Security Spikes – Frequently Asked Questions

As a leading intruder spike supplier to homes & businesses across the world – here are some of the common questions we get asked.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can Intruder Spikes be used?
Intruder Spikes are perfect for protecting walls, fences and  ledges.
Are Intruder Spikes Legal?
Yes. Intruder spikes are legal. Everyones situation is different however. There may be restrictions on where you can use them and at what heights.

There may be places where Intruder Spikes are not recommended. For example next to a public footpath on a low wall.

We recommend using warning signs to confirm the use of spikes. Believe it or not you have a duty of care even to an intruder.

You are resopnsible for adhering to the law.

Resources:

https://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/garden-boundaries-fences-and-defensive-plants/616/anticlimb-measures-for-fences-and-walls/

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/3

Do I need to display warning signs?
Intruder Spikes Uk strongly receommends you display warning signs prominently along the boundry.

You have a duty of care even to protect intruders from harm under the occupiers liability act 1984.

Displaying them can also be adeterrent to an opportinest intruder.

How to I work out how many I need?
The length of the spikes is 1.2 Meters.

To calculate how many you need, measure the lenght of the wall/fence you want to protect in meters. Then divide by 1.2.

For example if your wall is 18 meters: 18 divided by 1.2 equals 15. You therefore need 15 lengths.

How do you pack spikes for shipping?
Spikes are secured against a wooden 'backer'to protect the courier and customer during transit. They are then packed inside a double layered shipping box.

Please be careful when opening the box. We suggest opening the box on the floor. Handle the wooden backer when removing from the box. cut the ties to release the spikes very carefully.

When handling intruder spikes, though it can be hard, if you slip or drop them, try to resist the urge to catch them. Let them fall.

Can Intruder Spikes be cut to size?
Of course. If you need a section is smaller than a full length, simply cut it to required size.

We recommend cutting with an angle grinder and a metal blade though a hacksaw works too.

Do you remove VAT for EU orders?

Yes. Since the UK is now outside of the EU, we do not charge VAT on orders shipped to the EU including Ireland. The reduced price will be recalculaed once a delivery address outside of the UK is added at checkout.

What are your spikes made of?
Our Intruder Spikes are made from tough steel which is heavily ribbed during the manufacturing process.

This provides superior strenght in the finished product.

What does galvanised mean?

Galvanizing or galvanising as an anti-rust treatment applied to steel.

The steel is covered in a layer of Zinc. This can prevent rusting for up to 50 years.

Are Intruder Spikes easy to install?
They are. Intruder spikes cann be fitted in minutes. Simply screw down through the pre drilled holes to fix into the fence or wall below.

For fixing into concrete or bricks you would also need to use rawlplugs (wall plugs).

How do you ship Intruder Spikes?
We currently ship via TNT or Parcelforce.

Delivery will be between 2 and 5 days from Order.

 

How do you ship my order?
All orders are shipped with tracking information by either DHL, DPD or Royal Mail.

You willr eceive the tracking infomation when your order has been shipped.

Do I need to Paint my spikes?
Intruder Spikes are Galvanised so they are rust proof. Therfore there is no need to paint them for protection.

They can be painted however if you so wish.