Garage Security
Here at Secure It Locksmith Southsea we are fully independent and are in no way connected to a national company or a franchise, all our locksmiths and garage security experts are highly skilled, vetted and DBS checked.
Up and over garage doors unfortunately are a target for thieves, here at Secure It Locksmith Southsea we offer a supply and fit service to these doors.
We recommend to fit the Garage door defender this sits on the outside of the up & over garage door secured with anchor bolts to the floor and further secured by a high security disc padlock ,these are a neat security solution which will put potential thieves off.
Most garage security can be quoted over the phone so please call for free advice and quotation.
We get to you fast, when you need us. Secure It Locksmith Southsea provide a 7 day a week garage security emergency service, so if you have lost your keys, require emergency lock repairs or unfortunately you have had the misfortune of a break in , we are here to help – 7 days a week all year round including bank holidays.
Here at Secure It Locksmith Southsea we also carry many garage door locks so if you have just move property or lost your keys to the lock we are here to help.
Garage Security tips
Think like a burglar
The first of our garage security tips might sound odd, but give it a try. Take a few minutes to walk around the exterior of your garage and the rest of your home and ask yourself, “How might a burglar get into my house?”
Which areas seem the most vulnerable? How secure is your garage? Looking at your house from the perspective of a burglar could be beneficial and enlightening.
Do this exercise at night, when you can get a better idea of how effective your home’s exterior lighting is.
Lock your garage doors
If you have to manually open and close your garage doors, it goes without saying that you should always keep them locked.
Most houses nowadays have automatic garage door openers, which make garage doors far more difficult (but not impossible) for a thief to get past.
If you’re going on Holiday, it’s a good idea to use a padlock clamped on one of the door tracks to ensure they stay closed.
And if your door opener is a little older and doesn’t have smart tech that detects when your garage doors are open or closed, unplugging the automatic opener when you’re away for awhile is another option.
It’s also a good practice to keep your exterior garage service door and interior garage access door always locked.
Don’t leave your garage doors open unnecessarily
How many times have you been working in your yard for a few hours and noticed a neighbor’s garage doors wide open, with no sign of them for long periods of time?
Leaving your garage doors open unnecessarily is an open invitation for anyone to enter your home. And at the very least, you’re allowing anyone passing by on the street to easily view the contents of your garage.
Even if you’re working in your garden, it takes little effort to keep the garage doors closed. And even if you live in a safe neighborhood, take nothing for granted.
Some newer models of garage door openers have smart tech that lets you check on whether your doors are open or closed with a smartphone app. You could also purchase a standalone garage door monitor to keep closer tabs on your doors.
Cover your garage windows
These garage security tips are all about taking precautionary measures to make any burglar’s job as difficult as possible.
Between the garage door windows, side windows, and the exterior garage service door window, thieves could have any number of ways to get a good look inside your garage.
And they won’t just be looking for tools or other valuables to take – they’ll also be looking for vehicles to see if anyone is home.
Take that into consideration when choosing new windows for any of these parts of your garage. Covering the windows completely is one option, or you could install window blinds or curtains specifically meant for use in the garage.
If you like getting some sunlight in the garage, you could put translucent film over the garage windows. Windows with a frosted glass design also allow sunlight in, while obscuring the contents inside the garage.
