Security, privacy and shade solutions in Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches run from Smithfield up through Trinity Beach, Kewarra, Clifton Beach and Palm Cove to Ellis Beach. Beautiful place to live, hard place to keep hardware looking new.
Salt is the deciding factor up here. Anything within a few streets of the water needs corrosion resistance taken seriously — the right mesh, the right coating, stainless fixings and a maintenance routine that is realistic. We would rather explain that at quote time than replace something for you in five years.
Suburbs and localities we cover
Smithfield, Trinity Park, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach, Palm Cove, Ellis Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Holloways Beach, Machans Beach
Salt-laden coastal air
Marine environments are unforgiving. We specify products rated for coastal exposure and talk you through the rinse-down routine that keeps warranties valid — a hose down every few weeks does more than people expect.
Sea breezes and airflow
Most beaches homes are designed to catch the breeze. Screening lets you keep those doors and windows open, which is exactly why insect and security mesh is so popular here.
Exposed sites
Open blocks near the water get more wind load. It changes bracket spacing, gate motor selection and what type of external blind will hold up.
Security work in Northern Beaches
- Holiday homes and rentals sit empty for stretches — screening and gate automation matter more when nobody is watching the house.
- Rear yards backing onto reserve or beach access tracks benefit from a pedestrian gate with keypad or remote access.
- Sliding stacker doors to the pool or deck are the usual first job.
Privacy, shade and comfort
- Zipscreen external blinds are the standard fix for exposed decks — shade, wind break and privacy in the one product.
- Aluminium louvres and slat screens give privacy from the street without killing the sea breeze.
- Motorised external blinds suit second-storey decks where reaching a manual winder is a nuisance.
Residential
Beach houses, canal homes at Trinity Park and Yorkeys, and newer estates through Smithfield and Kewarra. Coastal-grade security screening, patio enclosures for the pool area, external shading and gate automation are the common combination.
Residential solutions →Commercial
Resorts, holiday accommodation, cafés and body corporate managed complexes through Palm Cove and Trinity Beach. Access control, automated gates to car parks and durable external shading built for salt exposure.
Commercial solutions →Products & systems we supply
Frequently asked questions
Questions we're often asked in Northern Beaches.
What local customers say
Reviews left by Great Barriers customers on Google, where the business holds 110 reviews.
Fabulous customer service. Exceptional workmanship. All at a fair price. If I needed more security screens or doors I would definitely use them again. Thank you Shay and your team.
A really excellent creative carport gate solution. Looks good and works well. Shay has great attention to detail and has the courage to try new stuff. Highly recommend.
Can't praise Great Barriers Security enough. They did a bang on job. Communication with Mia was the best. I would highly recommend them for any security work.
The most wonderful family business. Every person we spoke to was extremely lovely and professional. We are beyond happy with the results.
Arrived next day and job done quickly and professionally when other tradies were unable to fix.
Absolute professional service. Punctual and communicative and competitive. Thanks Mia and Shay!
Free measure and quote, no pressure
We'll come out, measure up, show you the samples and give you a straight recommendation on what suits the property. Then it's your call.