large glass doors makes me rethink about purchase

Edwardia

My parents lived in a house in which every window used security glass. That's a tad extreme but I would suggest ringing round local glaziers to find how much it would cost to replace the glass.

Might end up cheaper than alarm + CCTV + PrikkaStrip + window locks

bouicca21

In my experience large glass doors usually are security glass. I'd check that before dismissing the doors out of hand. Actually my main gripe about patio type doors is that they are often out of keeping with the style of the house.

WestonDave

Bricking a big glass window is going to make one hell of a noise. A burglar might risk that if he was desperate or the house was in a remote location but in general they want reasonably quiet ways in to avoid finding that the next door neighbour has spotted them and phoned the police!

The one time we had an attempted burglary, the crook didn't break a window (which on the front door would have instantly allowed him to open the door or on the back door allowed him to climb in) but tried to lever the door open and break the lock free of the frame. Clearly this was because if he'd tried breaking a window our neighbours would have been onto the police - as it was they didn't hear anything. (Fortunately the door wouldn't give way and he gave up before actually getting in - we had to claim for a new door but nothing else).

rrtt

If they hear a dog barking inside, burglars will also tend to steer clear - although you shouldn't leave a dog alone in the house for more than about 4 hours at a time on a regular basis

Duncan_H

What's it coming to when you can't have the windows/view/light that you want in your house for threat of burglary.

olly300

The only type of thief who is going to break a patio window will be drunk or on drugs due to the noise it will make.

They are more likely to come in through the small bathroom or kitchen window you leave open or the insecurely locked kitchen door.