The driveway announces the official line of your property, noting where it begins and the kerb ends. Long, short, curved, uphill or down, the question isn’t if you should get a driveway gate. We know the answer to that question (it’s yes, by the way), the question is what will I gain from having a driveway gate installed by Fence Corp? We’ve collected and documented three reasons why you need to invest and invest now!
1. Privacy
You’ve fenced off your yard but your driveway is still a neighbourhood free-for-all; strangers approach the house unimpeded; stray pets dance onto your property, chilling out before leaving a present behind; everybody can see what’s inside your garage every time you open the door. It makes you uncomfortable, you wish you had more privacy from prying eyes and local gossips. A driveway gate can give you the privacy you desire, design to either swing out or slide across, depending on available space and preference – one touch of the remote, and the door opens and closes.
2. Security
Closely linked to personal privacy, home security should be at the top of every owner-occupiers mind. The driveway gate is a direct barrier staving off less committed burglars before they even creep across your yard. Their exit is made more complicated by the presence of a driveway gate and entry seems unlikely without being seen, particularly if you signed up for a CCTV camera.
3. Status
Owning an electronic or even wrought iron driveway gate lends your piece of real estate a certain cache. It will become one of the more stately homes on the block without even trying; a conversation starter, a curiosity, your investment may even start a trend, as neighbours share security secrets and your gate is the big elephant in the room.
4. Drive Up the Price
Selling your home, even if it’s not on the cards, is all about actual and perceived value. While the raw value of a security gate is minimal due to the low installation costs compared to say, a bathroom, a buyer will perceive the value of your home differently if they see you’re security conscious. An electronic security gate is not just a fashion accessory, it’s a selling point, particularly in areas without a lot of privacy or new developments – people like to feel safe, and a driveway gate screams safety!