Frequently asked
Why does the whole perimeter need surveying, not just the front fence?
Because a secure compound's security is only as good as its weakest section — a forgotten shared boundary or old low fence at the back defeats an otherwise strong frontage.
Can you coordinate with our access control (fob/ANPR) installer?
Yes — we'll coordinate gate and post positioning with your access control installer before building, since retrofitting hardware to a badly placed gate costs more later.
Should internal zone fencing match the perimeter spec?
Not necessarily — internal divisions can be a lighter spec, but they do need their own gate and access logic that doesn't conflict with the main site system.
Do you work with existing self-storage operators on multi-site fencing?
Yes, we can survey and quote across multiple sites for an operator wanting a consistent perimeter standard.
Self-storage facilities and secure compounds (plant storage, vehicle pounds, trade compounds) sell security as part of the product, which means the perimeter fence and access control system carry commercial weight beyond simple boundary marking.
We spec these sites around continuous perimeter integrity, controlled single-point access, and internal divisions that let different tenants or zones be secured independently where the site needs it.
Continuous perimeter integrity
The whole point of a secure compound fails if there's one weak section — a shared boundary with a neighbouring property, an old gap behind a bin store, or a lower fence section that predates the current use. We survey the full perimeter, not just the obvious frontage, before quoting.
- Full perimeter survey, including boundaries shared with neighbouring sites
- Consistent height and material around the entire compound, not just the frontage
- Anti-climb detailing at any section adjoining public access
- Controlled single-point vehicle and pedestrian access, separated where volume justifies it
Internal divisions and zoning
Larger compounds or self-storage sites sometimes need internal fencing to separate zones — different tenants, a secure high-value area, or a section leased to a different operator. Internal divisions don't need to match the outer perimeter's spec but do need their own gate and access logic that doesn't conflict with the main site access system.
Access control coordination
Most self-storage and compound sites run keypad, fob or ANPR-based access rather than a staffed gate. We coordinate post and gate positioning with your access control installer or existing system, since retrofitting access hardware to a badly positioned gate is more expensive than getting it right at build stage.
Specification checklist
- 1Survey the full perimeter, not just the visible frontage, for weak sections
- 2Match height and material consistently around the whole compound
- 3Plan internal zone divisions with their own independent gate logic
- 4Coordinate gate positioning with your access control system before installation
- 5Check for shared boundaries with neighbouring sites that need separate agreement