10 Good Reasons Why You Should Fit Electric Gates. Have you ever arrived home on a dark stormy night and had to get out of the car to open the gates, get back in the car, drive through, then have to get out again and close them. How wet did you get? Imagine the gates opening at the click of a button, driving through and then closing automatically behind you! Then with another click the garage door opens for. You drive in and get out in garage dry and warm. Stop dreaming and fit electric gates! 1. The number one benefit is security. Electric gates provide a buffer zone between your home and the undesirable elements lurking on the streets. Electric gates are a serious deterrent to the opportunist burglar, car thief or vandal. They are powered by motors that make it difficult for intruders to force open, you can also fit a lock for even greater protection. Your automated gates could form part of a comprehensive home security system which could include video surveillance of the entrance and boundaries of your property. They also keep out other unwanted callers and door-to-door salesmen. Visitors will normally use the intercom fitted by the gate to contact you before you let them in. This allows you to decide who enters your property. 2. Comfort is a major benefit. It is simple to open your gates using a remote control without having to leave your car. Stay warm and dry in the winter and cool and shaded in the summer. Electric gates have a very practical benefit too. If your gates are large and heavy it may be physically difficult to open and close them manually. 3. Convenience. Non-automated gates are often left open because it is just too much trouble to manually open and close them, let alone remember to lock them! 4. Providing safety for children and pets is very important. Just as unwanted visitors are prevented from entering by automated gates so children and pets can be kept safely on the premises. Electric gates can be set up to close automatically after they have been used, so you do not need to worry that you have left them open and allowed your children or pets to wander out. 5. Animals. Electric gates will help to keep out stray dogs and prevent them damaging the plants in your garden, or fouling the driveway. 6. Privacy. If you have automatic solid gates installed they will prevent prying eyes observing your home and vehicles. 7. Automated gates will also prevent other motorists using your drive to turn their cars or even to park. 8. Value. An attractively designed set of automatic gates will enhance the appearance of your home. They will give it extra style and exclusivity and so add to the value of your home. 9. Insurance. Finally you may be able to benefit from a lower insurance rate. Some insurers may offer discount for enhanced perimeter protection. 10. The cost of electric gates is much lower than it was  years ago.  Nowadays advances in  technology mean that gate automation is within reach of many more people. There are just so many benefits from installing electric gates that everyone who owns a home with a drive should strongly consider installing a set. You can improve your home security, your family's safety, make life easier and add to the value of your home at the same time. home · reasons · how to fit a slide motor · how automation works · make it safe · photocells · press releases  improve remote range · installing posts · loop detection · how to install underground motors · swing gates slide gates · garage door · why automate · why nice · remotes · accessories · manuals · contact us Sign up for our Free Newsletter Download a free Nice  catalogue.