Modern homes are more secure than ever. We have windows that have double glazing, making it much harder to break them, cameras that we can put at the front door to keep an eye on who is coming to our home, and doors and locks that are pretty difficult if not impossible to break into. However, although many people spend a lot of time securing their homes, it is not always the case when it comes to the garage.
As well as the fact that most garages tend to house high value goods, from cars to tools, they are also another entrance into the house in some cases, and many house burglaries in the UK happen because the burglar has entered the home via the garage, so it makes sense to make sure that your garage is as secure as the rest of the house.
The most obvious thing to think about first is the garage door itself and the lock. If you have a garage door that has seen better days, it is likely to not provide you with the best security, so get someone like this garage door repairs Luton based company to come and take a look at it. They may be able to repair the door and improve the lock and security, or it may be better to totally replace the whole thing with a modern security door.
Another thing that you should think about is the visibility of the garage itself. If you are somewhere rural or the garage is not well lit, then a burglar is more likely to target it as they will not have the risk of being seen. Using security lighting is a really simple way to instantly improve the safety of your garage. You can get motion sensor lighting that activates when it detects a movement.
If you have a window in your garage, then you also need to be aware that this should be secured too. Garage windows are often not as safe as the windows that are in the house, so a burglar is likely to have a go at getting in via a garage window. You should also make sure that it is not possible for anyone to look in through the window as they may want to see what is worth stealing in the garage.
