When someone broke into Mrs. Patel’s house on Paardekraal Avenue last month, she wasn’t home. Her neighbor called her at work saying the back window was smashed. By the time police arrived, the thieves were gone with her TV and laptop. She called us the next day asking what she could of done different.

We’ve been installing security solutions around Krugersdorp for years now. From Kenmare to Monument, from Silverfields to Noordhang – we see the same problems over and over. Houses with no window bars. Gates that look strong but bend easy. Alarm systems that don’t actually work when someone climbs the fence.

Here’s what most people in Krugersdorp don’t know about home security – its not about one big solution. Its about layering different protections so criminals choose the house next door instead of yours.

Security Gate Installation

Every week someone calls us after a break-in. They always say the same thing – “I thought my front door was enough.” Regular doors take about 30 seconds to kick in. We’ve seen it happen on Luipaard Street, on President Kruger Road, even in the nicer parts near Monument Primary School.

Security gates are your first real barrier. We install them infront of your main door so even if someone breaks the lock, they still can’t get inside. The gates we use are made from solid steel bars, not the thin stuff that bends when you push it hard.

Most break-ins in Krugersdorp happen during the day when everyone’s at work. Criminals knock first to see if anyones home. If no one answers and there’s no security gate, your front door is getting kicked in within minutes.

We installed security gates at 15 houses in Wilropark last year after that string of robberies near the school. Haven’t heard of a single break-in at those houses since. Criminals see the gate and move on.

Cost depends on the size of your door. Standard door gates run around R2,500 to R4,000 installed. We measure, manufacture, and install usually within a week. All our gates come with pick-proof locks – the kind that can’t be opened with a screwdriver or wire.

Security Screen Installation

Your sliding doors are the easiest entry point to your home. We see it constantly around the Centenary area and near the Dam. People spend money on alarms and cameras but leave their sliding door with just a standard lock that pops open with a flathead screwdriver.

Security screens cover your entire sliding door with steel mesh or bars. You can still open and close the door normal, but theres a locked barrier that has to be removed first. Most criminals don’t even try once they see security screens – takes too long and makes too much noise.

Last winter in Muldersdrif Road, three houses got hit in one night. All through sliding doors. The house between them had security screens installed and the criminals walked right past it. Police told the owners that when we gave statements.

We use two types of screens. The mesh kind works good for ventilation – you can leave your door open for airflow but the mesh is still locked. The bar kind is stronger but you can’t see through as clear. Most people in Krugersdorp go with bars because they want maximum security.

Installation takes about 3 hours for a standard sliding door. We drill into the wall frame so it can’t be pried off. Price ranges from R3,000 to R5,500 depending on door size and if you want mesh or bars.

Common mistake people make – they install the screen on the inside of the door track. That don’t work because criminals just remove your whole door from outside. We install on the outside so the door itself becomes irrelevant.

Window Security Bar Installation

Windows are how criminals check if your home before they break in. They walk around the yard looking through windows to see what you got inside. If they like what they see and theres no burglar bars, your window is getting smashed that night.

We install security bars on every window – bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, everywhere. The bars are spaced close enough that no one can squeeze through but far enough you don’t feel like your living in a prison. Steel bars welded into frames that mount directly into your wall.

People ask us all the time – “What if theres a fire and we need to get out?” Good question. We install bars with quick-release mechanisms on atleast one window per room. You can open them from inside in seconds, but they can’t be opened from outside.

The Kagiso road area had major problems with window break-ins two years ago. We installed bars at probably 40 houses around there. The break-ins stopped almost immediatly. Criminals went to other neighborhoods where the work was easier.

Standard window bars cost between R800 to R1,500 per window depending on size. Corner windows or bay windows cost more because they need custom frames. Most houses in Krugersdorp have between 8 to 12 windows, so total cost runs around R10,000 to R15,000 for a full house.

We manufacture everything local. You tell us what you need, we measure your windows, build the bars at our workshop, then install them usually within 5 days. All bars get painted with rust-proof coating – black, white, or bronze to match your house.

Security Door Installation

Your back door is probably your weakest point. Most people put a security gate on the front door then forget about the back. Criminals know this. They go straight to your backyard and kick in the back door where neighbors can’t see.

Security doors are solid steel doors that replace your regular wooden or hollow doors. They look like normal doors but weigh about 60kg and have reinforced frames. Someone can kick these doors all day and won’t get through.

We installed a security door for a family on Burger Street after they got broken into twice in three months. Both times through the back door. Since we put in the steel door – nothing. Criminals tried once, left marks on the door from trying to force it, but couldn’t get in.

The doors come with multi-point locking systems. When you turn the key, three separate bolts lock into the frame – one at the top, middle, and bottom. You’d need a angle grinder to get through, and that makes way too much noise for any criminal to risk.

Price ranges from R5,000 to R8,000 per door installed. That includes the frame, locks, and installation. Takes us about 4 hours to remove your old door, install the new frame, hang the security door, and make sure everything locks proper.

Most people do their back door and garage entry door. Front doors usually just need a security gate since they face the street where people can see.

Fence Alarm Installation

You can have gates, bars, screens, and steel doors, but if criminals can climb your fence undetected, they’ll eventually find a way in. Fence alarms are your early warning system. They detect when someone touches or climbs your fence and trigger an alarm before they even reach your house.

The system works with sensors that run along the top of your fence. When the sensor detects movement or pressure, it sends a signal to the alarm box inside your house. You get a loud siren plus a notification on your phone if you have it connected.

We installed fence alarms at a complex near Krugersdorp Game Reserve last year. They were having problems with criminals climbing the fence at night to steal from garages. Since the alarms went in, they haven’t had a single incident. The noise alone sends people running.

Two types of fence alarms – electric fence alarms and vibration sensors. Electric fences give a shock when touched plus trigger the alarm. Vibration sensors just detect movement without shocking anyone. Which one you need depends on your situation and if you have kids or pets.

Cost runs from R8,000 to R15,000 depending on how much fence you need covered. Most residential properties in Krugersdorp need between 40 to 80 meters of coverage. We include installation, testing, and showing you how to arm and disarm the system.

Battery backup is standard. If criminals cut your power before trying to break in, the alarm still works. We also connect it to your main alarm system if you have one, so your security company responds.

Why Krugersdorp Homes Need Multiple Security Layers

Talk to anyone whos been broken into in Krugersdorp. They’ll tell you the same thing – criminals are getting bolder. They don’t just hit homes at 2am anymore. They come during the day, during load shedding, right after you leave for work.

Single security measures don’t cut it anymore. A alarm only helps if someone hears it and responds fast. Cameras only help after the fact when your trying to identify who robbed you. You need physical barriers that stop criminals before they get inside.

We always recommend starting with window bars and security gates. That covers your most vulnerable entry points for under R20,000 on most houses. Then add security screens for sliding doors. Then upgrade your back door to a steel security door. Finally, add fence alarms if your budget allows.

Mrs. Patel from the begining of this article? We installed window bars, a security gate on her front door, security screens on her sliding doors, and a steel back door. Total cost was R18,500. She called us two months later saying someone tried to break in again through the back but couldn’t get past the steel door. Police found pry marks but the door held solid.

That’s the difference between being a easy target and being passed over.

Service Areas Around Krugersdorp

We cover all of Krugersdorp and surrounding areas. Monument, Kenmare, Wilropark, Noordhang, Silverfields, Rangewood, Weltevredenpark area, parts of Kagiso, Munsieville – if your in the greater Krugersdorp area, we come to you.

Most installations happen within a week of calling us. We measure first, manufacture at our local workshop, then install. Nothing gets outsourced overseas. Everything is made right here.

People sometimes ask if they should just buy security gates and bars from a big store and install themselves. You can try, but here’s what usually happens – measurements are off by a few centimeters, so the gate doesn’t fit flush. Or the bars aren’t mounted deep enough in the wall, so criminals pry them out. Or the locks don’t line up right, so the gate doesn’t actually lock properly.

We’ve fixed dozens of DIY security installations that failed. Usually costs more to fix than it would of cost to just have us do it right the first time.

What To Do Right Now

If your reading this because you just got broken into – call us today at +27 66 533 5883 or +27 78 794 9993. We’ll come measure your house and give you a quote usually same day. We prioritize recent break-in victims because we know criminals often come back to the same house.

If your reading this because your worried about security – don’t wait until after. Call us at +27 66 533 5883 or +27 78 794 9993 to schedule a free security assessment. We’ll walk around your property, point out your vulnerable spots, and give you recommendations based on your budget.

The security situation in Krugersdorp isn’t getting better on its own. Every week theres more break-ins reported around Monument Park, more smashed windows near the schools, more families dealing with the aftermath of criminals violating their homes.

You can’t control what criminals do. You can only control how hard you make it for them to choose your house. Make your house the hard target. Make them move on to somewhere else.

Custon Gates and Projects has been securing homes around Krugersdorp since we started. We know the area, we know the problems, and we know what works. Our installations last years because we use proper materials and do the job right.

Call us at +27 66 533 5883 or +27 78 794 9993. Let’s make your home secure before something happens, not after.