Garage

How can it make your home vulnerable?

The garage door is normally either on the side of the house or it’s located right next to the entrance door area. If it’s in the backyard then it’s even more vulnerable, because noone would see if a burglar attempts to break in.

Garage doors are much less protected than normal doors, because oftentimes we just don’t think we should lock them. The same goes for the door which leads from the garage to the home area.

Security measures you should take:

• If the garage door works with a remote, always check that it closes securely ( not leaving any gaps which would make them easy to push in or push up when they are in a closed status)
• If you are unsure whether you closed your garage door after leaving install a timer, which closes the door down automatically a few minutes after it’s been opened.
• If you are leaving for a longer time, always install an extra lock or put on a padlock to secure it
• The garage windows should be protected with a good handle lock or an extra padlock, especially when they are big enough for a person to push through.

Sheds, outbuildings

We may not think that leaving a shed open would mean any larger risk, but we need to think twice about this:

• Sheds, barns can contain tools and machines which are quite expensive and would cost plenty of money in case they will get stolen.
• These outbuildings can become places where people can hide or even sleep at night without us even knowing about it.
• Sheds often contain an extra or spare key for the entrance door, just in case someone would lose theirs and burglars can easily use these keys for entering the house.

How locksmith services can assist you?

• Locksmiths can check if your garage and shed areas are secure enough and if not, they can suggest you the best ways to fortify these.
• They can install specific locks for your garage doors (with or without timer) to make sure the door would never be left totally open, even if you forget to close it with the remote.
• They can check if the garden, backyard doors have good enough locks on, to protect the garden/backyard areas from breaking in.
• Sheds or other outbuildings are most often good to go if they are fortified with a strong padlock. Padlocks are often overlooked but if they are on a goo and strong base, then they can provide some of the best protection for a building.
• Locksmith services can install the best possible locks for your garage doors, especially on the one which leads from the garage to the home area.

Contact a good locksmith service for more information on how to protect your garage and backyard area from burglary.