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Property stored in sheds and outbuildings is potentially at risk from thieves.
Most thefts of this type are crimes of opportunity.
If you make life difficult for a thief, it is likely they will move on to an easier target.
Don't let Tommy T Leaf get away with it - protect your property today.

Tommy T-Leaf Loves

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

Tommy T-Leaf Hates

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

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If you have any information about garden crime, you can call anonymously on this freephone number:

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Recommended security products to protect your sheds and outbuildings:

Asgard Gladiator large metal garden shed 7x7 £152 off RRP.

£1,721.00 The ultimate outdoor metal shed provides multi use outdoor storage for big items.
width: 2260mm (7'4")
depth: 2240mm (7' 4")
height: 2072mm (6' 8")

view details Shed alarm and Padlock in One Sorry - temporarily out of stock.

£24.99 The dual purpose padlock and alarm has both movement and shock sensors and if either is triggered the siren will sound. 110db Siren, attack and muffle proof.

view details Shed and Garage Burglar Alarm New improved model at a reduced price.

£24.99 This burglar alarm product offers protection for sheds and garages and caravans, simple to fit and comes complete with mounting bracket for door/window and batteries etc. When activated, emits a 130 decibel alarm.

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Gardien Recommends:

Fit British or European Standard rated padlock & hasp on sheds.
Use coach bolts and non-return screws on any external hinges.
Use 5-lever mortice locks on outbuildings.
Metal sheds are the best option to protect your posessions - if you want to secure a wooden shed, check out our range of garden alarms, security lighting and locks & bolts
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
Use hostile planting around drainpipes & below windows: click here for more information

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