Gate Automation
Automated gates add convenience, security, and value to your property. Open and close your gates from the comfort of your car, control visitor access through an intercom, and know that your entrance is secured the moment the gates close behind you.
We design, supply, and install gate automation systems across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Mid Wales. As a Gate Safe Premier Installer, we follow strict safety standards on every project, because an automated gate that is not properly installed and commissioned is a genuine safety risk.
NEW INSTALLATIONS AND RETROFITS:
We install automation as part of new gate projects and retrofit systems to existing manual gates. If your current gates are in good condition and structurally suitable, adding automation is often a cost-effective way to upgrade your entrance without replacing the gates themselves.
Not all existing gates are suitable for automation. During the site survey, we will assess your gates and give you an honest opinion about whether a retrofit makes sense or whether new gates would be the better investment.
TYPES OF AUTOMATION:
Swing Gate Automation
Underground operators, ram arms, or articulated arms depending on the gate size, weight, and site conditions. We will recommend the right type for your installation.
Sliding Gate Automation
Rack-and-pinion drive systems for gates that track along the fence line. Ideal where space is limited or the ground slopes away from the entrance.
ACCESS CONTROL:
Automation is only part of the picture. We also install the access control systems that let you manage who comes and goes:
Video intercoms that let you see and speak to visitors before opening the gates. Modern systems include smartphone apps so you can answer from anywhere.
Keypads for code-based entry, useful for regular visitors, deliveries, or staff.
Proximity readers and fobs for hands-free access.
Automatic number plate recognition for commercial sites with regular vehicle traffic.
SAFETY:
This is where our Gate Safe Premier Installer status really matters. An automated gate is a piece of moving machinery, and it needs to be installed with appropriate safety devices to prevent injury. This includes photocells to detect obstructions, safety edges that stop the gate if it contacts something, and proper force limitation on the motor.
We carry out a full risk assessment on every automated gate installation, and we provide all the required documentation including a Declaration of Incorporation and a force test certificate.
Interested in automating your gates? Call 01952 740308 for a free site survey and no-obligation quote.
