Garage Door Lock Tips
Overlooked garage security, especially the door between garage and house.
The garage-house door
The door between an attached garage and a house is often the weakest lock in the home. Once someone's in the garage, that door is the last line.
Upgrade to a real deadbolt.
Detached garages
Detached garages need their own attention: padlocks, side-entry deadbolts, and possibly window bars.
Older detached garages often have builder-grade hardware from decades ago.
Overhead door locks
Overhead garage doors themselves can be locked at the track with slide bolts. It's an added step but stops opportunists.
Especially useful for vacation properties.
Side entries
Side-entry pedestrian doors on garages get overlooked. Rekey when you move in or after key loss.
These doors often share keys with the front door of the house.
Smart-lock options
Smart locks on the garage-house door let you issue codes without ever giving out keys.
If you'd rather have a professional handle your garage door security, our team of locksmiths across Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and the surrounding Lee County communities can help. Request a quote or call to get an upfront estimate before any work begins.