Some 46,000 Pennsylvania homes were broken into and robbed in 2014 – that’s about 5 break-ins every single day. It’s no wonder that homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more secure. Fortunately, you can take steps to boost the security of your home. Residential gates are one such measure you should consider to keep your home safe.

Residential Gates Keep Your Family Safe While You’re Home

Driveway gates allow your children and pets to play in the yard without risk of running into the street. They also keep up unwanted visitors, strangers and stray animals. Some systems include intercoms to let you keep out solicitors, while allowing your friends and family to pass through. In addition, automatic gates allow you to stay in your car when you enter or exit your property. Life doesn’t get much more convenient, or safe.

Residential Gates Protect Your Property When You’re Away

Thieves are less likely to trespass and take valuables from a home with an extra line of protection. Residential gates keep your home from becoming an easy target for criminals. For one, they create an obstacle that complicates entry and escape. Gates require the burglar to climb, coming and going. That’s hard work! Plus, gates put the burglar in a vulnerable, conspicuous spot where neighbors or police officers could spot them. To top it off, gates pose a psychological barrier. They increase the perceived difficulty of getting in and out quickly.

Special Features of Residential Gates Deter Crime Further

Modern driveway gates come equipped with various amenities. Some of these can make your house even more secure against invasions. Consider a motion sensor that detects obstructions, or an easily accessible emergency release mechanism. Also, closed circuit TV (CCTV) cameras, driveway alarms, lights and electronic watchdogs can all add an additional layer of protection.

From simple swing gates across a driveway to large automated slide gates for universities, Security Five has you covered. We can design, build, and install your entire gate system. Or we can work with your landscape architect or designer on existing plans.

Contact Security Five today at 610-323-9511 to learn how a residential gate can secure your home and keep out thieves for good.

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