SECURE Your Garage Door From BREAK-INS Now!

[@festival10]

Brilliant video and a simple solution to prevent the garage door being forced open. 🤔😂👍 People are funny commenting about not having a side door, simple answer is either fit one or find a suitable video 🤔😂

[@DazDaz105]

Absolutely no use if the only entry point is through the up & over door.

[@FixitwithFowler]

That is true, for the minority who don't have a personel door into the garage the only method is to install an external lock but unless you strengthen the corners like in the video, then the door is vulnerable.

[@C4sp3r123]

You want some Enfield garage door locks or similar, they do the same job effectively and are a lot easier to install. They bolt into the frame and can be operated from outside. You can get them keyed alike for multiple locks.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@C4sp3r123 Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@C4sp3r123]

@@FixitwithFowler I did this some time ago as I have no personnel door, just the up and over. I did a total of 6 locks, top left and right into the outer frame, bottom left and right into the outer frame and also bottom left and right into the concrete floor as I think the bottom corners are most vulnerable. I also have one of the external locks that rest up against the front of the door but tbh they wouldn't take much bending out the way but do act as a visual deterrent somewhat plus CCTV.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@C4sp3r123 Yeah, there is only so much you can do, but if you dont do anything and your garage gets broken into, then you would kick yourself.

[@WilliamHutchinson-i4e]

When a up and over door is transported it has 2 bolts stopping it open during transit .slot 2 bolts in the holes and it is as easy as that.

[@malsmith9099]

I just drilled 8mm holes through door frame into side frame top and bottom and insert 8 mm bolt through to secure. 5 minute job.

[@kaybee5150]

That is just what I did. 5-minute job for a few bob.

[@victorjuliet1]

Great video, what would be the solution if you can only enter and exit via the up and over door an no other entry or exit to the garage?

[@franklove9897]

Yes, same issue I have

[@FixitwithFowler]

Im glad you liked the video, you could use external locks but the corners of the door are what makes the door vulnerable. Maybe you could reinforce them like in the video?

[@PhantomMark]

Dead bolts which cross horizontally into the garage door frame either side, they can't be manually opened without the keys either.....

[@FixitwithFowler]

A common form of entry is to force the bottom corner of the garage door. Once inside, they can manually operate the locking mechanism or take smaller valuable items like tools. This method prevents entry in the first place.

[@suefowler8005]

Good advice Steve xx 😊

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks

[@user-to7go4lj7n]

Thanks for another video, Steve.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@@user-to7go4lj7n im glad you liked the video!

[@neilbedford5082]

I've added a hasp and staple at the bottom on each side on the outside and use a pair of padlocks. I think your inside option is very good and tidier than mine, but my solution does give a visible deterrent.

[@FixitwithFowler]

It's a shame we have to resort to this but no matter what you do, then it's better than doing nothing. I didn't want anything on the outside of the door. that's why i chose this method. Thanks for your comment!

[@neilbedford5082]

It's certainly tidy and I might copy you with top bolts inside - cheers

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, you should definitely copy it! Please consider subscribing to help me reach my 100k subscriber goal!

[@ianbroadhurst2880]

I think the steel plates add little except installation time! I did this job many years ago, using larger, more robust, padlockable bolts fixed directly to a crossmember and a diagonal. Has worked well ever since but admittedly has yet to be tested by Burglar Bill!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hopefully, it won't be tested! I used the plates for mounting the bolts but more importantly to add strength to the corners of the door. This is a common point of entry where they bend the door. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@markvincent5241]

Always fabulous content Steve, certainly deserve 100 thousand and beyond.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, im glad you liked the video, and hopefully, those remaining subscribers are out there!

[@JohnCampbell-sl5nx]

A bit of an elaboration, I just drill through the side at each corner and into the frame or masonry and slide a bolt in to secure, 🙏

[@FixitwithFowler]

Perfect, i installed the steel plates to reinforce the door. The reason for this is that most doors are forced and bent in the bottom corners. Hopefully, it will never be tested!

[@Hastings1066TV]

Isn't the weak point the bolt catch into the wooden frame ? Just 2 screws into wood ? Saw your side door video and noticed the long screws through the frame into the walls. If someone is determined enough, they'll get in eh ? Nice clear video, good audio and easy to understand. Cheers 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

If they really want to get in, then they will. The normal point of entry is the corners of the door as they bend them, hence the steel plates. You're right about the screws into the frame, but they are 60mm screws. Thanks for your comment!

[@StHabibiJohnsonAhmedFranklin]

Cheers for the helpful vid mate!

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, im glad you found the video helpful!

[@stuartgray7614]

Fit 4 Enfield bolts get access with keys inside or out

[@FixitwithFowler]

Good idea but i didnt want to drill holes in the door and then have to treat the holes to prevent rust.

[@ruinunes8251]

That is what I did years ago. 2 Enfield bolts near the top and 2 at the bottom.

[@philipdavison4066sawdust]

Thanks again old boy i do need to do that thanks ❤

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, thanks for your comment!

[@melradford-lw6nd]

Thanks mate good advice

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@SnugsBlaster]

Useful to those who have this type of garage door and secondary access. You always deliver clear and concise videos mate. However, I was hopeful you would be replacing the garage door as previously requested, but you've let me down 😢 Nevermind, ill send you my details and you can replace mine instead 😂. Thanks for your content as usual 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

I would love to replace the garage door, but i think i will wait until i do the extension! Thanks for your comment 😁

[@davetaylor4741]

No good where I used to live. Rows of garages with only the garage door. It was quite a rough estate. A lot of break-ins. Garages and houses. Cars vandalised or stolen. Most of my neighbours locked up like Fort Knox. Cross bars and bolts on their garages. Burglar alarms etc. Still broken into. So I adopted reverse psychology. Only the original garage door lock. Which you could turn with a screwdriver. And I would go out leaving windows open. No attempt at security at all. Lived there eight years. Never broken into. And nothing taken. They robbed the ones they thought had something to protect.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, that is why none of these are visible from outside. There is no point advertising you have something worth taking!

[@LS-td3dz]

Look at the link above. I have fitted these. They are really good.

[@ro63rto]

What would you suggest for people with side hinged wooden garage doors? We've already gone for a third hinge (flipped) to stop them being lifted off and a 2mm thick "chicken wire" grid on the inside covering the windows.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Do you have a separate personnel door

[@Roastbeef01]

Or you could fit a matched pair of "Federal" garage door locks. Lock operation is from either side of the door. Only slight drawback....the + cross section paired alike keys are bulky.

[@FixitwithFowler]

That is an option, but some people don't want to drill holes in the garage door. I would still recommend reinforcing the bottom corners of the garage door as that is a usual point of entry! Thanks for your comment 😁

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Good idea. Thanks Steve

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem 👍, im glad you liked the video.

[@philsimpson3556]

I did similar but used a bolt each side into the side frame at top.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, it works a treat. Just a note that most entry is gained by forcing the door in the bottom corner, so maybe you add some at the bottom?

[@michaelwhyte6070]

Any chance of showing how to adjust double glazed doors,with different types of flag hinges. 🤔

[@FixitwithFowler]

I dont have any with those types of hinges, but that's a good idea for a video!

[@Tidgeontour]

That's only any good if you have a side exit/entry door. What about only an up and over door?

[@FixitwithFowler]

You should still reinforce the bottom corners as that is a common entry point. You could then install dead bolts, but that involves drilling holes in the door, or you could use something like this amzn.to/3C5CKwF

[@alanwilkinson9487]

What happens if like me,you font have a side entry door..?

[@FixitwithFowler]

I would still reinforce the bottom corners of the door as this is a common entry point where the door is forced open. You could then use something like this amzn.to/42ezoSO or if you dont want to drill the door you can use something like this amzn.to/40fBrTR.

[@alanwilkinson9487]

Thankyou..

[@GiggleBytes2011]

Nice one Steve!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your comment 👍😊🙏

[@IwasBraveFor2WholeSeconds]

I normally back my car to the door, that makes it impossible for the blighters breaking into mine. Try moving my car the motion sensor will set of the cars alarm.

[@FixitwithFowler]

That will do the trick. Just don't move your car!

[@chrispiff2125]

tell us how to do what we thought would be to secure the door, in a block of 6, with no other access tha the up &over door !!!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Ok, reinforce the corners of the door to prevent the door from being bent outwards. Install dead bolts into the door on each corner, It will require drilling the door. Alternatively, after reinforcing the corners, install an external lock like this amzn.to/4fZA55s

[@markvincent5241]

Thank god I don't otherwise she would be on my case, sold hardwood. Nearly 2 inches thick.

[@FixitwithFowler]

I think that will be strong enough! Thanks for your comment! 👍😎👏

[@andrewofford1533]

This only works, if you have got addtional access to the Garage.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, that is right!

[@greatgable1]

thanks,...

[@FixitwithFowler]

You're welcome!

[@Solley2010]

Any tips on securing an electric roller door ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Do you have access inside the garage through a separate door?

[@Solley2010]

@@FixitwithFowler .. I do indeed

[@FixitwithFowler]

Is the door double skinned?

[@Solley2010]

@FixitwithFowler .. Will have to have a look at it tommorow, I've not long moved in .. thanks for all your replies so far

[@FixitwithFowler]

@Solley2010 no problem

[@leedixon5007]

nice work but what if you have no personnel door ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Then, i would still recommend reinforcing the bottom corners of the door as this is a common entry point. You would then need to add either an external lock like i held up in the intro of the video or use dead locks, but this will involve drilling through the door itself.

[@leedixon5007]

Good shout, Keep the great videos coming .

[@FixitwithFowler]

@leedixon5007 thanks, i appreciate it!

[@PhantomMark]

If I were attacking that door I would simply quietly cut a split in each corner to feel for what is securing it, after realising the corners were strengthened, dead locking the corners would be a better option as nobody would be able to reach through and pull those bolts ? as ever a combination of security on these doors is best, I also use my disc locks on the garage doors when the bikes are inside, as they are chained to ground anchors, 120db noise is enough to deter all by the most determined ? I hope this is taken as constructive critique.....my garage is precious.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Im not sure how you would quietly cut through the steel door, but there are 3 cameras covering the garage and an American Akita who is always on guard!

[@PhantomMark]

@@FixitwithFowler Yeah I get what you are saying, but as you know, we are not talking about your door exclusively, but maybe others who don't have a dog, or maybe an external garage - I have one of each, internal and external for example, no dog on the external garage only on the internal :D The metal is super thin and very easily split and torn if needed, I can just see those bolts being easily defeated if the hoodlum has any smarts, everything else you did was awesome but I would just substitute with deadlocks instead.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@PhantomMark, fortunately, this doot is from 1967 and is made of steel, not like the thin stuff today. I could have used lockable pad bolts for extra security

[@PhantomMark]

@@FixitwithFowler Be nice if we didn't have to resort to such measures in the fist place mate !!!

[@FixitwithFowler]

@PhantomMark i totally agree mate, sad times really.

[@RS20O0]

There's much easier ways to achieve this. Drill into concrete floor and fit spring bolts to the bottom corners. For the top it depends on the type of up and over mechanism, just drill a hole through the edge of the door right through the mechanism arm and put a padlock through the hole locking the door to the mechanism/up and over arm. All 4 corners secured in under 20 minutes for under £20.

[@FixitwithFowler]

The bottom corners of the door are where garage doors are forced open. So a spring loaded bolt into the floor wouldn't help as it would be lifted out as the door bends. Thats the other reason the door is reinforced on the corners with 3mm steel plates.

[@RS20O0]

@FixitwithFowler in my experience the spring loaded bolt prevents the door being bent outwards in the first place, and combined with the top mounted padlocks the door can't be lifted upwards. Your solution is belt and braces for sure if someone has the time, tools and equipment to implement it. My solution is for ease and simplicity.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, you just need to do what works for each situation. Mine might be overkill, but there are some expensive toys in there!

[@sirrichardrichard5655]

In the corners of my door I've fitted spike plates...anyone trying to bend it open will lose ther fingers

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's one way to solve the problem

[@billbarr7591]

Totally impractical for an external garage unless you want to secure yourself inside it.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Mine is an external garage, hardly useless 🤣

[@stuartgray7614]

Fit Enfield bolts key use inside or out

[@BrianLesliePerry]

l replied to a biker who was questioning the security of one of these doors. Having fitted many of this type of door in a former life ...(.Very common type on new housing sites)....l have to say they are useless security wise , the locking system is rubbish plus they are very lightly made. Your remedy is very good, but only works if there is a personal door. A system to throw the bolts from the outside needs to be found...

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment! I wanted to reinforce the corners of the door as that is a common point of entry which is why i mounted the bolts on these steel plates. You can get deadbolts, but you have to drill the outside of the door, or once the door is reinforced, you could add the visible locks like i held up in the intro to the video.

[@richbrown8174]

I suppose you could get four matched key mortice locks and fit them in each corner so you can lock it externally 🤔

[@FixitwithFowler]

@richbrown8174 yeah thats definitely an option

[@BrianLesliePerry]

@ l would say its almost impossible to fitted deadlocks into what is basically a 'flimsy' thin metal frame...l did think perhaps the metal plates as fitted with solenoid powered deadbolt operated with a remote control system so there is nothing on the outside.....just a thought, expense would be higher though..

[@richbrown8174]

@BrianLesliePerry I have fitted mortice locks to the door They fit nicely into the channel

[@paulgreen9265]

How do you lock from outside 😂

[@FixitwithFowler]

Dont need to. I've got one of those posh personnel doors 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rsrrai6475]

Interesting But where is the link for tools used as mentioned in script

[@FixitwithFowler]

I will update it now, sorry i totally forgot!

[@hazels27]

❤

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks! Did you like the video?

[@hazels27]

@ Yes, well explained and good idea for that type of garage door. I have 2 electric garage doors so not needed for me.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Im glad you liked the video, im sure there is more on my channel you will find helpful!

[@maskedavenger2578]

A better job would be to use proper nut rivets & bolts , instead of those weedy DIY pop rivets . Also those weedy bolts & receivers are only a gesture , they need to be better quality & more substantial with longer screws in receiver . Better still would be to junk those tacky up & over doors altogether & fit proper substantial frame ledge & brace doors on decent frame ,each with 3 quality band & gudgeon hinges coach bolted on . Fitted with 2 chunky heavy duty chub hasp & staple & coach bolts plus humungous reinforced pad locks & anti sledge hammer guards welded in place . Finish off inside doors with strong devils tail bolt secured directly into deck & D handled bolt into solid steel plate receiver fixed securely to head of door frame . Upon seeing that local scallys or opportunist thief , will more than likely pick on an up & over door . Job done 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Nothing is perfect. Most doors are forced in the bottom corner, hence the reason i reinforced the corners. Roller shutter doors are attacked in the same priciple so nothing is 100%. However i did consider fitting a double version of mt personnel door kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJqoaX5nZ7KUmJIsi=IEyVF_8P4P_QIft1

[@maskedavenger2578]

@ I am a retired joiner by trade . The best way , is for garage owners to open their wallets & watch the moths fly out & spend some cash . Pay a proper old school joiner , to rip out crap tin over & up Henderson or similar useless doors & fit proper chunky solid FLB doors & frames & decent solid top notch garage door furniture secured proper fastenings .

[@FixitwithFowler]

@maskedavenger2578 i was considering installing a double door version of my personnel door kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJqoaX5nZ7KUmJI but as the garage is coming down, i wanted a cheap solution.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@FixitwithFowler There is such a thing as too cheap , & your cheap pop riveted steel plate & cheapo bolt solution comes under that the too cheap category in the great scheme of things . On the subject of fitting steel security doors . I once had a job sheet to go & fit a security steel door at the rear of a busy sub post office . The villains just removed the bricks from the wall & entered the building & had it away with all the loot & cigarettes anyway . If they are real pros & really want your swag , they will get it . The game is really about slowing down the remaining petty chancers , even a few extra bolts in the corners of an up & over door won’t put them off , because the doors crumple up like a bag of sh💩t . & the cheap bolts & keepers are only a gesture at best .

[@FixitwithFowler]

@maskedavenger2578 You can only do so much, but it's better than nothing. The vivits in question (6 for the plate and 6 for the bolts) would only be subject to a sheering force. Each rivit can take 200-300 Mpa per rivit, so that would equate to 20394324.26 kg/m of force per vivit, so i think it will be strong enough