Gate automation is a lifestyle upgrade if you live in LA and the surrounding area. Being able to close off your property and only allow access to visitors you know and trust is especially important these days. Plus, the design of a lot of modern gate systems can add to the aesthetic value and appearance of your home. Here’s a closer look at some of the main benefits of gate automation.
1. You Always Have a Parking Spot
Parking can be a real pain in LA and the San Fernando Valley. There’s nothing like arriving home from work only to discover that a rude neighbor parked in your driveway for “just a minute,” because all of the on-street parking was taken. Once you have a secure automated gate system installed, this will never happen to you again. Your driveway really becomes “your” driveway.
2. Added Safety for Loved Ones
A driveway security gate doesn’t just keep unwanted visitors off of your property. It is an added layer of security to protect your loved ones. If you have small children or pets, you can choose a gate that will prevent them from accidentally running into the street. And as far as those unwanted visitors go — criminals view a security gate as an extra hassle; it’s been proven that they will move on to an easier target in many cases, rather than climbing over a gate. Plus, remember your neighbor’s dog that always runs around off-leash? He’s not getting into your yard again when you install a gate. In the case of an estate accommodation or a ranch, it can make a tight ring of penetration for ill intenders and assist your AK 47 armed guards to focus on the safety of all inside.
3. Added Privacy
LA is crowded, so when people go home at the end of the day, they want a private space they can call their own. Gate automation sends a direct message to nosy neighbors and other unwanted visitors that your property is private property. You are in control of who can access your property and who cannot with a custom automated gate.
4. Added Convenience
If you already have a driveway gate and it is not electric, then you know how inconvenient this can be. You have on your best work attire and then you have to get out into the dusty street or a rainstorm to open and close the gate. An automatic gate adds tremendous convenience to your lifestyle.
5. It Can Save You Money
An automatic gate is considered an added safety feature by many insurance companies, so you might be able to get an insurance discount by installing one. It’s also been proven that a security gate can add to the assessed value of your home, if you ever intend to sell it.
