Category Archives: Security Alams

Metrolock specialise in security systems

Everyday is Christmas now at Metrolock

We've finally made the big move over to Fairfield.  You can now find us at:

Unit 4, 168 Christmas St, Fairfield

  We'll miss High St but you can be sure that we still offer all the same locksmith and security services:

Do cheap alarm systems really protect you?

You may have heard ads on the radio from large security companies promoting cheap alarm systems for your home.  There are a few companies offering systems from around $299 plus monthly monitoring costs.  The fine print reveals that the overall cost is quite a bit more than this - actually a minimum of $1600 over … Continue Reading ››

How a qualified locksmith can help you secure your home

This week the Preston Leader is running a feature on home security and have provided a home safety audit checklist to help people make sure their homes and property are protected from burglary. Here are the areas that a qualified locksmith and security specialist can help you with:

Northcote, Thornbury, Preston businesses targeted by burglars

If you are a local business owner in Northcote, Thornbury or Preston it might be time to check out Metrolock's Top 10 Tips on How to Protect Your Business. The Northcote Leader has reported today that businesses along High St in Northcote, Thornbury and Preston have been … Continue Reading ››

Protect your pop-up shop in Melbourne

  • Is your business part of the new retail trend: pop-up shops?  
  • Do you have a short-term lease?
  • Are you thinking about security for your shop but want to keep shop fit-out costs low?
Vacant shop ideal for pop-up shop Even if it's a short term lease, … Continue Reading ››

Top tips to protect your car from theft

Local police are currently warning motorists that thieves are targeting Watsonia railway station carpark. Most of the break-ins are occuring during the working week when the majority of cars are parked for the entire day.
thief breakin in to car
Protect your car from theft
Here's a few tips … Continue Reading ››

Northcote and Thornbury hit by series of burglaries

Northcote and Thornbury have been hit by a series of residential burglaries in the last week. Thieves appear to be getting bolder with one perpetrator caught trying to break in through a window by the resident. Police are advising residents that burglars have recently been most active Mondays, Fridays … Continue Reading ››

Home Security Checklist

How Safe is Your Home?

When times come for you and your family to come home, wouldn't you like to know you've done everything possible to make it a safe home-coming? We've put together the following home security checklist to help you identify the areas around your home that require security precautions:
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