In older town houses
Steep internal stairs, low roof parapets and windows with widely spaced grills are common in older homes. Each needs closing: a net along the stair side, a net above the parapet, and a small-mesh net across wide grills.
In family houses
The roof and the staircase to it are usually the first priority, followed by the upstairs balcony and bedroom windows.
In newer flats
The balcony comes first, especially any gap under a glass or steel railing, followed by windows that open wide.
The materials
| Part | What goes in |
|---|---|
| Net | Thick UV-stabilised nylon or HDPE; knotless if preferred |
| Mesh | Smaller than standard, so feet find no foothold |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts at close spacing |
| Ties | On the outer side, away from small hands |
On the day
We walk through the home, measure each opening including gaps at floor level, fix anchors close together, tension the border, lace the net with extra ties at the corners and bottom edge, close railing gaps and press along it at child height.
Afterwards
Once a month, look for loose ties, furniture moved against the net and any cut threads.
Grandparents
In many Rajahmundry families, grandparents look after toddlers during the day. Secured stairs and balconies make that much easier.
Visitors
During festivals, homes fill with visiting relatives whose children don’t know the house. Securing the roof and stairs beforehand is a sensible precaution.
Read more about children safety nets, or see our guide on how to childproof a balcony.
Common situations we see
A crawler who’s found the stairs. Once a baby starts crawling, the stairs become the first target. A net along the open side, combined with a gate at the top, makes them safe.
A window above the bed. Children climb on beds to look out. A small-mesh net or close cable grill across the window stops them leaning out too far.
The roof on a hot evening. The whole family goes up after dinner, and toddlers wander. A net above the parapet means you don’t need to watch the edge every minute.
In what order should we secure the house?
Start with anything a child can reach without help and could fall from: the roof edge, stairs and the balcony. Then windows that open wide enough for a child to climb into, especially above a bed or sofa. Finally, any duct or light well opening a curious child might reach. We can do all of these in one visit.
Choosing the mesh
A smaller mesh than standard gives no toehold for climbing and stops small hands reaching through. Knotless netting is softer to touch, which some parents prefer for areas where children play.
Before we come
Note every place your child can already reach, and every place they will reach once they can climb onto a chair. Send photos of each on WhatsApp so we can bring the right net and enough anchors.
