Your garage is designed to house your vehicle, but in many cases, it’s so much more than that – it can be everything from a workshop for DIY projects to a place to store belongings and gardening equipment, or even a home office or workout space. With this in mind, having a secure garage door […]
Category: Security
The Dos and Don’ts of Buying a Garage Door on a Budget
Buying a brand new garage door can be a challenge, especially if you’re on a budget. You want to make an informed decision and ensure your door lasts for as long as possible, but you don’t want to spend a fortune. There are so many factors to consider, from insulation and longevity of the materials […]
Your Autumn Guide to Garage Door Maintenance
The hot weather and sunny days of the summer season will soon be drawing to a close, and cooler temperatures are just around the corner. Now’s the time to check your garage door is in good condition to prepare for the dip in temperature and the increase in rainy days ahead. Here are our tips […]
How To Replace Your Garage Door Lock
Even if you maintain your garage door well, chances are there will be a point where you’ll need to replace the lock. No matter what type of lock you currently have, from heavy-duty styles to slide locks and handle-lock combinations, there are ways to replace or change out a lock with ease. All you’ll need […]
How To Make The Front Of Your Home More Secure
Home security is a big concern for a number of homeowners throughout the UK – and not just from a burglary perspective, from a safety perspective as well. The last thing anyone wants, after all, is for their possessions to be taken illegally or for their home to be compromised in any way. A house […]
4 common types of garage door lock
Garage security is key, literally. Thieves will unfortunately take advantage of poorly protected homes, breaking and entering if the opportunity presents itself. Did you know that the garage is one of the most common break-in points for homes? Even if you don’t have anything valuable in your garage, upgrading your garage security to protect your […]
Latest Project – Carteck Insulated Sectional
Here we have installed a Carteck insulated garage door in a wood effect colour called ‘Night Oak’. Carteck GSW-40 sectional garage doors have 40mm thick insulated panels, constructed of an outer and inner steel skin separated by a foam filled core, ideal for thermal and acoustic applications. This steel panel construction gives the sectional door […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Home and Garden Secure
Statistics have shown that the majority of theft and burglaries from private property is committed by amateurs and opportunists, rather than professionals. Taking just a few steps to make your home is visibly less attractive to potential thieves can save the heartbreak and stress of a break-in. Here are our top tips for securing your […]
Garage Security: Is Your Garage Vulnerable?
Burglary is something that many of us like to put at the back of our minds. It’s easy to imagine that it will never happen to you, especially if you live in a safe and fairly crime-free area. But criminals and thieves are always looking for opportunities and a poorly maintained garage can appear to […]
How Secure Is Your Garage Door?
Your garage door is one of the largest entrances to your home, and without proper security, it can also be one of the most vulnerable. Even if you choose one of the most secure garage doors on the market, it’s always wise to take a few extra steps to overcome any potential weaknesses that could […]