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Tommy T-Leaf Loves

Tommy T-Leaf Loves

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

dislikesInsecure sheds

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

dislikesUnprotected up-and-over garage doors

Tommy T-Leaf Hates

Tommy T-Leaf Hates

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

likesSecure locks and bolts

likesSecure Windows

likesAlarm systems

likesMetal sheds / Storage units

likesProperty marked with your postcode etc

likesAnti-climb paint on outbuildings

likesForensic DNA Retrieval systems

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security products

Adjustable Shedbar 1800mm Adjustable Shedbar 1800mm  New! Fits all doors from 1200mm - 1800mm
£81.55
Secure locking system for shed doors, protecting both the lock and hinge sides of a shed door. Adjustable for door openings 1200 - 1800mm
'Adjustable Shedbar 1800mm'
Asgard Addition metal garden shed Asgard Addition metal garden shed  Special Low Price worth £90 off RRP. Further £10 saving if assembly option chosen (normally £125).
£409.00
At 103kg (16.2 stone), the Asgard Addition metal garden shed is an exceptionally secure and versatile storage unit providing excellent weather proof protection for your gardening equipment. Large double door for easy access. Features an array of security features that make it the best option for securing your garden equipment.
'Asgard Addition metal garden shed'
Garage Guardian Garage Guardian  
£72.95
Protection for your garage door against thieves. With bolts through garage door frame on each side of the door, the Garage Guardian prevents garage door corners being bent outwards and door being opened.
'Garage Guardian'
Shed alarm and Padlock in One Shed alarm and Padlock in One  Reduced from 24.99
£19.99
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.
'Shed alarm and Padlock in One'
Wireless Garden Alarm Wireless Garden Alarm  Reduced From £36.99. Weatherproof PIR. Next stock due in late Feb.
£29.99
This wireless burglar alarm will transmit to the portable receiver unit when activated by movement. A driveway, garden, garage, shed alarm which has an all-weather PIR detector. Range of up to 400ft.
'Wireless Garden Alarm'

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 (whether stored inside or out)
  • Use hostile planting around drainpipes and below windows of outbuildings. planting protection.