The Garage: The Most Overlooked Entry Point for Calgary Break-Ins

Many homeowners invest heavily in securing their front doors while completely neglecting their attached garage. For an experienced burglar in Calgary, an unsecured garage is the ultimate jackpot: it provides immediate access to expensive tools, vehicles, and most importantly, a hidden, private entryway directly into your home.

How Intruders Exploit Garages

The main overhead garage door can often be bypassed in seconds using a simple coat hanger to pull the emergency release cord from the outside. Once inside the garage, the intruder is shielded from the street. If the interior door leading from the garage into the house is unlocked or weak, they have unlimited time to pry it open without being seen.

Securing the Garage Perimeter

Treat your garage with the same security priority as your front porch:

• Secure the Release Cord: Use a zip-tie to secure your emergency release latch. It can still be broken with forceful yanking in an emergency, but prevents the coat hanger trick.
• Lock the Interior Door: Always treat the door from the garage to the house as an exterior door. Install a solid-core door with a high-quality deadbolt.
• Smart Garage Integration: Integrate a smart garage door controller into your security system. This allows you to check if the door was left open and close it remotely from your smartphone.

Comprehensive Coverage

A Unity Smart Security system can extend robust protection to your garage, including overheard door tilt-sensors and interior motion detectors. Don't leave your largest entryway vulnerable. Benefit from our 24/7 Canadian Support and secure your property permanently with our No Rentals, You Own the Equipment guarantee.