Attached garages provide a concealed area for burglars to work on breaking into your home. Once inside the garage, they are hidden from view while attempting to breach the interior door.
Garage Door Vulnerabilities
Automatic Opener Bypass
Many garage door openers can be activated from outside using a thin wire or coat hanger through weather stripping.
Weak Interior Doors
Many homes have hollow-core or basic doors leading from the garage to the house with minimal locks.
Remote Theft
Garage remotes left in vehicles can be stolen and used to access your home later.
Security Solutions
- Install a deadbolt on the interior garage door
- Upgrade to a solid-core or metal door
- Use a smart garage controller for monitoring
- Install a garage door lock or automatic lock
- Never leave the remote in your car overnight
- Consider a keypad entry for the garage
