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Wrought Iron Security Gates Hertfordshire

Whether you’re travelling through St Albans, Watford or Letchworth, keep an eye open for some rather handsome wrought iron security gates in Hertfordshire. The 1st Choice Security Systems team have been busy lately, designing and installing bespoke driveway gates for a number of clients in the area. In each case, the priority was security, but it wasn’t to be a the expense of aesthetic design!

The crime rate in Hertfordshire isn’t ...

Security Grilles for Doors and Windows

In an age dominated by technology, it’s perhaps surprising that security grilles for doors and windows remain so popular. Our customers have given us a number of reasons why they prefer a physical deterrent, rather than depending solely on alarms or CCTV systems:

• With security grilles there’s no worrying about having a monitoring company on board.
• If your alarm goes off, you’re still dependent on the police arriving fast, whilst grilles are a solid, immovable object.
• No ...

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 ...