Gates and Access

secure your property

  • Fit hinge caps to all gates to prevent them being removed.
  • For gates without locks, fit a British or European standard padlock and chain.
  • Install motion-activated lighting at all access points, paths and driveways.
  • Low level dusk to dawn lighting. 
  • Laying gravel on paths and drives will provide an early warning of unwanted visitors.
  • Install security bollards to secute your property from thieves and unwelcome intruders.
  • For the more sophisticated system, consider Electronic Number Plate Recognition linked to an access control system.

Tommy T-Leaf Loves

  • Properties without gates
  • Gates which are easily climbable
  • Gates which can be lifted off their hinges
  • Unrestricted / unchallenged access to the property
  • Working unobserved

Tommy T-Leaf Hates

  • Restricted access
  • Access control systems
  • Motion activated lighting
  • Well lit paths and driveways
  • Walking or working on gravel

Crimestoppers

If you have any information about garden crime, you can call anonymously on this freephone number:

0800 555 111

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Gates and access recommended security products:

Asgard Annexe metal bike shed 6x3 £104 off RRP.
Asgard Annexe metal bike shed 6x3 £829.00 6' x 3' approx with max ht 4'9". The Annexe provides attack-resistant storage for bicycles. Extra strong security features include reinforced shed doors and surrounds, and double folded jounts. A secure place to store your bike.
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Asgard Annexe metal garden shed 6x3 £104 off RRP.
Asgard Annexe metal garden shed 6x3 £829.00 6' x 3' approx with max ht 4'9". The Annexe provides attack-resistant storage for valuable items whether in the garden, garage, or at your holiday home. It is ideal for storing bicycles and mountain bikes, toys, playground and sports equipment, tools and machinery, or as a general garden store - in fact anything that needs keeping safe and secure.
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Asgard Centurion Plus 2 large metal shed 5x14 A Massive £249 off RRP.
Asgard Centurion Plus 2 large metal shed 5x14 £1,978.00 Height: 2032 mm (6' 8"), Width: 1524 mm (5' 0"), Depth: 4409 mm (14' 3"), Min Base: 1730 x 4935 mm, Storage Capacity: 15.04 cu.m., Weight: 445 kg
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Asgard Double End Bike Locker: 2 Bikes £116 off RRP.
Asgard Double End Bike Locker: 2 Bikes £912.00 6'7" x 2'11" and 3'11" high. Store 2 bikes - one in each end of this secure, space saving bike store.
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