Why Have Garage Door Locks Installed

At Hanahan Locksmith we install all sorts of locks for our customers in Hanahan, SC; this includes garage door locks. Yes, you read that correctly, garage door locks. We install this type of lock for those who store things in their garages or for those doors that lead from the garage directly into someone’s home. There are some places where homeowners frequently forget to place security. One of those that are overlooked most often is the patio and garage door. This article will discuss why it is necessary to place locks on your garage door and what type of locks are used on garage doors. 

You might not think that this is a place where a lock is necessary but it is, especially when you have a garage that is attached to your home. We have seen too many instances where someone was able to easily enter the home through the garage because the door was not secure. Some garages have doors in the back of them. Since the door is often out of the sight of others, it is very easy for someone to slide into your garage. Even if they are not able to get into your home, just having someone in your home can be very dangerous. Some people may get into your garage and just wait until you come out to assault you and take your belongings. In the process, they may even harm you.

Are you willing to take these types of chances? If you’re not, it is important that you consider having locks installed on your garage door to ensure no one is capable of getting inside. Even if nothing ever happens, having a garage door that is secure will undoubtedly give you peace-of-mind. Here are some of the locks that we install on garage doors, which prove effective in keeping out burglars. 

Locks for Garage Doors  

• Side Bolt Locks – This type of lock is amongst the most popular. We install it on the interior of the door. Since it isn’t visible from outside, it is not likely that a burglar will attempt to break-in. It has a slot where a bolt slides into it. It sits on a track. The bolt must fit into the slot in order to secure it. If someone tries to get in from the opposite side, they will not be able to.  
• Deadbolt Locks – Everyone knows how effective deadbolt locks are in keeping out intruders. They are the most durable types of locks you’ll ever find on the market. They are generally used on the door that leads from your garage into your home. We typically install a single cylinder deadbolt since it only requires one key to unlock it. Unlike a double cylinder lock, which requires two keys and can pose a serious threat to your safety and security if one of the two keys needed to unlock it isn’t found? It would take a thief a long time to break a deadbolt lock and frankly, they aren’t interested in anything that will take this long.

  Keyless Locks

This is a popular option for many homeowners because no key is required and therefore it is harder for someone to break into your home. You’ve seen them before in many commercial buildings. Government buildings and public places usually have keyless locks. If you are considering a lock for your garage, a keyless lock is a good option. Here are some of the choices you’ll have to choose from.

• Electronic – This type of lock may use your fingerprint to unlock the door. You are able to store multiple fingerprints, which is particularly important if you have a family and everyone need access. Although it is a little more expensive than your typical lock, it is effective in preventing anyone from coming inside your home.
• Digital Keyless Locks – Again, no key is needed. All you have to do is create a code to program into the keypad. In order to get inside, you’ll need to enter the correct code. Once the correct code is inserted, the lock will disengage. 

Due to advanced technology, keyless entries are far safer than your standard lock. One thing that it does is prevents you and your household from the need to carry any keys. If you don’t have keys to worry about, you don’t have to worry about anyone using them to gain access inside your home, without noticing your keys are missing. There was a time when keyless locks where just for businesses, now that there are so many manufacturers making them, they have become more affordable for the average person. This is why our locksmiths are installing more and more of them. They are effective in keeping out intruders. You do well to consider how this type of lock can help you keep out an intruder who might target your garage to gain access into your home. 

If you’re reading this perhaps you have a garage and want to know how you can avoid an intrusion via your garage. Don’t just read it and do nothing about it, put your knowledge to work today and avoid the misfortune of someone breaking into your home. We find that there are some people who are doers and others who are talkers. They talk about what they are going to do but don’t actually do anything. Don’t wait until someone has broken into your home through your garage before you contact a locksmith to install your garage door locks, call a locksmith today. 

The type of lock that will be best for your garage door will depend on the type of garage door you actually have. A qualified locksmith will know exactly what type of garage will be a good fit for your door. Online resources are helpful but when it comes to your safety and security, it is best if you leave the job to qualified locksmith who can quickly get in and get out. Secure your garage door today!