Start with the entrance you use most
A property’s gate is more than a boundary feature. It is the entrance used by residents, staff, visitors and deliveries, making it an important part of an overall security plan. A gate that is difficult to operate, poorly controlled or left open can undermine other measures around the property.
WP Security supplies and fits Centurion and ET Nice gate motors for both swing and sliding gates. The correct motor depends on the gate’s weight and duty cycle. A properly matched system helps ensure that the gate is suitable for its daily use, while regular repairs and maintenance can address problems before they affect access or security.
Add visibility before opening
Opening a gate without knowing who is outside creates unnecessary risk. An intercom allows occupants to communicate with visitors before granting access. Video intercoms add the ability to see the person at the gate, while audio systems provide communication without requiring a view of the entrance.
WP Security installs audio and video intercom systems from Commax, Kocom, Ajax, Hikvision and Dahua. These systems are suitable for homes, complexes and businesses and can be used to speak to visitors and open the gate without leaving the property.
Control who can enter
Keys and remotes can be lost or copied, making it harder to control access over time. Access control provides a more structured way to manage entry, whether you need a single reader at an office door or a system covering several doors.
Available options include:
- Biometric readers for identity-based access
- Tags for authorised users
- Keypads for coded entry
- Systems for homes, businesses, schools and places of worship
Access control can help put you in charge of who enters, where they can go and when access is permitted.
Protect the approach to the gate
Security at the gate can be supported by measures that detect activity before someone reaches the building. WP Security installs Nemtek energisers and wall-top electric-fencing systems. These systems are designed to warn you when someone attempts to cross the boundary rather than waiting until they reach a door or window.
Electric fencing can also be connected to your armed response provider by radio or alarm. WP Security is an independent installer, so clients own their systems and can connect them to the armed response provider of their choice.
Plan the complete entrance
Gate automation, intercoms, access control and electric fencing each address a different part of the entrance. Combining the right measures can create a more practical security arrangement for the way your property is used.
WP Security provides a free on-site security assessment, followed by a written report and itemised quote. As a PSIRA-registered, owner-led company operating in Cape Town since 2000, WP Security can also repair and maintain systems installed by other companies.