Joe DownsCEO & Co-Founder, Belrose Storage Group. Founder, Storage Moguls.

Why You Really Do Need a Gate Urban & Rural

2 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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Joe Downs explains why gates matter for both urban and rural properties. Urban facilities often need them for insurance and tenant safety, while rural gates deter opportunistic theft. A gate is your first line of defense.

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You don't even need a gate in the first place though, right? That's what some people ask. Yeah, you do. That's a question we get all the time. But yeah, you really do need a gate. The answer is almost always yes. If you have an urban facility, it's mandatory. High traffic and high crime risks make controlled access non-negotiable for insurance and tenant peace of mind. Even if you're in a rural facility, A gate is highly recommended. Opportunistic theft is a real threat everywhere. It doesn't matter where you are, and a gate is your first line of defense.