Garage Security in Manchester: Complete Protection Guide

Garages in Manchester are frequently targeted by thieves. They often contain high-value items — cars, bicycles, power tools, gardening equipment, golf clubs, and more — yet have significantly weaker security than the main house.

Why garages are targeted in Manchester:

- Typically away from neighbours' sight lines- Often have weak or outdated locks- May contain items worth thousands of pounds- Many up-and-over doors can be forced with minimal effort- Integral garages provide a concealed route into the house

Security for up-and-over garage doors:

The standard lock on most up-and-over garage doors is inadequate. We recommend:- Garage defender — a heavy steel post that bolts to the ground in front of the door, physically preventing it from being opened. The defender is secured with a high-security padlock.- Garage door bolts — fitted inside the door at the top, locking into the frame- Heavy-duty hasp and padlock — as an additional external lock

Security for roller shutter garage doors:

- Bullet locks — fitted into the bottom of the roller shutter- Ground anchor with padlock — securing the door to the floor- Motor with auto-lock — electric rollers with built-in locking when closed

Security for side-hinged garage doors:

- Mortice deadlock — the same BS3621 lock used on house doors- Garage bolts — top and bottom bolts into the frame- Padlock and hasp — closed shackle padlock with concealed-fixing hasp

Integral garage doors (garage door into the house):

If your Manchester garage has a connecting door into the house, this door is effectively an external door for security purposes. It should have the same quality locks as your front door — BS3621 deadlock and a solid door, not a flimsy internal door.

Call Great Manchester Locksmiths on 07949 139 475 for garage security solutions across Manchester.