Commercial Parking Lot Gates – Expert Installation & Repair
At Robert’s, we’re more than just garage doors – We have the expertise to install or repair manual and automatic commercial parking lot gates for your Chicago business.
While our commercial garage doors are competitively priced, we understand that a parking garage isn’t always the best solution for every business owner. The cost of constructing a garage may not be justifiable for some, but that doesn’t mean you can’t protect your vehicles.
Automated commercial parking lot gates offer an effective solution to secure your parking lot while providing easy access for your employees and customers. We can install a system that suits your needs, with access granted via keypads, remotes, or other access control systems.
The Importance of Parking Lot Gates
As a business owner, you might not think much about your parking lot, but it’s a crucial part of your operation. Your parking lot is the first and last thing customers, employees, and suppliers see when they visit your location. Making a good impression starts there, but beyond first impressions, here are ways the gates giving access to your parking lot are important to your business.
- Security: A securely installed parking gate helps protect everyone who interacts with your business. For customers, employees, and suppliers, these gates provide security both during and after business hours and help streamline access for visitors involved with your business.
- Reduced Liability: In many cases, our legal system will hold you responsible for accidents, vandalism, and other crimes that occur in your parking lot. A poorly installed or dated parking gate can be used to show that your business was negligent in providing adequate protection.
- Increased Property Value: A secured parking lot has the potential to significantly improve your property value. An attractive, new, and secure parking gate can greatly improve the appearance of your business, allowing you to justify a higher asking price if you’re looking to sell.
Gate Installation in Chicago – Our Options
Whatever type of commercial gate you need, we can install it for you. Here are some of the more common gate options and the advantages of each.
1. Sliding Gates
- Space Efficiency: Sliding gates move sideways along a fence line, making them ideal for properties with limited space.
- Security: They provide a robust barrier that is difficult to force open.
- Durability: Typically made from sturdy materials like steel or aluminum, offering long-lasting performance.
- Automation: Easily automated, providing convenience and enhanced security with remote access control.
2. Swing Gates
- Aesthetic Appeal: Often considered more visually appealing, adding a touch of elegance to commercial properties.
- Cost-Effective: Generally, installation costs are lower compared to sliding gates.
- Simplicity: Easier to maintain and repair because of their straightforward mechanism.
- Automation: Can be automated for ease of access and enhanced security.
3. Bi-Folding Gates
- Speed: Open and close faster than sliding or swing gates, ideal for high-traffic areas.
- Space Saving: Require less space to operate, making them suitable for tight spaces.
- Security: Provide a high level of security, often used in locations needing quick and frequent access.
- Automation: Easily automated for improved security and convenience.
4. Vertical Lift Gates
- Space Efficiency: Perfect for areas with limited horizontal space, as they lift vertically.
- Security: Offer a strong barrier against unauthorized entry.
- Durability: Made from robust materials, ensuring longevity even in harsh conditions.
- Automation: Can be automated, providing secure and convenient access control.
5. Barrier Arm Gates
- Cost-Effective: Generally less expensive than other gate types.
- Speed: Quick to open and close, making them ideal for areas with moderate to high traffic volume.
- Ease of Installation: Simple to install and maintain.
- Automation: Easily automated, often used in parking lots and controlled access areas.
6. Retractable Security Gates
- Flexibility: Can be retracted when not in use, allowing for unobstructed access.
- Security: Provide a strong visual and physical deterrent to unauthorized entry.
- Durability: Constructed from robust materials, ensuring longevity.
- Space Saving: Ideal for areas where space is a premium.
7. Pedestrian Gates
- Safety: Provide controlled access for pedestrians, improving overall site safety.
- Integration: Can be integrated with other security systems, such as access control and surveillance.
- Durability: Built to withstand frequent use and adverse weather conditions.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Available in various designs to match the surrounding infrastructure.
Selecting the right gate depends on the specific requirements and constraints of your commercial property. Each type of commercial gate that we install offers unique benefits tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s maximizing space, enhancing security, or providing quick and convenient access.
Gate Repair in Chicago
In addition to expert gate installation, we repair gates, too! Our team of specialists made up of Robert, Benjamin, and Jack Faught can repair any metal gate structure. Plus, with our extensive experience in providing parking gate repairs in Chicago, we maintain a stockpile of hard-to-find replacement parts. For good measure, we provide 24/7 emergency repair services!
Installation or Repair – Call Robert’s Garage Door Professionals
Enhance your property value and boost your business’s curb appeal with a secure and attractive new parking gate from Robert’s Garage Doors. Not only will a secure parking lot improve safety and aesthetics, but as we said, it can also justify a higher asking price if you decide to sell.
With hundreds of gate styles and gate systems to choose from, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect match for your business’s parking facility. For professional, secure, and precise gate installation, or expert gate repair services, including emergencies, contact us today at (773) 906-1556!