Begin with a room-by-room walkthrough
List every opening a child can reach, including windows beside furniture and internal stair gaps. Note how the opening operates, whether there is a suitable railing and where a child could climb. This gives the survey a useful starting point beyond a balcony photograph.
Tell us the children’s ages and how the household uses each space. We discuss cable spacing, mesh specification and attachment options in that context. No net or grill makes an unattended opening risk-free; adult supervision remains essential.
Compare grills and nets by purpose
Invisible grills use tensioned cables in a track layout and can suit openings where a clear outlook matters. Child safety nets enclose a defined area with mesh and a supported perimeter. The right choice depends on the structure, intended use and available fixing points—not appearance alone.
Bird nets are a different application. Do not assume a mesh sold for pigeon exclusion is suitable as a child barrier. Ask for the proposed specification and limitations to be included in the written quotation.
Keep the protection usable over time
Check that windows can still operate as intended, cleaning access is understood and furniture is not placed against the barrier. After installation, inspect the perimeter and report damage or loosened fixings rather than continuing to rely on a compromised system.
A coordinated survey can also include pets and utility drying. Keep those requirements separate in the scope so the chosen barrier is not weakened to accommodate another fitting.