How to Keep Your Home Secure When Workers Are Onsite
Protecting Your Home When Workers Are Onsite
Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, getting your HVAC serviced, or simply hiring a housekeepery, having workers at your home brings new security considerations. While most contractors and service providers are professional and trustworthy, it’s smart to take proactive steps to protect your family and your property.
At Cultris Security Systems, we understand that home is your sanctuary. Here’s how you can keep it that way—even when strangers are on the job.
Lock Down Your Valuables
One of the easiest ways to avoid a security mishap is to make sure valuables are out of sight and locked away. This includes jewelry, cash, small electronics, prescription medications, and sensitive documents. Consider using a safe for high-value items or relocating them to a locked room. Don’t forget about digital assets. Log out of personal accounts on shared devices and store external hard drives or USB sticks securely.
Even trustworthy workers can be tempted by what they see in plain sight. It’s not always about malicious intent—sometimes it’s just poor judgment. Either way, it’s best not to take the risk.
Control Access with Smart Locks
Limiting access to certain parts of your home can go a long way in protecting both your property and your privacy. Keypad door locks and smart locks are ideal for this. You can create temporary codes for specific workers, giving them access to only what they need and nothing more. Once the job is complete, simply disable the code.
This is especially helpful when you can’t be home during the service appointment or if the work takes place over multiple days. It’s also a great way to monitor who’s coming and going.
Need help choosing the right lock system? We’re happy to walk you through the options.
Keep Kids Safe and Informed
When workers are onsite, kids might be curious—or worse, in the way. It’s important to set boundaries and have conversations with your children about staying in designated areas. Never leave children unsupervised in shared spaces with strangers, even if you feel the workers are trustworthy.
Consider temporarily adjusting your home’s layout—use baby gates to block access to hallways, or close doors to areas where children shouldn’t enter while work is in progress. If you have a nanny or sitter, ensure they’re aware of the security protocols for the day.
Stay Alert for Risks After the Job Is Done
Unfortunately, not all threats disappear once the job is complete. Occasionally, someone who’s been inside your home may return later with ill intentions—especially if they’ve scoped out where valuables are stored or noticed vulnerabilities like an open side gate or faulty door lock. Be sure you get back any keys you may have provided to a contractor and that you change the code on lockboxes or door locks.
Archistectural Digest suggests homeowners should always be cautious after inviting workers into their homes, and they recommend keeping a record of who was present and when. Read more here.
Keeping good documentation, updating your alarm codes, and checking locks after a project is finished are all easy ways to reduce this risk.
Let Cultris Security Help You Stay Safe
At Cultris Security Systems, we offer tailored security solutions to help you feel confident before, during, and after workers are onsite. Our smart alarm systems, doorbell and perimeter cameras, and smart locks give you real-time visibility and control over your home—even when you’re not there.
Want to speak with a security expert? Contact us today for a free consultation at (281) 506-8466 or visit www.cultrissecurity.com.
Your home should always feel like your safe space—let’s keep it that way, together.
