When we are choosing items such as gates for our homes, safety is a big issue for many of us – whether it’s for the safety of our children so they can’t run out into the road or perhaps it’s to ensure our vehicles are kept safe from thieves. So, when it comes to it, we are often asked ‘Are Electric Gates Secure?’.

As well as the privacy aspect that electric gates lend itself to, there are also a couple of safety aspects you may want to consider before choosing a more traditional gate for your home.

When you arrive home late at night in your vehicle, imagine being able to enter your driveway and closing the gates behind you before leaving your vehicle. This is a big issue for people who may, perhaps, work unsociable hours and want to feel safe when they come home. Equally, when you’re getting ready to leave the house for school, you know if your toddler makes his or her way out into the driveway that they are unable to open the gates so will stay safe in your drive and not be able to head out onto the street. The same goes for pets who may have a tendency to bolt out of the front door the moment it is opened – the risk of them being able to run out into the road when you have electric gates is reduced massively.

Not only do the electric gates keep your family and pets safe, but they also help keep your vehicles safe. Opportunist thieves will not have either the tools or inclination to attempt to prise open electric gates – it is way too difficult and way too much effort so the chances are they will by-pass your vehicle and try elsewhere.

so, are electric gates secure? We hope these examples have answered that question for you. At Ultimate Fire & Security, we supply our customers with Norport Automatic Aluminium Gates which are an affordable option for those wanting to invest in a safer yet more attractive gate for their property. Why not contact our team today to find out more and start the process of making your home safer – and smarter!