Other than our cars, we store all sorts of stuff in our garages. Sometimes it might just be junk, whilst at other times it could be power tools, expensive furniture or family heirlooms.
But, how often do you consider your garage door security? How easy would it be for a determined thief to break in, with or without some type of tool, such as a crowbar or hammer?
Domestic and commercial garages are routinely broken into across the UK, but many of these break-ins could be avoided if a few simple steps are taken.
Below, we’ve listed 6 ways you can help improve the security of your garage door, including ways that require little more than a bit of common sense.
Using a reputable and experienced garage door supplier and installer comes with a whole range of benefits, including:
High-quality, modern garage doors are far more secure than they’ve ever been and usually come with features designed to greatly improve security and prevent forced entry. But, to add another level of security to your garage door, you could invest in:
Important note: Before fitting any additional locking mechanisms to your garage door, consult your garage door supplier, to ensure fitting the device won’t adversely affect the warranty or the security and safety features of the original garage door.
As well as the benefit of convenience, automatic garage doors are one of the best methods of security. This is due to its unique design where the motor keeps the door firmly shut until it receives a signal to open.
Automatic garage doors come with a range of remote systems, including key fobs, in-car transmitters or smartphone systems, and use radio signals and encryption protocols tested under extreme circumstances by security professionals.
Due to the fact that most break-ins happen at night, motion-controlled security lighting can act as a great deterrent, whilst also lighting up the entrance, should you need to access the garage late at night.
This is simple common sense, but if you haven’t been affected by a break-in, it’s easy to become complacent and not bother locking your garage door. Problem is, even if you don’t keep expensive items in your garage, if you leave it unlocked, you may end up with it being used by unwanted visitors.
We all like a bit of greenery, but overgrown trees and shrubs surrounding the entrance to your garage door might give potential thieves the perfect cover to carry out their work.
So, look around at the landscape surrounding your garage door, and if necessary trim hedges and trees, and even install lower fences, to help make any attempted break-ins more visible.
If you’re looking for a high-quality garage door and you live in London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire or any of the surrounding counties, contact Garage Doors Ltd. today. We have over 50 years experience in the supply and installation of all types of garage doors, for the domestic and commercial market.
