Keep Burglars Out of Your Garage
Springtime is when break-ins start to increase in Rochester and all around the country, making home security a bigger priority. The warm weather and lack of snow make it easier for a thief to go unseen, especially at night when you are curled up in your bed and enjoying a good night’s sleep. One of the most common areas a thief will break into when the residents are home is the garage. This is especially true when the garage is detached from the house and the thief is confident no one is home or that the residents are asleep. Some thieves are so brave they will break into a detached garage when they know the people inside the house won’t notice. It’s scary to believe someone can be violating your property while you are watching your favorite TV show or reading the kids a bedtime story.
Keys to Keeping Your Garage Secure
There are some keys to keeping your garage secure. They are:
- Don’t leave the garage door opener in your car. If your car is parked outside of the garage, the burglar can break into your car to access the remote. If the car is unlocked, they can just reach in and open the door. If you can park your car in the garage that is one way to prevent access to the remote. You can replace the large remote that clips onto your visor with a smaller keychain remote so the remote goes in the house with you.
- If your garage door isn’t automatic, make sure it is locked from the inside and that any other entrances are locked. If windows open easily, have locks on them as well. Even if you believe the window is too small for someone to crawl through, that isn’t always the case. Burglars come in all shapes and sizes.
- Cover your windows so that burglars can’t see what is inside the garage. It is common for a burglar to case a target before acting. Looking in windows is one of those things. If they can’t see anything, they’re less likely to break in. However, there is the occasional curious thief that will decide to take their chances and see what’s inside. Still, doing everything you can to reduce the odds of a person breaking in is a good thing.
- Bring on the exterior motion lights because those are going to turn on if they detect motion. The only problem is that they will detect every little bit of motion. If the neighborhood stray makes its way in the sensor’s path, the lights will come on. The lights can scare away a thief and, hopefully, the cat that won’t stay out of your flower bed.
The Ultimate Garage Security Measure: A Security System
The home security system is the ultimate method of making sure you keep burglars out of your home and any structures on your property. Whether the garage is attached or detached, you can extend the capabilities of your home security system to your garage so that you, the 24/7 monitoring center, and the authorities are alerted to the break-in.
Add in video surveillance and you can get a peek at the face of the person who attempted to take what’s yours. It is true that just the presence of a security system can make a burglar turn around and say “no way.” The bad news is that they will move on to a new target and that could be someone who doesn’t have a security system. With video surveillance, you can see their face and, hopefully, they will be caught before they can victimize someone else. Think of video surveillance as a way to protect your home, but also as a way to protect someone else because the footage can be used to catch a trespasser who was just seconds from turning into your thief. Video cameras can be placed in various places around the property so you can keep track of things. You can even watch things via your smartphone while on vacation or at work. It’s all about peace of mind and protecting everything you’ve worked for. A complete security system will give you those things and much more.
SPS Fire & Security has the expertise to install that system so you can protect your home, garage, sheds, and whatever you have on your property that needs to be protected. Filling out our contact form or giving us a call will put you in touch with a security expert who can evaluate your property and suggest a protective solution.
Contact Your Rochester Home Security Company
At SPS Fire & Security, we make it our mission to ensure homes in Rochester NY and the surrounding areas have state-of-the-art security systems that protect. You want to secure what is yours and this is a cost-effective way to do so. Avoid costly homeowner’s insurance increases due to claims and the monetary loss that can occur when you aren’t reimbursed enough to replace what was taken. Sometimes, the items taken can’t be replaced. Fortunately, we have solutions that can help you.
Call us today at 585-770-0348 to talk about your wants and needs for your home or business’s security.
