7 Benefits Of Modern Driveway Gates

1. Increased Security

   One of the main benefits of installing a high-quality driveway gate is the added security it provides. This is achieved not only in the rigid design of your new driveway gate but also with the installation of access control systems, such as:

   • Audio or Video Entry – With these access control systems, you get to hear or see visitors before granting them access.

   • GSM Entry System – A GSM entry system is a telephone-based door entry system and is ideal where a hard-wired system isn’t available.

   • Key FOB Entry System – This system relies on visitors having a key FOB or keycard to gain entry, rather than a conventional key.

2. Enhanced Privacy

   Enhanced privacy is another benefit of a driveway gate that can be achieved with a state-of-the-art access control system, where you choose who can enter your property and when they can enter your property.

   This benefit is particularly important to homeowners who live on a busy street, maybe near a pub or school, or for businesses or organisations that need to limit the number of visitors they have each day.

3. Curb Appeal

   A modern driveway gate designed to your unique taste, and manufactured by a professional gate maker, will definitely add ‘curb appeal’ to your property, and potentially increase the selling value.

   Also, most good gate providers offer bespoke gate design, which means you get the chance to create a driveway gate that perfectly compliments the architecture of your property, even if it’s a little eccentric.

4. Increased Safety

   A decent driveway gate will provide a solid barrier between your driveway and the road, making it much safer for children to play in your garden, and as a handy way to keep pets, especially dogs from roaming the streets. And, by automating your driveway gate, safety is further improved as it helps prevent more ‘mischievous’ children unlocking the gate in the search for adventure, and finding themselves at risk on a busy road.

5. Convenience

   Again, by installing an automated, modern driveway gate with one of the gate industry’s newest automation mechanisms, you’re able to open and close the gate from your vehicle or home, potentially saving you from getting soaked in the rain.

   An automated driveway gate is also highly beneficial to people with mobility issues, as it removes the need to get out of their vehicle and doesn’t rely on the physical strength required for manual operation.

6. Available in a range of materials

   Modern driveway gates from quality gate providers, are available in a range of different materials to suit your specific requirements, whether you’re a domestic property owner or a business property owner. The main materials for driveway gates include:

   • Aluminum – Aluminum is an ideal driveway gate material, as it doesn’t rust, and it’s lightweight, making it highly efficient when automated.

   • Hardwood – Hardwood is also a great material for a driveway gate, as it’s extremely secure, and can provide both a classic and modern look.

   • Steel – Steel is highly secure as a driveway gate material, and also gives you a variety of options in design, such as fleur-de-lis style railings etc.

7. Low Maintenance

   Modern driveway gates are specially designed in a way that means maintenance for the owner is minimised. Good gate providers will also offer an aftersales service package that will include things such as:

   • An annual or biannual inspection

   • Cheaper repairs

   • Emergency callouts

   • Free or reduced-price spare parts

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If you’re looking for modern driveway gates, driveway security gates, or residential fencing, contact Gate Control, one of Bedfordshire’s leading gate designers, installers, servicers and repairers.