Why Professional Security Fencing Installation Matters

The quality of the security fence installation is just as important as the fence itself. It’s no good having the best security fencing in Melbourne, if the installation is sub-standard, and falls down in a year or two. Poorly installed fencing can create vulnerabilities that undermine your entire security setup. It can mean the difference between feeling secure and having your property violated, and your stock stolen and your business compromised.

At Gate Opening Systems, we specialise in security fencing and security gates in Melbourne and all over Victoria. We deliver professional installations meant to last. They are fully compliant with Australian standards and tailored to the specific security needs of your home, office or industrial compound.

We’ll explain why a professional installation is worth the time and money in the long run, and go through what can happen if you try and install a security fence yourself.

D.I.Y vs Professional Installation: What’s Really at Stake?

There is more to putting up a security fence than just the fence itself. There are many gaps in the process you may miss if you choose to install the fence yourself. While it may save you money, it can cost you in other ways.

One of the biggest missing factors with doing it yourself is a lack of a proper security assessment. You may think that just having a fence, and a gate or two, protects you. This can give you a false sense of security and safety. However, you may miss some critical vulnerabilities in your perimeter.

Things which can be missed without a professional security assessment include:

• The Human Element. Access points may use simple and easy-to-hack passcodes. In an effort to make it convenient for your employees, you may make it easy for the wrong sort of person to gain access.
• Potential Blind Spots. There could be points along your fence where cameras can’t see. Just having a camera every twenty metres might not be enough.
• Too Many Gates. To make things easy for your employees you may install too many gates. These require staffing and monitoring, which can get lax.
• Gaps In The Fence. Amateurs may put the fence along a property line, but they may fail to notice areas where it could be easy to tunnel under a fence.
• Structural Issues. When installing the fence, they may not assess the ground conditions. After the first heavy rain, your fence could be sagging in muddy ground.
• Legal Liability. If you’re not assessed by a security professional, there is the chance of increased liability in the event of a breach. This is particularly true for commercial or industrial interests.

Professional Security Installation is More Than Just Putting up a Fence

There is more to having a quality security fence than going from point A to point B, and installing a gate. The professionals at Gate Opening Systems know this.

Site Assessment and Risk Analysis

A professional site assessment is a full, comprehensive risk-based approach to examining your property, identifying vulnerabilities, blind spots, assessing any threats and designing the right security fence to offer the best protection for you.

• Physical Inspection. Our team will walk the location during the day and at night, as each scenario can present its own issues, such as shadows and blind spots.
• Perimeter and Access Points. We evaluate the integrity of your fencing, the ground the fence is built upon, and where best to locate gates for convenience and security. Sometimes it’s not the best idea to have a gate right next to your warehouse.
• Asset Inventory and Location. We assess where the inventory is stored versus where a fenceline is, or where a gate is located. We can also design better security for more valuable inventory for extra peace of mind.
• Environmental Considerations. How does the landscape impact the fencing? How close are your neighbours, what is local traffic and road conditions like?

After completing all of the above, we can provide a full risk assessment for your premises.

• Threat Assessment. We can show you potential threats and risks such as locations for forced entries, what environmental hazards may impact your security, such as floods or overhanging trees.
• Vulnerabilities. We determine any current flaws in your fencing and give you advice on how to solve them.
• Operational Review. We can review staffing numbers, patrol frequency, or check the technology that controls the fencing and gate controls.

A professional security fencing company such as Gate Opening Systems, will then discuss with you the best materials to build your security fence from. You don’t always need the premium and most expensive option, especially if you’re a low-risk operation.

All our reports, and all the fencing that we will perform for you are all compliant with Australian Standards, such as Australian Standards AS1725 and AS1170, and any local regulations.

Potential Risks of DIY or Poor Installation

So what are the obvious risks of installing a security fence yourself, or getting a mate to help?

Improperly installed fence posts can often sag or collapse. A security fence is a lot different than putting up a fence in your backyard and requires different installation methods.

Improper installation can lead to easy breaches of your fence. Incorrect handling of materials can lead to incorrect installation and vulnerabilities.

You may not know the area you’re working in. There are potential hazards underground, such as gas and electricity lines, and this can cause significant injury and damage.

Poorly installed fences, without the proper licences or permits, can void insurance, or increase potential liability in the event of a breach.

Why get a Professional to Install Security Fencing?

In simple terms, a professional installation will give you the opposite of what we listed above, but we will go into more detail. There are far more reasons to hire the professionals rather than saving some money on doing it yourself.

• Security and Deterrence. A good security fence looks intimidating, and they’re difficult to climb or get around. Professionals can include things such as razor wire or electrical fences, even reinforced fencing with deep foundations to prevent anyone digging beneath them.
• Durability. Professional installers make sure the fences are designed to last. They use heavy duty materials. They are installed with deep foundations, tamper-proof posts and strung tightly so there is no sagging.
• Compliance. All work is completed following building-codes and Australian standards. This ensures that you avoid fines or any legal issues if there is a breach.
• Security Integration. Professional security fence installers can smoothly integrate gates where appropriate, including extras like motion sensors and CCTV equipment. Plus, if you already have some of these systems as part of your security, then they can assimilate everything into one easy to control package.
• A Professional Finish. Above all else, you will be left with something that looks professional, looks serious, and will enhance the look and reputation of your business. If your business is storage of goods for other people, the first thing they will see is an excellently installed security fence that is imposing and makes them feel safe.

You can have the same high standard of security fencing for your residential home as you can for your industrial estate. The professional team at Gate Opening System will perform the same thorough security assessment and fence installation, no matter the size of the job. You deserve to feel safe, no matter where you are.

We know what it takes to fully install a security fence, integrate it with a strong gate, either sliding or cantilever, and connect up CCTV and other monitoring services. Don’t trust the general handyman. Trust the professionals with your security so you can focus on your business.