How to Secure Your Garage

Whether you have a garage for your own personal use or one where your clients’ vehicles are, security is essential. You need to keep everything in the garage secure, from vehicles to tools and anything else you have in there. You may be asking yourself, is your garage the easiest entry point for your home? For many people, the garage isn’t secured as well as it should be, despite the fact it can have access to your interior home.

Here are a few ways to ensure your garage is as secure as the rest of the home.

Tie Up Your Emergency Release

Garage doors have an emergency release lever that usually has a red cord hanging down from it. If the power is out, you can still open the garage door manually by pulling this cord. Unfortunately, burglars know of this trick and they may be able to use a wire hook to curve through a gap in the door and pull this string. By tying it out of reach, it becomes tamper-resistant.

Keep Your Garage Doors Closed

There’s rarely a good reason to leave your garage open, even if you’re right there. First, this gives burglars a prime view of all the goods they’d get, such as heavy tools and any electronics you may keep in the garage. Anyone walking by will be able to scope out what belongings you have and make plans to come back later. If you do need to keep your garage open for whatever reason, make sure all valuables are out of sight.

Include the Garage in Your Alarm System

You should plan to add the garage to your alarm system. Many people miss this step when they get too busy and they likely think the garage is secure enough. You should add your alarm to the garage so you will be alerted if anyone attempts to enter through the door leading to the garage. If there are any windows in the space, be sure to add them to the alarm system.

Illuminate the Area

Lights will help discourage anyone from breaking into your garage, but they also help improve your visibility. When you arrive home after dark, the lights should come on, giving you clear visibility all around the garage. This can help you feel more secure and will alert you to anyone who may be standing around. They won’t remain hidden for long with bright lights on them.



Install Security Doors

Your garage door is the biggest point of vulnerability there is. If you don’t have a sturdy door that is anti-theft, it’s possible for burglars to get through it. A garage door that is designed to prevent theft is usually made of metal, but you will find a range of materials are available in thicker versions.

If you’re looking for secure garage doors, contact us at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors. We offer a range of high-security options for your needs.