Your garage is often one of the most vulnerable entry points to your home. Many garages have inadequate locks that can be defeated quickly by an experienced burglar. Changing your garage lock is a simple and cost-effective way to significantly improve your home security.
Types of Garage Door Locks
Up and Over Garage Doors
Traditional up-and-over garage doors typically use a T-handle lock or a cylinder lock. These can often be upgraded to more secure options without replacing the entire door.
Roller Garage Doors
Roller doors usually have a built-in locking mechanism. If this fails or is compromised, the entire mechanism may need to be replaced.
Sectional Garage Doors
Sectional doors typically use a cylinder lock similar to those found on house doors. These can be upgraded to high-security cylinders.
Side-Hinged Garage Doors
Side-hinged doors can be fitted with the same high-security locks used on house doors, including BS3621 mortice deadlocks.
When Should You Change Your Garage Lock?
- When moving into a new property
- After losing your garage keys
- If the lock is old, worn, or difficult to operate
- After a break-in or attempted break-in
- If your garage connects directly to your house
Garage Security Tips
- Add a padlock as a secondary security measure
- Install a garage door alarm
- Consider a CCTV camera covering the garage area
- Ensure the internal door between garage and house has a high-security lock
- Never leave your garage door opener in your car
Need to change your garage lock? Call Keys4U on 033 3305 2993 for professional garage lock replacement services.