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Had my two up and over garage doors replaced five years ago for £1000 each. Came with remote controls and alarms. Alarms are not very loud though and doubt if we would hear them if they were triggered.

Maybe a webcam / security camera outside and maybe inside as well. I have one inside my shed, but the data is stored inside the house. I know this doesn't prevent a theft and if they wear hoodies etc it's of little use, but when I'm away it gives me peace of mind checking it once a day.

teedoubleudee wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2019 5:06 pm Had my two up and over garage doors replaced five years ago for £1000 each. Came with remote controls and alarms. Alarms are not very loud though and doubt if we would hear them if they were triggered.

Not talking about up and over Terry .....Talking about roller shutter doors and you also get remote for the grand. B&Q do them from £299.

I am only trying to help the OP about his question Terry................

My youngest daughter works for the police and the advice they give is that the most effective deterrent is lighting particularly lights triggered by a PIR. Sadly as someone has pointed out if they are determined to get in they will, lights, CCTV, alarms all make your property less attractive to break in. Although it does not sound a very neighbourly attitude but your protection is that someone else's property is a far more attractive proposition.

I have to agree that roller doors are far better than up and over. We have/had similar types on the last two garages neither required locks as in each case the final turn of the motor unrolls a wedging mechanism which makes it impossible to force the door up or make it roll back on itself. The last up and over door we had was very easily opened with a simple wire hook by the burglars. They simply fished around until the caught the cables that pulled the spring loaded bolts a quick yank and they were in.

Someone suggested a concrete garage was fairly secure, I am not so sure. The one we demolished to make way for our present garage had surprisingly thin panels the only thickness and steel reinforcement was round the edges the centres were easily smashed in. In the end the timber doors which were hanging on by a wing and a prayer seemed to me to present more of a barrier than the concrete walls.

Richard

footplate1947 wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2019 9:20 pm

teedoubleudee wrote: ↑Mon May 27, 2019 5:06 pm Had my two up and over garage doors replaced five years ago for £1000 each. Came with remote controls and alarms. Alarms are not very loud though and doubt if we would hear them if they were triggered.

Not talking about up and over Terry .....Talking about roller shutter doors and you also get remote for the grand. B&Q do them from £299.

Sorry John, wasnt explicit. I meant to ssy I had both doors replaced with roller shutter ones.

As previously mentioned, some sort of outside post arrangement might help. If you go onto websites for motorcycle security devices you might find something which bolts down and attaches to a door. Motorcycle theft remains a problem country-wide so lots of devices are available to secure a range of door types. I have a very 'keen' rottie, but that may be a step too far for most people. A good deterrent though - he even bites me!

That's OK Terry I only pointed it out because Steve questioned how much rollers cost and I thought your post may have confused the issue. I have since saw an ad from one firm offering roller shutter doors with remote opening and fitted from £850. You may not get 6 locos for that.

footplate1947 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 12:59 pm That's OK Terry I only pointed it out because Steve questioned how much rollers cost and I thought your post may have confused the issue. I have since saw an ad from one firm offering roller shutter doors with remote opening and fitted from £850. You may not get 6 locos for that.

I had a few quotes and this was the best, some wanted several thousand pounds for the same job. You may well be able to buy one cheap in B&Q but then you have to remove the old door (heavy), fit the new one (also heavy) add valances, wire it all up including door safety sensors, alarm etc plus get rid of the old up and over. My firm did all that, two young chaps fitted two doors in a day and I got a ten year parts and labour warranty. Just had to change the battery (£1.99 for pack of five) in remotes after four years.

One of these in the garden/Shed perimeter should 100% prevent anyone attempting to get in!


But it may be a bit OTT? So perhaps one of these on a long rope may be better?


I have two electric roller shutter doors on my double garage and I have to say they are excellent.