In today’s tough marketplace, every penny counts towards keeping your business afloat – which is why shop owners should never cut corners when it comes to maintaining security measures for their premises.
This is especially true during the festive season. Whether your business will be closed for a long period of time and you’re worried about burglars, or it’s your busiest time of the year and you’re more focused on making profits than staying safe, you should make preventing opportunistic break-ins and unexpected shutter breakdowns a priority.
With that in mind, here are some ways to ensure that your business stays secure throughout the festive season and the winter beyond.
Carry out maintenance inspections
As most business owners will know, it’s a legal requirement to have mechanical doors professionally serviced at least once a year. It’s a good idea to do it in the autumn, as this will allow you to carry out any necessary repairs ahead of the busy festive season.
Contacting experts like us to complete thorough roller shutter services before the cold weather really kicks in will give you peace of mind that everything is as safe as it should be for December and the rest of the harsh winter months.
There are a lot of potential issues that can be caused by low temperatures, moisture build-up, and seasonal debris, so you should continue to carry out regular checks of your shutter systems as part of an ongoing winter maintenance routine.
This way, your shutters will be in good shape to survive the winter, and come spring, there shouldn’t be much more maintenance required.
Review your security checklist
Your business should have a security checklist, so make sure you review this to ensure everything is above board. Then run through it with all of your staff, so they also know how to conduct the required regular checks of the premises and security equipment.
As well as completing any roller shutter repairs that are needed to maintain security, you should pay particular attention to your locks and windows, as these are key elements in keeping your shopfront safe from vandals and thieves.
Should there be an attempted break-in or damage from severe weather, your employees will be able to consult the checklist for the appropriate steps to follow. These staff documents should advise what to do and who to contact in emergency situations.
In the case of broken storefront rolling shutters, you should have our number saved for 24/7 repairs if there’s an out-of-hours emergency.
Complete necessary repairs quickly
Even with the best of intentions, sometimes routine checks can fall by the wayside during busy times, or unexpected accidents can happen, like flood damage after a big storm. If the worst occurs, you’ll want to get things back up and running as fast as possible.
So, if a major incident suddenly unfolds, or even if you simply discover a fault during daily operations, you should contact us right away.
We have engineers available around the clock with a stock of common parts to carry out emergency repairs, allowing us to complete most jobs in one working day. With our qualified professionals on call, you won’t have to worry about extended downtime during such a crucial period for your business – we’ll help you get your property secure again ASAP.
To make sure your premises make it through the winter safely and everyone can enjoy a merry festive season all around, don’t hesitate to engage our services by calling 0800 328 9356 for roller shutter maintenance.
Alternatively, you can submit a query by emailing info@rollershutterservices.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you soon with more information about how the Roller Shutter Services team can help your business!