We Install New Automatic Gates And Automate Existing Gates
Electric Gate Automation installation is one of our main areas of expertise. We specialise in installing, maintaining and repairing all types of automatic electric gates. These can be domestic or commercial swing gates or sliding gates.
If you already have manual gates and want them to be automated, we will provide a full safety audit and design for safe automatic electric gates before we start any installation.
There are many different manufacturers of electric gate automation equipment and we are experienced and qualified installers of the leading brands. This means that we can provide you with the right electric gate automation for your needs and for your budget.
Many residential automatic electric gates do not need to be opened a lot each day. This means that you don’t need to pay for a system that is designed for frequent operation.
We will also suggest which types of automatic electric gates will give you the best use of the space you have available. Swing gates need room to open, so automatic sliding gates can be the best option in some instances. Swing gates also need to open onto driveways that don’t slope upwards or they will hit the rising drive.
Click here to see examples of various gate designs. You can also see some of our recent electric gate installations here. We also carry out all building work for pillars and electrical supplies to electric gates.
Call us now on 0800 195 1470 for the best electric gate installation options for your unique requirements. You can also read much more about how much electric gates cost here.
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Gate Automation FAQ
Getting Started With Gate Automation
Getting Started With Gate Automation
- What's the best gate automation system?
Choosing the best gate automation system for you depends on what you like, how much room you have and how you’ll use your automatic electric gates.
Your gates need to look good as they’ll be one of the first things visitors see.
They need to be able to move without hitting either permanent objects like your house and walls, or temporary things like parked cars.
They need to work in a way that suits your lifestyle, family needs and security requirements.
Read more to find out how to choose your best gate automation system here.
- What are the different types of gate opener?
Automatic gate openers are the motors that push and pull driveway gates open and closed at the press of a button.
But what are the different types of gate opener available to do this job?
If you have gates that swing open and closed, there are a few different types of these gate openers. These include rams and linear screw gate motors, articulated arm gate openers and underground gate operators. Less common but as discrete as undergrounds are in-post gate motors.
If you are looking at a sliding gate, there is only one type of gate opener.
- How much do electric gates cost?
The price of electric gates includes lots of different things so there’s a big range.
First there’s the gate or gates and what they’re made from and how big they are.
Then there’s the entire system of gate automation which includes gate motors, controls, safety device and access control.
Then there’s all the groundworks and preparation needed for new automatic driveway gates.
Finally there’s the cost of the installation with a professional gate installer.
Professional Electric Gate Installers
Installing electric gate automation systems on existing or new gates needs experience, knowledge and specialist skills. It also needs a deep understanding of the safety issues of gate automation. You need to know that your gate automation installer is the best and you need to know that they care enough to make your job special to them.
The job in the image illustrates how detailed automatic electric gate installation can be. This shows brand new gates being installed with underground gate automation to open and close them. You can also see how extensive the drainage required to ensure the gate motors work properly has to be. Not all underground systems need this much drainage but your installer should carry out a full assessment. Only then will they know what your unique requirements are.
At Electric Gate Repair London we have the experience, skills and attention to detail that gives you the best electric gate automation at the right price. Contact us now to talk about your new automatic gates.
