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.
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