Archive for 2020

5 Tips for Residential Electric Gate Installation

Thinking about getting an electric gate installed? There tend to be two reasons why people have automatic gates fitted. First, they want to enhance the security of their home, or that of a relative. Or second, they want to increase the value of the property. The good news is that electric gates do both. There are, however, a few things to think about in advance of electric gate installations.

1. What’s the Primary ...

Security Gates Hampstead

Hampstead has managed to retain its village feel, whilst nestling close to the centre of London. Its bustling alleys, many independent cafes, boutiques and restaurants, and its proximity to Hampstead Heath makes this one of the most sought after places to live in the UK capital. It’s not surprising, then, that 1st Choice Security Systems frequently designs and installs security gates in Hampstead.

A Range of Security Gates in Hampstead

It’s not unusual to see security guards stationed ...

Wrought Iron Security Gates in London

Wrought iron security gates in London tend to be popular because they provide a stylishly decorative feature for driveways, as well as fulfilling their protective function. The history of decorative wrought, or ‘worked’ iron goes back to 16th century Spain and France. Fashionable railings and gates on the continent led to a trend for the same in London in the 1700s.

1st Choice designers love working with this timeless material. We’ve installed a number of ...

Residential Electric Gates in Richmond-Upon-Thames

The beautiful borough Richmond-Upon-Thames sits to the south west of the city, straddling London’s main river. It’s known as the location of Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and the London Wetlands Centre. But for residents it’s a location offering a mix of great restaurants, shops and entertainment, alongside the bucolic delights of Richmond Hill and Petersham Meadows.

The 1st Choice Security Systems team install residential electric gates in ...

Commercial CCTV Systems

In large cities where opportunist crime tends to be high, commercial CCTV systems make sense as a means of protecting your premises. Whether you’re managing the security of an office block, securing your small business, or defending your retail outlet against vandalism, CCTV is a cost effective deterrent against crime.

A professionally installed commercial CCTV system will:

• Deter opportunist theft
• Provide 24 hour live coverage of your premises
• Alert you to out-of-hours activity outside your property
• Deliver evidence, should a crime ...