Garage security
Discussion
Morning all
I’ve just moved into a new house and want my garage security sorted. I’ve got a galvanised steel electric roller door (just got it installed), but that’s about it. I’ve bought an Oxford Ground anchor and have a Abus Chain but they’re not massive (pretty mid range).
I have proper anxiety about my bikes (790 Duke and Moto Guzzi T5) being nicked as welll as my tools or mountain bikes.
Just bought the house and done a full refurb so a bit strapped for cash. Does anyone have any ideas for additional security or alarms that I can look into that doesn’t cost too much? Should add I live in a cul de sac in (what I consider) a rather nice and low risk area but no where is safe these days.
Looked at some £20 PiR ones but I can’t see any decent ones. Would be good if it can be layered on with more expensive stuff when I have some more cash.
Cheers.
I’ve just moved into a new house and want my garage security sorted. I’ve got a galvanised steel electric roller door (just got it installed), but that’s about it. I’ve bought an Oxford Ground anchor and have a Abus Chain but they’re not massive (pretty mid range).
I have proper anxiety about my bikes (790 Duke and Moto Guzzi T5) being nicked as welll as my tools or mountain bikes.
Just bought the house and done a full refurb so a bit strapped for cash. Does anyone have any ideas for additional security or alarms that I can look into that doesn’t cost too much? Should add I live in a cul de sac in (what I consider) a rather nice and low risk area but no where is safe these days.
Looked at some £20 PiR ones but I can’t see any decent ones. Would be good if it can be layered on with more expensive stuff when I have some more cash.
Cheers.
I've just had a pair of Guardsman security barriers fitted, i like them because they protect the bike/car as well as large tool boxes etc, and a single barrier protects multiple bikes/cars. £600 though, or £550 with a code from one of Missenden Flyers videos.
Check them out-
https://image4security.com/shop/ols/products/the-g...
https://www.facebook.com/GuardsmanBarrier
Matt
Check them out-
https://image4security.com/shop/ols/products/the-g...
https://www.facebook.com/GuardsmanBarrier
Matt
Thanks Matt. I am going to get one of these as I watched MFs video on them last year and was in process of looking to move so didn’t bother with one. I’ll get one when my bank account is healthier.
For now I just want something to tide me over until then. Between the beefy door and the ground anchor/chain I’m pretty good but definitely just want that little something extra.
For now I just want something to tide me over until then. Between the beefy door and the ground anchor/chain I’m pretty good but definitely just want that little something extra.
We've got an integral garage and have a wireless PIR for the house alarm in there but mainly to cover it off as an access point rather than to protect anything in the garage. Tried it a couple of times (on our unsuspecting kids getting their bikes out) and triggers quite easily as the door opens. Of course, the main downside is it's only set when the house alarm is armed.
Chris
Chris
Edited by ScoobyChris on Wednesday 4th November 12:41
StreetDragster said:
I've just had a pair of Guardsman security barriers fitted, i like them because they protect the bike/car as well as large tool boxes etc, and a single barrier protects multiple bikes/cars. £600 though, or £550 with a code from one of Missenden Flyers videos.
Check them out-
https://image4security.com/shop/ols/products/the-g...
https://www.facebook.com/GuardsmanBarrier
Matt
They look pretty good, but £550?! Do you get an insurance discount with them or anything?Check them out-
https://image4security.com/shop/ols/products/the-g...
https://www.facebook.com/GuardsmanBarrier
Matt
If not I'd make one myself or be tempted just to get a local engineering firm to knock up a copy.
I’ve got a similar setup as you, but I also have a alarmed Xena disc lock and a small cctv camera. If they are going to take the bikes, they will, but it’s about making it as difficult and time consuming as possible.
Maybe a proximity alarm, something that will scream it’s head off if you don’t put a code in upon entry? Or a flood light near the garage?
Maybe a proximity alarm, something that will scream it’s head off if you don’t put a code in upon entry? Or a flood light near the garage?
I'd fit a very simple alarm with door sensors that had a siren so loud they wouldn't be able to stay in the garage.
You probably wouldn't be able to buy such a loud siren for a home kit, probably have to go to a farm supplies shop.
Then I'd fit a cheap dummy alarm box so they target that and don't see the real thing hidden inside the garage.
You probably wouldn't be able to buy such a loud siren for a home kit, probably have to go to a farm supplies shop.
Then I'd fit a cheap dummy alarm box so they target that and don't see the real thing hidden inside the garage.
Krikkit said:
They look pretty good, but £550?! Do you get an insurance discount with them or anything?
If not I'd make one myself or be tempted just to get a local engineering firm to knock up a copy.
You do through Bemoto i think.If not I'd make one myself or be tempted just to get a local engineering firm to knock up a copy.
Not something i wanted to be bothered with, mine were custom made by them to suit my wider doors.
Matt
Does the garage have a side entrance? If so this is the easiest way into a modern garage, by snapping the lock then opening the big door from within. Anti snap locks(3 star) at about £50 is worth it.
Depending on the brand of electric opener then you could consider a de-latching kit to make use of the side pins on the main door.
https://www.thegaragedoorcentre.co.uk/newfaqs/what...
Depending on the brand of electric opener then you could consider a de-latching kit to make use of the side pins on the main door.
https://www.thegaragedoorcentre.co.uk/newfaqs/what...
I've got electric up and overs, which are locked. Weakest point is prying the side frames, so I've fixed some steel angles to slow anyone down here.
Personnel Door is a half glazed timber door, with upgraded locks. Behind this is a steel grillage, bolted into the masonry. Alarm monotr on the timber door, so if thats opened, alarm goes off and you still have the steel grillage to get through. I also have wifi CCTV pointed at both doors inside, which records in the house. Security lights outside, and I don;t think there's much more I can do without making life hard on myself!
Personnel Door is a half glazed timber door, with upgraded locks. Behind this is a steel grillage, bolted into the masonry. Alarm monotr on the timber door, so if thats opened, alarm goes off and you still have the steel grillage to get through. I also have wifi CCTV pointed at both doors inside, which records in the house. Security lights outside, and I don;t think there's much more I can do without making life hard on myself!
ScoobyChris said:
We've got an integral garage and have a wireless PIR for the house alarm in there but mainly to cover it off as an access point rather than to protect anything in the garage. Tried it a couple of times (on our unsuspecting kids getting their bikes out) and triggers quite easily as the door opens. Of course, the main downside is it's only set when the house alarm is armed.
Chris
Can you put it on a separate alarm circuit? That's what ours is (though our alarm is wired) so is on all the time unless we need to go out to the garageChris
“I've got electric up and overs, which are locked. Weakest point is prying the side frames, so I've fixed some steel angles to slow anyone down here.”
I have up and over too... but I can’t picture what you have done... can u post photo?
I have wondered about fitting something to block the up and over action.... there is probably something available that does this... will have a google.
(I was thinking about something that is internal to the garage)
I have up and over too... but I can’t picture what you have done... can u post photo?
I have wondered about fitting something to block the up and over action.... there is probably something available that does this... will have a google.
(I was thinking about something that is internal to the garage)
Edited by mikedxb on Wednesday 4th November 14:23
mikedxb said:
“I've got electric up and overs, which are locked. Weakest point is prying the side frames, so I've fixed some steel angles to slow anyone down here.”
I have up and over too... but I can’t picture what you have done... can u post photo?
I have wondered about fitting something to block the up and over action.... there is probably something available that does this... will have a google.
(I was thinking about something that is internal to the garage)
Sorry, I meant electric roller shutters. The runners screw into the masonry; you could get a crowbar in between the two. Ive fixed angles to the masonry to prevent this a little; its much harder to pry these off...I have up and over too... but I can’t picture what you have done... can u post photo?
I have wondered about fitting something to block the up and over action.... there is probably something available that does this... will have a google.
(I was thinking about something that is internal to the garage)
Edited by mikedxb on Wednesday 4th November 14:23
FunkyNige said:
Can you put it on a separate alarm circuit? That's what ours is (though our alarm is wired) so is on all the time unless we need to go out to the garage
You possibly can. For our use though, that would become a pain as we're forever going to the garage for something 
Chris
Cheap interim solution is to invest in cameras and security lights I would have thought.
They're pretty affordable these days, the problem is not obsessively looking at it, many do however have triggered alerts and facial recognition which actually does work (usually needs a subscription though).
If you wanted an indoors camera, even a used video baby monitor would be a sound bet, night vision, and one way communication... A would be thief, would also never know how long you've been listening in for if they spot it. Might freak them out.
If you're into home automation, you can have a powered remotely operated socket as well. Combined with a camera to confirm who is in your garage, you can simply trigger whatever device you choose to plug in. Siren, smoke machine, semtex... Whatever. They're about £40.
They're pretty affordable these days, the problem is not obsessively looking at it, many do however have triggered alerts and facial recognition which actually does work (usually needs a subscription though).
If you wanted an indoors camera, even a used video baby monitor would be a sound bet, night vision, and one way communication... A would be thief, would also never know how long you've been listening in for if they spot it. Might freak them out.
If you're into home automation, you can have a powered remotely operated socket as well. Combined with a camera to confirm who is in your garage, you can simply trigger whatever device you choose to plug in. Siren, smoke machine, semtex... Whatever. They're about £40.
Edited by Prof Prolapse on Wednesday 4th November 15:28
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