Best Hasp for My Garage Door: A Complete Guide

If you're securing a garage, the hasp is just as important as the padlock. A strong padlock attached to a weak hasp can be removed in seconds, so choosing the right hasp and staple is key to making the door secure. We were recently asked which hasp would be best for a standard garage door setup, and the comparison below highlights the main differences.

Why Some Standard Hasps Aren’t Secure Enough

Many DIY-store hasps look the part but don’t offer real protection. The most common issues are:

Soft Metal Construction
Cheaper hasps are not made from hardened steel. This means a thief can use bolt cutters, a pry bar, or an angle grinder to remove them quickly.
Thin Staple / Loop Size
The staple (the loop the padlock goes through) on cheaper models is often only 10–12mm thick. A more secure hasp will have a thicker, reinforced staple that resists cutting.
Exposed Fixings
If the screws or bolts are accessible, they can be unscrewed, drilled, or ground away, allowing the hasp to be removed even with the padlock still attached.
Weak Hinges
The hinge points are often the easiest place to attack. If they are not reinforced or shielded, a thief can hammer or bend them open.

What Makes the ABUS Heavy-Duty Hasp Different

The ABUS security hasp we recommend is designed to solve these weaknesses:

The staple is approx. 15mm thick hardened steel, making cutting extremely difficult.
All fixings are concealed once the hasp is installed, preventing tampering.
The hinges are reinforced and shielded, removing a common break point.
Designed to be used with high-security padlocks, ensuring the full system works together.

This combination makes it far more resistant to brute-force, cutting, and prying attacks — all of which are common when garages are targeted.

Matching the Hasp With the Right Padlock

A strong hasp should always be paired with a closed shackle or high-security open shackle padlock. For most garages, a CEN 3 or CEN 4 rated padlock is suitable, depending on the value of what’s stored inside.

Examples:

General household items: ABUS 65/50 or ABUS 70IB/50 (if exposed to weather)
Tools, bikes, or expensive equipment: ABUS 83 Series or ABUS Granit CEN 4–5 models

If you'd like, we can recommend the correct hasp and padlock combination based on your door type and security level.