Service Highlights
- Garage Side-Door Deadbolt Upgrades
- T-Handle & Vault Lock Replacements
- Garage Break-In Repair & Securing
- Keying Garage Doors to Match House Keys
- Electronic Keypad Lock Installation
- Weather-Resistant Hardware Solutions
Garage Access Needs Security Too
Garages are often the weakest point in home security. They frequently house expensive tools, bicycles, and vehicles, yet are often secured by cheap, builder-grade locks. If the garage is attached, a compromised garage side-door gives a burglar direct, hidden access to your home.
iProtect Locksmith provides comprehensive garage door lock repair and replacement. We help with side-entry locks that are loose, T-handles that are jammed, or locks with missing keys.
Garage Lock Services
- Side-Door Security: Upgrading weak residential knobs to high-security deadbolts with reinforced strike plates.
- T-Handle Lock Replacement: Replacing the manual locking handles on the front of overhead garage doors.
- Keypad Access: Installing electronic keypads so you can access the garage without needing to carry house keys while doing yard work.
- Rekeying: Changing the internal pins of your existing locks if you’ve lost a key, or rekeying the garage to match your front door for convenience.
- Break-in Repair: Repairing split wood frames on side-entry doors after an attempted forced entry.
Better Key Control for Attached Garages
If your garage connects to the interior of your home, the door leading from the garage into the house is a critical security barrier. We can assess this interior entry door and recommend stronger hardware or a master key system to maximize your family’s safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make my garage side door use the same key as my front door?
Yes! If the locks use the same manufacturer's keyway (e.g., both are Schlage or Weiser), we can rekey the garage door lock so your main house key opens both.
Do you repair the automatic overhead garage door motors?
No, we specialize in the mechanical locking hardware—such as side-entry door deadbolts, manual T-handle locks on the main door, and padlocks. We do not repair the electronic overhead lifting motors.
What is the best lock for a detached garage?
For detached garages, we highly recommend heavy-duty, weather-resistant deadbolts or mechanical keypad locks. Since detached garages are often targeted by burglars, upgrading the strike plate with 3-inch screws is also crucial.