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Garage Door Security Lock Replacement to British Standards – Insurance Guided

When it comes to protecting your home, garages are often overlooked — but they’re a common entry point for opportunistic intruders. Whether your garage stores expensive tools, bikes, or provides internal access to your property, a weak or outdated lock could invalidate your home insurance.

At Locking Locksmiths, we recently helped a homeowner upgrade their garage door lock to meet British Standards, ensuring both better protection and insurance compliance.

🔐 Why Garage Door Security Matters for Insurance

UK home insurers often require external locks to meet specific standards, such as:

  • BS3621: For mortice locks and night latches

  • TS007: For cylinder locks

  • PAS 24: For door sets and systems

While these standards are well known for front and back doors, garage doors also need to meet certain security requirements — especially if they offer direct access to the house or are considered part of the insured structure.

Failing to meet these standards could risk:

  • ❌ Refusal of claims after a break-in

  • ❌ Increased premiums

  • ❌ Non-compliance with your insurance terms

🛠️ The Job: Garage Door Lock Replacement to British Standards

Gary from Locking Locksmiths recently carried out a garage door security upgrade for a property in North Somerset. The original lock was basic, rusted, and offered no real protection.

What we did:

  • Removed the outdated locking unit

  • Fitted a British Standard-compliant garage door security lock

  • Added reinforcement to the mounting point

  • Provided the customer with insurance-approved documentation for their policy

✅ Benefits of British Standard Garage Door Locks

✔️ Higher resistance to attack – anti-drill, anti-pick, and anti-bump protection
✔️ Durable materials – withstand weather and tampering
✔️ Meets UK insurance guidelines
✔️ Peace of mind – your garage is properly secured

🏠 Insurance Tip for Homeowners

Always check your insurance documents to see if lock standards are specified. If they refer to “locks conforming to BS3621 or equivalent,” this may apply to your garage doors as well — particularly if your garage is attached to your home or holds high-value items.

💬 Customer Feedback

“Gary did a great job replacing our garage lock with a much stronger one. He explained everything and even provided the right info for our insurance. Really professional and tidy!”

📍 Why Choose Locking Locksmiths?

  • 🔐 Experts in British Standard lock upgrades

  • 🚪 Garage door security specialists

  • 📝 Documentation for insurance compliance

  • 🧰 Trusted by homeowners across North Somerset

📞 Is your garage door lock up to standard?
Contact Gary at Locking Locksmiths today for professional advice and British Standard lock installations that keep your home secure — and your insurance valid.

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