The cost of doing business in Sydney is high, and margins for errors and profitability metrics are tight, to say the least, for the majority of SMEs and industrial businesses active in our city. Do you own a large amount of inventory and are you looking at ways to improve the security of your business premises while also enhancing the overall safety of internal workers? Then, there’s only one thing you can do, and that’s to invest in commercial fencing solutions. Industrial fences can:

• Restrict external visitors from accessing your premises and thus help you define predetermined entry and exit points, making it easier to manage delivery vehicles or the visits of contractors.

• Create a physical barrier between your business and the outside world. The main reasons for investing in commercial fencing are to prevent actions such as theft, vandalism or commercial espionage. But there is also the problem of legal liability in case of accidents.

• An industrial fence that makes use of anti-climb features and clearly limits access to your premises can represent a legal card in case someone enters the location of your business and gets hurt in the process.

• High-quality industrial fences can also conceal the sensitive operations necessary for the continuation of your business activities, and not least, they can improve your venture’s professional look and, in some cases, be a helpful tool in securing external investments.

Can It Really Improve the Security of Your Business?

Yes. What do you think is harder to climb? A tall and sturdy steel fence that makes use of enhanced security features, or a residential fence that’s more about style than safety? Security should be one of your business’ top priorities. How much is your work equipment worth? What will be the total financial repercussions of theft or vandalism for a business of your size? Realistically speaking, slacking off when it comes to security, after a business reaches a certain size, is pretty much a sentence to bankruptcy.

• Good-quality commercial fencing will make your business perimeter more secure, and as a consequence, the likelihood of intruders gaining access to your premises will decrease considerably.

• An industrial barrier solution installed by fencing contractors should make security monitoring easier and more efficient. This in turn could decrease the premium of your insurance policy and make it easier to secure financing for the purchase of equipment and inventory. External lenders and investors want one thing: Security and tangible guarantees.

• Quality industrial fencing made from pre-galvanised steel is durable, tough and can last for decades in the right set of conditions. Industrial fences are designed to withstand heavy usage, safeguard your many commercial assets and keep unwanted guests away, while also positively impacting the overall appearance of your property.   

What Are the Differences Between Residential and Commercial Fencing?

There are three main differentiating factors worth mentioning:  

1)                The Requirements

Residential fences are often focused on keeping children and pets inside your property’s premises and deterring casual trespassers from accessing your property. They are often more focused on stylistic cues than downright security, and while they are great at what they set out to do, they cannot realistically be utilised for the protection of large-scale enterprises. The solutions presented by industrially-focused fencing contractors, on the other hand, prioritise theft prevention and intruder deterrence. So, commercial fences are stronger, more durable, and often taller.

2)                The Used Materials

Residential fences can be made of a wide variety of materials, including timber, PVC or wrought iron. A popular choice, for instance, is aluminium, as it doesn’t rust, is quite easy to transport, and is cost-effective. But aluminium is also exceedingly soft and is not exactly suitable for large-scale perimeters. Do you want to protect a school, an industrial yard, or the premises of a factory? Then a better choice would be heavy-duty galvanised steel fences, with reinforced components guaranteed to last for years.

3)                The Overall Design

Residential fences need to incorporate the dwelling’s design specifics in the overall construction. So, a great emphasis must be made on appearance and compatibility with your property. Commercial fences, however, are taller and can feature special security features depending on the property risk profile. With panels that measure 2400mm x 2100mm, 25mm square crimped spear pickets and 40mm square tops, industrial fences prioritise function over looks, and are characterised by a strong design, ideal for keeping intruders away.

Why Use Professional Fencing Contractors?

In short? Because you need to work with someone who can ensure the fencing solution is installed correctly and can check if your security barriers fall in line with your requirements. Sydney might have a break-in rate of only 272 cases per 100,000 people. But this is not a guarantee that your business premises will not, at some point, catch the eyes of opportunistic intruders. Do you want to keep your employees and inventory safe? Then, you will need to pay special attention to their security.

Fencing contractors can advise you about choosing the right industrial fence option for the characteristics of your business. Moreover, they will ensure that the fence is properly installed and that its design respects local planning rules and boundary requirements. Plus, unlike a residential fence, commercial fencing solutions cannot really be installed personally. They are too heavy and robust for this.

It's Just Too Much Hassle

A fencing contractor will organise the equipment and labour necessary to install the fence in a timely and safe manner, and will also work with you to install additional security features that can improve your venture’s overall security.

Not least, the professional installation services provided by fencing contractors can be a way to reduce the likelihood of damage to underground utilities and prevent measurement errors that could necessitate redoing sections of the fencing solution. In the end, it all boils down to reliability and expertise. An experienced contractor can ensure that your fence fulfils its purpose and protects your operations for many years to come.