Securing your garage/shed/outbuildings

Top 4 ways your garage can sabotage your home security (and our tips to avoid these)

When it comes to overall home security for larger homes and houses, there is typically some areas which are left unattended and so they go forgotten. This is the question of the garage and other outbuildings. That’s exactly why we decided to show you how exactly your garage can sabotage your home security. Of course we will also give you tips and advice on how to avoid these, with the help of a certified professional locksmith service.

1.) The door which leads from your garage to your home

This is a door which has a key importance but people generally forget to secure it the way it should be. Many families simply leave this door open, however installing a lock is essential here.

Security measures to take:

Have a locksmith install a proper lock for this door which is either a deadbolt or a normal mortise lock that can be opened from both sides. Have an extra slide-in lock installed on the side of the home area which can also be closed for the night or when you are away from home.

2.) The garage door which is left open

Garage doors are very often left open, either because we tend to forget to close them or because the remote doesn’t work as it should. It’s however vital for the garage door to be closed and not to be vulnerable even in a closed state.

Security measures to take:

Ask a professional locksmith service to check your garage doors, whether they are secure enough when they are closed or if they need extra fortification on the sides or at the bottom area. As garage doors are often overhead doors pay extra attention at the bottom area, so that the door cannot just be pushed open manually. Applying a padlock or simply putting a bolt in a hole of the door track can easily prevent the overhead doors from being pushed up. Always have an extra lock or padlock for the times you are away for a longer amount of time.

3.) The garage window which is left open

Many people tend to leave their garage doors wide open especially when the garage is in the backyard or if it’s a separate building. However let’s not forget, a hiding burglar can still find spare keys or simply hide and wait for you to arrive then steal your car.

Security measures to take

Have a good locksmith install a door which works with a remote controller and for extra security, also have a timer installed which would automatically close the garage door, even if you forget to close it down manually.

Securing your garage/shed/outbuildings is just as important as the security of your home, because these buildings, if left vulnerable can really compromise your home’s overall security. Call a professional licenced locksmith service to make sure all your buildings are protected.

4.) The spare keys in your garage for your home area