--- title: "Moved Into a New Estate? A Safety Checklist for Your First Month (Kenya) | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/new-estate-safety-checklist-kenya description: "Change the locks, meet the neighbours, know the estate's security and secure the entrances: a first-month safety checklist for tenants and owners. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/new-estate-safety-checklist-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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A Safety Checklist for Your First Month Change the locks, meet the neighbours, know the estate's security and secure the entrances: a first-month safety checklist for tenants and owners. The safest home is the one where the plan works even when you are not there. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Change or add locks. - Meet neighbours and the guards. - Be careful with new acquaintances. Quick answer Change or add locks, check the gate and windows, meet your neighbours and the estate security, and be careful whom you let in. Reports from police and landlords note that people who steal from tenants are sometimes acquaintances, so limit who knows your routine and keep valuables discreet. [Photo: Alan J. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Change or add locks. - Meet neighbours and the guards. - Be careful with new acquaintances. - Light and watch the entrances. ## What to look for before you buy - Change or add a lock on the main door - Check windows, grilles and the gate - Save the estate security and neighbour numbers - Introduce yourself to the guards and ask how visitors are logged - Limit who knows your schedule and valuables - Add a door alarm, light and camera at the entrance ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [K24: TIFA reveals burglary is the most common crime](https://k24.digital/lifestyle/home-and-living/tifa-reveals-burglary-is-the-most-common-crime-in-kenya-how-to-protect-your-house); [Kenyans.co.ke: avoiding burglary in a new estate](https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/67845-how-avoid-house-burglary-after-moving-new-estate). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? 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Be courteous but keep your valuables and routine private until you know people. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Shopping Guides · Guide Renting? 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