As commercial construction contractors, we’re always surprised when security doors, shutters or grates aren’t included in a project’s pre-planning phase. We’ve taken care of countless installations during commercial remodels, but these important fixtures serve you and your project best when they’re part of the original plan. Here’s our list of 10 reasons why installing commercial security doors during construction just makes sense.
1. You Save Money – The price of security doors isn’t coming down. The cost of their installation goes up when you have to tear out existing doors and retrofit everything to accommodate the new fixtures.
2. They’re Part of the Budget – Instead of taking a one-time hit in the future, make the cost of security doors a part of your construction budget. Vendors are more inclined to offer material discounts on large projects than single installations, and that helps hold down costs.
3. You Get What You Want – Doors, grates and shutters come in a surprisingly wide variety of security configurations that can be customized for your project. Working them into an older building limits your options.
4. Help Is Always Good – You’re not on your own choosing the right security doors and shutters. Your commercial general contractor has multiple sources for different types of security setups. He’s familiar with all of the equipment, and he can recommend the best choices for your new property.
5. The Doors Stay Open – If you wait to install security doors after you’ve opened for business, customers and employees have to work around crews tearing out old fixtures to make way for new doors. That kind of remodel is disruptive and hard on business at the cash register.
6. Tenant Improvements Are Easier – Keeping everyone happily on the same page can be a challenge during this type of construction. Satisfying tenants becomes easier when security issues are addressed before working out details in lease negotiations.
7. Insurance Carriers Love Security – Details count with insurance companies, and they add up everything before they present you with the final cost of coverage. Including commercial security doors in your site’s construction makes your insurance carrier happy.
8. Systems Stay Simpler – When you build security into your initial construction plans, it’s easier to set up and coordinate different system components. Cameras, alarms and motion sensors are simpler to synchronize, and that helps control installation costs.
9. You’re Up to Code – Every municipality has a labyrinth of regulations and building codes, and your security doors have to comply. When they’re part of original construction design, your commercial general contractor navigates the paperwork and handles the details.
10. Planning Means Peace of Mind – Your commercial site represents a substantial investment. Security doors work as advertised by protecting your property and ensuring customer and employee safety. It just makes sense to build that security into your project. Consider it an investment in your peace of mind.
When you’re planning new commercial construction, you want to work with an experienced contractor who covers all the details. We offer more than 40 years of industry expertise, and our teams excel at pre-construction design tailored to your job. From convenience stores and QSR sites to retail outlets and office centers, Stovall stands ready to serve you and your project. We always deliver our very best, so contact us today.