It looks like some Scrote(s) tried to break into my Garage last night. Thankfully, they were unsuccessful, but the lock is a little mangled, but still working for the time being.
This is the second time in about 4 weeks that there has been an attempt to break into the garages at the back of my flat.
So I am thinking it is time to improve the standard of my locks and garage security in general. It is one of those up and over garage doors with a single T handle like lock.
What have other people done, used, and how much should I expect to pay? Never used a locksmith, may be I can fit them myself, but DIY is not my strong point.
Gary
Garage Locking Bolts are usually well recommended, check em out half way down [url= http://www.elitesecuritysupplies.com/garage_door_security_devices_products.html ]this page[/url], as there more subtle & so won't draw extra unwanted attention, than the obvious external locks at the top of the page may bring.
I'm a locksmith and I use the locks that z1ppy talks about, just by a different manufacturer.
What more reccomendation do you want?
I'd move anything valuable out of the garage - they'll be back
They aren't very good scrotes if they couldn't get into an up-and-over door. Around here they all know that you just grab the bottom and rip it upwards then wriggle in and help yourself to any bikes you see.
We replaced ours with a sectional one with electric opener. No lock to bust, and you can't lever it upwards. The only way in is to smash the sht out of it which would take a while and make a lot of noise.
A host of security devices on this page.
http://www.torc-anchors.com/index.php
I have used them in the past for chains and locks for my bikes.
what zippy and flatfish said.
do be aware that if there's any gap between the edge of your garage door and the frame the actual 'bolt' part of the lock will be accessable to an angle grinder if you fit them so they go out the sides of the door.
I use these locks but I wouldn't rely on them totally - I have some other internal locks on the door (we can access the garage from the house)
I'd think about having 4 two at the bottom, two at the top and, if I was fitting them again, I'd probably have the top ones going vertically up rather than to the side.
Surely anything is accessible to an angle grinder - ie the bolts that bolt the bracket to the door, the door itself is usually flimsy 0.6mm steel that can be nibbled through silently anyway.
Thanks. Last time they tried, thankfully not my garage, they cut the locks off several garages, and still did not get in to any it them. but that meant that neither could the owners so their cars were all locked in.
There is definitely a gap between door and frame, but nothing is. 100% secure. I meant to call some people today but did not get around to it.
Is the recommendation the product code 304 on that link? What does it mean by "can be operated either inside or outside the door"? DOes that mean you choose to fit inside or outside OR that they fit in such a way as to allow unlocking from either side?
Also, flatfish - you mention another manufacturer? Is that of equal quality or a 'better' manufacturer?
Thanks
Just saw this,
Yes, the recommendation is for product 304.
It's fitted on the inside of the door with a "keyhole" on the outside and can be operated from the inside at the back of the lock.
I have the Pacri version.
Enfield make a version as do Asec, that Z1ppy linked to.
They're all exactly the same except Pacri make a shorter key which fits in a pocket better. It was the only reason I went Pacri. Enfield now do a short key now according to my suppliers rep.
Enfields are about £35 plus vat now.
Pacris are similar in price to the Asec.
Obviously I got them trade price though. 😉
I've installed a security light inside my garage and a motion sensor alarm - hopefully this will deter anyone should they get through the door.
Or help them see what they are steeling?
That reminds me, I need some odd sized drill bits to install mine. 13 or 17 mm diameter for the bolt holes (depending if I want to use the ferrules or not) and 11 mm for the key holes, I think. Must find some, any ideas for them cheap from anywhere. I need 4 holes so quality isn't really an issue 🙂
is it spammers week on here or something?
I've installed the garage locking bolts for my garage - easy to install and add some extra security. Cheaper here:
http://www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Asec_Garage_Door_Lock_AS1997.html
I also invested in a ground anchor, 16mm chain and good lock.
Can these locks be fitted without the external key hole as i just want to be able to lock/unlock it from the inside.
Thanx.
Can these locks be fitted without the external key hole as i just want to be able to lock/unlock it from the inside.
Yes. You just don't drill the hole in the door. I fitted mine in around an hour. I also left the ferrules a bit proud and put washers over them so if attacked with an angle grinder they just spin round.
Many thanks.
What about fitting a burglar alarm, hopefully make your garage less desirable and they'll just break into a neighbours?
Bloke round our way has some tasty bikes in his garage. I know as I've walked past when the door was open.
It's a fairly bog standard tin foil door, but has one of those security bolts on the driveway.
Along with the Commencal stickers on his car he's kind of advertising his bikes to all the local scrotes. ?? .
We had Everest come to quote for replacing our door. All lovely and secure, but at £8000 [!!!!], which we whittled down to a measley £5000. Still, good ground anchors and not advertising the fact I think will be cheaper.