Locked Out, Gain Entry, Lost Keys, Burglary Repairs
Lockouts, Lost Keys, Snapped Key, Key Codes
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Additional information about Timpson Locksmiths
Preston & Manchester Excellence Centres
(Reg: 000726 / 001508)
Working with:
Home & Domestic Locksmith Services
| Garage Locks and Security | 0800 107 7728 |
Up and over garage doors provide an easy target for burglars. Most burglars are opportunist thieves and in many cases force is not needed.
Timpson Locksmiths provide professional lock installation and lock repair services for all types of garage doors, including padlocks with hasp and staple, mortice deadlocks and garage defenders.
Common garage door security issues resulting in a call out to supply and change the existing garage lock include:
- General lock failure.
- Buckled garage doors resulting in lock alignment issues.
- Problems with disconnected or snapped wires connecting the locks to the rods.
The common types of garage locks are T Handle (Straight and off set), Lever handles, Originals, ZA and Euro cylinder.
It is also important to keep all doors connected to integral garages secure. This is best done by fitting a mortice lock that meets the British Standard. Double garage doors can be fitted with mortice deadlocks on either side, keyed alike.
| Additional Security |
Any security upgrade or solution will depend to a great extent on the type of garage door and how the door closes. Popular security upgrades for garage doors include:
| Hasp and Staple Padbolts |
If you only ever enter the garage from the inside of the property, fitting a padlock with a hasp and staple on the inside will provide significant additional garage door security. An alternative is fixing bolts to the runners on an up and over garage doors. Both offer simple methods of securing your garage door from the inside.
Hasp and staple padbolts tend to be cheaper than padbars which are made to a higher specification.
| Garage Defenders |
Garage defender will provide additional security and an excellent visual deterrent. The base plate is bolted in to concrete with a heavy duty arm and it works by preventing the tilt action of the door, making entry virtually impossible.
| Mortice Locks |
Mortice deadlocks can be fitted to the outside of the garage and are particularly suitable if you have traditional open out double garage doors.
Fitting additional security to a garage door is often necessary but sometimes lengthy, there are several products that can be fitted to provide extra security to your garage but not all products can be fitted to all garages. For an accurate quote it may be necessary for our locksmiths do a site survey. Please call us on 0800 107 7728 for advise and further assistance.
Tel. 0800 107 7728