Security is at the forefront of every homeowner’s mind, and most of us will go to great lengths to protect our family and our possessions. You may have invested heavily in the latest front door locks, intruder alarms and security equipment around the house – but what about your garage doors?
If you’re anything like most people, the contents of your garage may be very valuable to a burglar. Tools, bicycles, toys, gardening or gym equipment and all sorts of possessions may be attractive to a thief on the lookout for a quick return. Ladders and tools, of course, may also come in very handy to gain access to the rest of your house. What’s more, if your garage is attached to or an integral part of the property, breaking into the garage door in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Marco Island, Naples, Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Venice and Sarasota may be one way into your home
It’s worth remembering that most burglars are opportunists that will take advantage of what they see as an easy target. Luckily, Action Automatic Door and Gate, a Division of DuraServ, a garage door company, have residential garage doors that give superior security to your property, we also offer garage door repair and garage door maintenance services in Southwest Florida. So, here are 5 tips to keep your residential garage door secured from a burglar.
DO NOT interfere with or defeat the manual emergency release mechanism on your garage door operator. Check with your garage door opener dealer or retailer, like Action Automatic Door and Gate to see what other safety or security features are available for your specific brand or automatic door model. In some cases, an automatic lock may be available.
Check to see if you can change your garage door opener code. While most newer operators have more advanced and secure remote controls, some still come with factory-set codes that can be changed, but most people neglect to do so.
Always lock the entry door between the garage and your house. This simple but often overlooked step might thwart a break-in. Lock all doors and windows in your garage, and if possible.
Do not leave valuables such as bicycles, tools, equipment, etc. in a place that is visible to observers when the garage door is open. Join and participate in a neighborhood watch program. Report any suspicious or unusual activity to the police. Keep your car door locked, even when it is parked in the garage, and keep the garage door opener concealed/out of sight.
Have your garage doors regularly maintained by your garage door distributor or installer, to check if there are any parts of your garage door that is malfunctioning and also for your security at home.
While there’s no exact amount on what you may invest in your home, there are a number of affordable home security devices and systems in today’s market and reliable residential garage door brands and distributors like Action Automatic Door and Gate in Southwest Florida. From aluminum, glass, steel, the beauty of stained wood with the durability and low maintenance and energy-efficient benefits of insulated steel, from contemporary, modern, classic to the coachman, your visions will be captured and a plan laid out. Please call today for a customized walkthrough and free estimate with one of our Design Consultants. Serving Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, Marco Island, Venice, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Lehigh Acres, North Port, and Punta Gorda for forty years. Call today!