Physical Security Systems
Physical security systems help commercial premises manage vehicle and pedestrian movement, protect restricted areas and control access at entrances, car parks and building perimeters. For many businesses, physical barriers remain one of the most effective ways to deter unauthorised access before it becomes a problem.
Pedris designs and installs physical security solutions for commercial premises, from perimeter security and vehicle access control through to pedestrian entry management and protection for vulnerable openings. Physical security can also work alongside electronic security systems, creating a more complete, layered approach to protecting your site.
Physical Security Services
Our commercial physical security services cover the following core solutions.
Security Gates
Commercial and perimeter gates that control vehicle and pedestrian access at entrances and site boundaries.
Security Bollards
Fixed, removable and automatic bollard solutions that protect entrances and pedestrian areas from unwanted vehicle access.
Security Barriers
Vehicle access barriers for controlled entrances, car parks and sites that need managed vehicle movement.
Security Turnstiles
Controlled pedestrian entry and exit for workplaces and other commercial premises that need managed footfall.
Security Shutters
Shutters for doors, windows and other vulnerable openings, helping secure premises outside of trading hours.
Security Grilles
Practical protection for windows, counters and other vulnerable openings across commercial premises.
Gate Automation
Automated opening and closing for security gates, which can be integrated with access control where appropriate.
Automatic Doors
Convenient, controlled entry points that support accessibility and managed access at busy commercial buildings.
Protecting Your Perimeter, Premises and Access Points
Physical security measures can be applied across many parts of a commercial site, from the outer perimeter through to individual doors and windows. Perimeter protection helps establish a clear boundary around a property, while vehicle entrances often need barriers, gates or bollards to manage who and what can enter a car park, yard or loading area.
Pedestrian entrances benefit from their own controls, whether that is a turnstile managing footfall at a busy site or a gate restricting access to a smaller premises. Doors, windows and other openings can be protected with shutters or grilles, and restricted areas within a building, such as storage, plant rooms or loading and delivery areas, often need their own dedicated measures.
The right combination depends on the site itself, including its layout, how it is accessed, and the level of security the business requires. Commercial buildings, industrial premises, warehouses, retail premises, offices and construction sites all present different access patterns and risks, so a solution suited to one type of site will not always suit another.
Layered Physical Security
Physical security is often at its strongest when several measures work together rather than relying on a single barrier. Security gates paired with gate automation give convenient, controlled access without compromising protection, while bollards combined with access control can restrict vehicle movement to authorised users only.
Security barriers alongside controlled vehicle access help manage busier sites, and turnstiles paired with electronic access control add a further layer at pedestrian entrances. Shutters alongside CCTV, and grilles alongside intruder alarms, are further examples of physical and electronic measures reinforcing one another.
Physical security can form one layer of a wider, integrated security strategy. Our electronic security systems are designed to complement physical measures where it makes sense for your premises.
Physical Security for Commercial and Business Premises
Different organisations have different physical security requirements, shaped by how their premises are used and who needs access to them. Offices often need to manage staff and visitor movement through a small number of controlled entrances, while industrial and logistics sites and warehouses tend to have larger perimeters, vehicle access points and loading areas that need their own protection.
Retail premises typically focus on securing entrances and vulnerable openings outside trading hours, whereas healthcare and education facilities often need to carefully manage access to different areas of a building. Public-sector buildings, construction sites and property-managed buildings each bring their own access patterns, and physical security can be tailored to help control access, protect vulnerable areas and manage movement around each type of site.
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How to Get Started
1
Discuss Your Requirements
We start by understanding your premises, security concerns, access requirements and objectives.
2
Identify the Right Solutions
We consider suitable physical security measures based on your site and requirements.
3
Plan Your Security Solution
The final solution can combine relevant physical security measures and, where appropriate, work alongside electronic security systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is physical security?
Physical security refers to barriers and measures such as gates, bollards, barriers, turnstiles, shutters and grilles that control access to a site or building and protect vulnerable areas from unauthorised entry.
What physical security measures are suitable for a commercial property?
This depends on the site. Perimeter and vehicle access points often benefit from gates, barriers or bollards, while pedestrian entrances may need turnstiles, and vulnerable openings can be protected with shutters or grilles.
What is the difference between security gates and security barriers?
Gates typically form a full physical boundary and can control both vehicle and pedestrian access, whereas barriers are generally used to manage vehicle movement at a specific entry point, such as a car park.
Can security gates be automated?
Yes. Gate automation allows gates to open and close automatically and can be integrated with access control systems where appropriate.
Can physical security work with CCTV and access control?
Yes. Many businesses combine physical measures with electronic security, such as CCTV monitoring a gate or access control managing a turnstile, so the different elements support one another.
What type of bollards are suitable for a business?
Fixed bollards suit permanent restrictions, removable bollards work well where occasional vehicle access is needed, and automatic or rising bollards suit sites that need frequent, controlled vehicle movement.
How do I choose the right physical security solution?
The right choice depends on your site, its layout, access requirements and the level of security you need. Get in touch and we can talk through what would suit your premises.
Discuss Your Physical Security Requirements
Pedris can help you consider suitable physical security measures for your premises, access points and perimeter.