept in your vehicle overnight? Thefts from vans are more likely to happen overnight, so it might be best to bring them indoors while you\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n<h2>2. If you have to keep tools in your van, take precautions<\/h2>\n<p>If you have no choice but to leave your tools in your van, ensure that your vehicle has a loud alarm. It\u2019s also a good idea to park in a busy area in the day or a 24\/7 CCTV operated area at night.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Store them in a secure unit<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to keep your tools safe is by storing them in a garage or a secure unit with strong locks on the doors to deter thieves.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1746 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1173x500-alarms-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"328\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/328;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. Mark your tools<\/h2>\n<p>Marking your tools clearly will deter thieves as they don\u2019t want people to spot them. You should also mark them on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immobilise.com\/\">Immobilise<\/a> register. The register helps you to recover your property if it\u2019s stolen by allowing the Police to trace it back to you. It also helps deter thieves as they don\u2019t want to risk a buyer realising that it\u2019s stolen.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Protect your premises<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a business premises that you keep your tools and equipment in, consider installing CCTV. It will help to deter criminals from stealing in the first place, but if they do take your property you will have more chance of identifying them.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Take out an insurance policy<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve taken every precaution but you\u2019re still worried about losing out if your tools were stolen, consider taking out some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/6-tips-best-van-insurance-price\/\">insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are different policies to consider, such as <strong>goods in transit<\/strong>, <strong>tools cover<\/strong> and <strong>contractors all risks.<\/strong> Do some research to find out which type suits you best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research has found that tool theft has increased by 30.5% in the last year, with a 40% increase in the average value of claims. 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