You likely never think about garage door locks
because you have an automatic garage door opener. Most automatic garage door
openers have a security feature that will lock the door once closed. However,
what if your garage door feature isn’t working or if your opener doesn’t offer
this feature? Have you ever thought about how susceptible to intrusion you
might be without this added layer of protection? At Calumet Pro Locksmith in
Calumet, Illinois, we have had to aid our customers in securing their home
garage door with necessary locks. If you have a home with an attached garage
then there is an even increased chance of someone breaking into your home through
the garage. Many homeowners neglect securing their garage door because they
assume that a thief would use another means of gaining entry. The truth is that
many thieves are aware of this and that is why they will use your garage door
as a way to get inside.
More homes are designed with attached driveways
today now more than ever. This is also a big selling feature for new home
developers. Why wouldn’t this appeal to a homeowner? You don’t have to fight
the elements outside and you’re able to easily get in and out of your home.
Anyone who has a home with an attached garage can attest to how convenient it
is. However, the area of the garage that is neglected is the door from the
garage to the house. Our locksmiths will often suggest that an additional lock,
preferably a deadbolt lock, is installed on this door. If there is a door in
the back of your garage that leads out back, this door should also have a
durable lock installed on it. Just consider how easy it would be for an
intruder to gain access into your home through your garage if neither one of
these doors is secured.
Securing Your Garage Door
If you have a garage that is being used for
anything other than keeping your vehicle in it, this is all the more reason for
you to make sure it is safe and secure. Perhaps, like many other homeowners,
you saw the value in using your garage as an extension of your home. Many
homeowners use their garage as a home office, man cave, play area, family room,
or a home gym. When you have invested in the insulation of your garage to
accommodate the type of room that you need, surely you wouldn’t want to
jeopardize this by having someone break-in. Not only have you likely invested
in design, insulation and build of your new room but you’ve likely invested in
furnishings to go in it. You stand to lose far too much simply by taking the
chance of not securing your garage. Even if you use your garage to store lawn
equipment and other expensive tools, while you may not think anyone would want
them, they are of value to someone if they are of value to you. Protect them by
contacting a qualified locksmith. A qualified locksmith will be able to assess
your needs and advise you of what is needed to secure your garage. Whether it
is the actual garage door or a door leading from the garage to your home that
needs securing, you can be certain that a locksmith will know how to do this.
Signs of Intrusion
Often times, homeowners return home to things
that don’t seem quite right. Perhaps they have arrived home only to find that
the garage door is not closed. They may immediately assume that they left it
open by mistake. Rather than assuming that this is the case, you may proceed
with caution as an intruder may have opened it. The same is true of the door
inside your garage. If you notice that the door is open or unlocked, don’t
assume that you forgot to lock it, instead, proceed cautiously. We are not
writing this to scare you but to make you aware of the need to secure your
garage door. This is just one of the areas that is often overlooked by
homeowners and that is why we feel the need to bring it to your attention.
