No matter how safe you think your neighborhood is, Long Island isn’t immune to burglary. At All Island Security we know your family and pets’ safety and your peace of mind are important. You’ve done what you can to protect the inside of your house by installing our award-winning security system. But what about the outside? A simple solution could be to install a security fence. We’ve done the research for you and put together a list of pros & cons for fencing in your property for security.
- First the pro’s:
Crime Deterrence – Sometimes having a security sign in your front yard or on your entry door isn’t enough to keep burglars from trying to enter your Long Island home. Having a security fence will help deter criminals from getting a closer look through your home windows and back-yard shed, and make them think twice about attempting a break-in because there is no quick get-away.
Insurance Discounts – You can enjoy the benefit of getting a homeowners insurance discount not only for a monitored alarm system, but also when you install a security fence. It can also become a requirement from your insurance company when you install a pool or hot tub on your Long Island property. So two birds, one stone!
Control Accessibility – You decide who comes in and who stays out of your yard when you install a security fence. It provides a safe place for your children and pets to play, control over who comes through the gate for your backyard cook-out, and prevent unknowns from walking through your perfectly pristine Long Island lawn.
Privacy – In Long Island suburban neighborhoods, especially with close-built homes, it can seem like your neighbor is always in your personal space. You can enjoy a simple family BBQ or lounging by the pool without glaring extra eyes or that uncomfortable stare waiting for you to invite them to your private gathering.
- Now for the con’s:
Visual Alert Lost – Yes, a security fence will give you your privacy. But it will also block the view of the Long Island neighborhood watch group from noticing anyone sneaking around your property.
Cost – Building materials and labor (if you’re not a DIY kind of person) can add up quickly when installing a security fence on your Long Island property. Then there is the yearly maintenance. Specifically wood fences need paint and/or stain touch-ups and repairs from rotting or warping over time if not properly cared for.
Lawn Maintenance – You will have to spend extra time with your lawn care around your new security fence: cutting the grass, removing weeds or vines growing up the fence, and working around bushes or trees planted too close to the fence.
Not Unanimous – Before putting up a fence, you must first discuss it with the owners(s) of the neighboring yard(s). While each person may have a legitimate reason for wanting or not wanting a fence, you must come to a compromise. You could try the Long Island Dispute Resolution Center if you can not come to an agreement.
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