When “Low Price” Comes Before “Long-Term Value”
We’ve had a run of enquiries lately that all start the same way:
- We quote a job.
- The client goes with someone cheaper.
- A few weeks later, they’re back — because the product failed or the supplier disappeared.
It’s not bad luck. It’s what happens when “low price” beats “long-term value.”
Take a Barrier, for Example
From the outside, it looks like just a bit of steel.
But behind the scenes, the difference between a good barrier and a bad one is huge:
- Using the right steel section so it won’t twist or buckle.
- Making sure welds are strong enough to handle real impacts.
- Galvanising and powder coating properly so it lasts for years, not months.
- Designing posts and foundations that actually do their job.
- Installing it to spec, so it works safely — long term.
That’s what you’re paying for when you deal directly with a UK manufacturer like Aremco Barriers.
We don’t cut corners, and we don’t rely on middlemen who add cost without adding value.
Here’s the Frustrating Part
We’ve spoken to so many contractors who’ve had to replace gates and barriers because of:
- Posts bending after the first knock
- Gates sagging
- Paint flaking off
- Constant call-outs
But here’s the truth — barriers and bollards shouldn’t be failing all the time.
That’s not “just what happens.” That’s bad design, bad fabrication, or bad maintenance.
The Reality
More companies are chasing the cheapest option every week. Imports, outsourcing — you name it.
But when it comes down to it, the real question is whether that barrier will protect your site when it matters most.
It’s easy to be cheap when you ignore long-term performance.
But cheap doesn’t stop ram-raids. Cheap doesn’t stop traveller encampments. Cheap doesn’t stop customers asking why their new gate already needs replacing.
Value does.
Our Promise
That’s why Aremco Barriers will never aim to be the cheapest.
We’d rather be the company you can actually rely on — the one that saves you money, hassle, and reputation in the long run.
