Sheds And Outbuildings

Tools and ladders left in the open - all the better to burgle your house!

Insecure sheds

Stealing garden machinery, golf bags, power tools, fishing tackle and mountain bikes etc

Unprotected up-and-over garage doors

Approved security products (e.g. Secured by Design, Sold Secure, ACPO Approved etc)

Secure locks and bolts

Secure Windows

Alarm systems

Metal sheds / Storage units

Property marked with your postcode etc

Anti-climb paint on outbuildings

Forensic DNA Retrieval systems

Garden Inventory
When did you last check the value of your garden?
Gardien can help you! - click here for details

Insurance
Are you sure you have the best garden insurance available?
key information that you should be aware of: click here

Crimestoppers
If you have any information about garden crime, call anonymously to:
0800 555 111

You may find the following links useful when researching how to prevent theft from your garden:

Walls & Fences Security
Gates & Access
Outdoor Items
Garden Antiques & Statuary
Planting Protection

If you have any useful tips/ideas that you would like to share with other gardeners, please contact us.

Shed Shackle
The shed shackle provides a fixed point to secure your posessions to, AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: shed shackle
shed shackle chain & lock pack maxi shackle

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Secure Your Doors"Securing Best Value" Minimum price AND free delivery
Use the Neulock secure lock to secure your doors. Designed to combat bolt croppers, hacksaws, drills and crowbars, as well as being pick-resistant AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: Neulock secure lock

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Secure Your Shed Prevent shed break-ins
UK Police Forces strongly recommend fitting a Shed Bar which greatly reduces the incidence of break-ins. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: shed bar

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Secure Your Garage For up-and-over doors
Protect the valuable items often stored in garages with the installation of a Garage Guardian. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: 
garage guardian

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Steel Sheds The best secure metal sheds are from Asgard! - the best Asgard deals are from Gardien!
Store valuable items and tools in a secure steel shed - the strongest on the market. Especially safe in isolated locations, such as allotments. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE: steel sheds and storage units

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Permanent Stencil Property Marking "Securing Best Value" : 10% off NOW!
UK Police Forces strongly recommend property marking to deter thieves and  improve the chances of recovering stolen property. AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE:
 property marking stencils

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'DNA' Property Marking "Securing Best Value" : 10% off NOW!
is strongly recommended for Garden Antiques, where the property marking does not detract from the appearance of the item.
 'DNA' property marking

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Deterrent Signs "Securing Best Value"
Display prominent signs warning potential thieves of Dogs, CCTV, Electric Fencing etc AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW FROM THIS SITE:  deterrent signs

• Fit British or European Standard rated padlock & hasp on sheds [visit Locks Online for product details.]
• Use coach bolts and non-return screws on any external hinges.
• Use 5-lever mortice locks on outbuildings [visit Locks Online]
• Strengthen your shed with Perspex / Polycarbonate sheets, or wired glass in windows.
• Where possible fit Grilles/Shutters/Heavy wire mesh on shed windows.
• Replace thin timber shed battens with strong timber or steel.
• Investigate the possibility of a wired or wireless alarm connected to your home alarm system.
• Ladders, bicycles, mowers etc should be anchored by a chain and padlock (whether stored inside or out)
• Gardien recommends the BT Home Monitor Complete Kit VP1000, available from the BT Shop: All you need to monitor your home and alert you to intruders.
• Use hostile planting around drainpipes and below windows of outbuildings.