How To Make Your Garage More Secure

You might use your garage to store expensive equipment or your prized Chevrolet Corvette, so you’ll also want to make sure your garage door is safe and secure.

The last thing anybody wants is someone breaking in and taking your belongings so, here are some tips to make your garage door more secure:

The basics

There are a few basic things you should do to make sure your garage isn’t an easy target for thieves and doing these will help you feel more at ease.

Always shut your garage door

This might go without saying but keeping your door open while you’re doing work away from the garage, such as in the house or garden, might make some thieves take advantage of that. So keep the door shut while you aren’t in there.

Don’t keep valuables in your garage

While this isn’t always practical, if you’re keeping lots of expensive items in your garage that could be kept inside the house, you’re increasing the chances of someone noticing and making you a target. If you do keep valuables in your garage, make sure you keep the door as secure as possible.

Security lights

Install motion-activated security lights to make burglars think twice before going near your garage. Because most thieves choose to operate at night, you’ll notice when the light comes on that someone has come close to the garage door. You can also pair these lights with security cameras to feel extra safe and you’ll be able to catch any potential intruders in the act.

Upgrade your garage door

Many garage doors can be as old as the house and that normally means they aren’t as secure as more modern designs. Replacing your door with a newer model will ensure that you have a door built to last. There is a huge variety of doors available today including roller, up and over and side-hinged, so you can pick one that feels the most dependable.

Repair your garage door

A broken garage door will leave your property insecure, especially if it’s the lock that has been busted. Getting a repair as soon as you’ve noticed the door is broken is imperative in order to keep your belongings safe. Find a good repair company that you trust so that you can call them whenever you need them.

Alarms

It’s becoming increasingly common for people to install alarm systems in their houses and also in their garages. Not bypassing this option and getting a motion-activated alarm on your garage is very helpful in preventing robbery. Even if you’re away on holiday, a blaring alarm will notify your neighbours and the provider company will answer the alarm, so you can feel at ease.

Cornwall Garage Doors provide high-quality garage doors throughout Cornwall so you can feel that your valuables are secure. Our professional team has over 30 years of experience fitting and repairing reliable garage doors. Get in touch today to find out more.