So, how else can gates make your home safer? Read on for all you need to know. 

When you have gates around your home, especially iron gates, they make a big impact. As well as their aesthetic appeal, installing gates will show opportunists that you care about the security of your home, and may suggest that you have other systems in place inside of your home too such as burglar alarms and CCTV. As a result, this can make your home less of a target to thieves and intruders, as they are more likely to get caught, compared to homes with easy access.

Properties that don’t have gates can be easily entered by intruders. You never know who could be sizing up your home, peeking through windows and checking out entry routes, but large gates can prevent this from happening. With added privacy you’ll feel a lot less exposed and opportunistic criminals will be less tempted by your property. You can never predict when criminal activity is going to take place, but upping your security can safeguard you for the future.

If you’re children want to play outside, but you’re worried about busy roads and other dangers, installing a gate can make the area safer. With a good quality gate, you can rest assured that you child cannot run into the road or be targeted by strangers. Instead, you can keep an eye on them from the window and feel more relaxed that they are not wandering off. Not to mention, excitable puppies will be protected in the perimeter of your home. 

Here at Underwood Steel, working across Worcester and Hereford, we specialise in a number of high-quality products including gates, railings and welding supplies. Installing a gate could be the difference between your home being burgled or not, don’t take the risk, get in touch today and find out how we can help.