Childproofing and baby proofing in Brookhaven

Brookhaven is three different housing eras in one zip code

Brookhaven's housing is a mix of 1950s and 60s brick ranch homes, 1980s and 90s split-levels, and a wave of 2010s to 2020s infill new builds replacing the older stock. Each era brings a different set of childproofing challenges, and the right install depends entirely on which kind of house you are living in.

Ranch homes typically have everything on one floor, which simplifies gate placement but makes cabinet locking and furniture anchoring more important since the whole house is toddler territory. Split-levels have two short staircases within a few feet of each other, which means two gates in tight proximity. New builds usually have open-concept floor plans with wide doorways, so standard gates do not fit and extension panels are required.

Common Brookhaven-specific issues

• Daylight basements with full stairs. Many Brookhaven homes have a walkout basement that effectively adds a second home to the childproofing footprint. We gate the top of the basement stairs and often the bottom too if the space is finished.
• Open-concept kitchens. New-build Brookhaven kitchens flow directly into the family room, often through an opening wider than a standard baby gate. We use extension panels to bridge openings up to 72 inches.
• Split-level stair geometry. A gate at the bottom of the upper stair and a gate at the top of the lower stair can be within five feet of each other. We mount each to the correct side so neither blocks the other.
• Bonus rooms and playrooms above garages. Common in newer Brookhaven construction. These rooms usually have their own staircase and their own set of anchor points for tall bookcases and TV stands.
• IKEA furniture in nurseries. Extremely common. We install the included anti-tip straps to studs, or upgrade to heavier hardware if the piece is taller than four feet.

What most Brookhaven families ask for

Families moving to Brookhaven from intown often call us during the move-in week to handle childproofing before boxes are unpacked. The most common package is the full-home install, which covers gates, cabinet locks, furniture anchoring, outlet plates, and corner guards in one visit. A typical three-bedroom Brookhaven home takes four to five hours.

If you only need one piece of the puzzle, the most frequent standalone requests here are furniture anchoring (especially for IKEA Malm and Hemnes dressers in the nursery) and kitchen cabinet locks for families with crawlers just starting to explore.

Nearby neighborhoods we also serve

Near Brookhaven we also cover Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Chamblee, and Dunwoody. For the complete service area, see our areas overview.