If you purchased an unfenced house with a large back door, safety may be a big concern for you right now. Although back doors allow homeowners direct access to their backyards, gardens, and garages, they can be unsafe without the right security measures in place. A locksmith can help you secure your back door without compromising your access to it. Learn how a locksmith can secure your back door below. 

Install A Deadbolt Lock on the Doors

You may already be able to lock your back door from the inside of your home. However, the door's lock may not be as secure as you need it to be. The lock may even be too flimsy to keep your door safe. You can make your door safer by allowing a locksmith to install a deadbolt lock on it.  

A deadbolt lock is a unique lock that requires a special key to open. Criminals can't manipulate the bolt on the door with knives or other sharp tools. Deadbolt locks work best on doors that contain solid wood and very little glass. However, a locksmith can install a deadbolt on a door with glass without too many issues.

If you choose to install a deadbolt lock on your back door, a locksmith will place the lock in an area of the door that lacks glass or easy access to the glass. A locksmith will also provide you with a key to the lock after the installation. If possible, avoid making copies of the key and handing it to someone else. If you accidentally lose the key, ask a locksmith to make you a new one.

You can reinforce the security of your back door by installing a small alarm on it.

Install a Security Alarm on the Door

Security alarms come with features that automatically alert you or someone else of a break-in, such as chiming and beeping. You can install a small alarm on your backdoor to help you stay alert when you're at home during the day and at night. If someone opens the door without your knowledge, it'll emit a sound to let you know about it right away.

A locksmith will need to examine the door to see where and how to install your alarm. The alarm must be in a place that isn't easily accessed from the outside, such as near the top of the door. After a locksmith installs the alarm, they'll show you how to access it when needed.

Learn more about protecting your back door by contacting a locksmith in your area.