As many homeowners know only too well, the advent of summer tends to bring with it a rise in the number of burglaries and break-ins. With valuable items, such as barbeques, tools and bicycles finding their way into the garage, thieves work that little bit harder to help them find their way out.
In addition, it’s the time of year when many people decide to go on their holidays, leaving their houses unattended for weeks at a time. With garages being the prime target and a direct entrance into the home, we thought we’d put together a few anti-burglar tips for you.
Currently in the UK, Police only achieve a conviction in around 3% of all burglaries. The onus is on us to protect our belongings as much as possible.
Motion-activated Security Lights
Cost-effective and simple to install, motion-activated lights are a great way to deter would-be burglars. Position them above your garage door and in any areas around the garage that are poorly lit. Thieves thrive on the shadows and a sudden spotlight could be all it takes to send them scurrying.
Garage Door Locking Systems
Modern garage doors are made with multiple locking points making them much harder to compromise. Even if they are able to damage the outer skin of the door, the locking points can help to provide a secondary obstacle, which may be just enough to see them give up. Whether you’re nipping out to the shops or going abroad for a couple of weeks, be sure to keep your garage door locked.
Security Cameras
The latest security cameras offer stunning 4k resolution and cost less than £100 each. A state-of-the-art camera (from the likes of Tapo) is a great way to improve your garage security. It will give superb recordings both day and night and send a message to your phone the instant an intruder is detected.
Fitting a security camera linked to your wifi above the garage door is a simple enough task that most people can carry out themselves.
Upgrade Your Garage Door for Better Security
Garage door technology has come a long way in recent years. Upgrading your garage door will bring many benefits. As well as improved security, you will get better sound and heating insulation and better resilience to rain and wind.
Improved insulation will reduce your heating bills and repay you year after year in lower running costs.
Garage Door Maintenance
Even your garage door’s appearance can send out a message to would-be intruders. If yours is poorly fitted, rusty or looks past its sell-by date, it’s far more likely to attract unwanted interest than a garage door that looks pristine.
A burglar wants things to go as quickly and as smoothly as possible. A garage door that looks as though it’ll put up a fight is going to act as more of a deterrent than something that looks as though it might succumb to a can-opener.
If your garage door doesn’t measure up, the security of your home and your garage could be at risk.
For free and friendly advice on the garage door that might be best for your needs and your budget, feel free to get in touch with us today. We will happily carry out a free survey at a time that suits you.