Everything we get asked,
before the kettle boils.

Typically 12–16 weeks from your first call to the day the gate opens: a week or so to arrange and do the site visit, ten days for the drawing, a few weeks while you decide, then six to ten weeks in the workshop and two days on-site.

No. The 90-minute site visit is free and without obligation. We ask only that you're genuinely interested in a gate — not researching prices for fun.

Yes, by appointment. Ring first so the kettle's on and we can make sure a gate is on the bench rather than in the galvanising bath.

Installation is Monday to Friday only — we try not to disturb neighbours with groundwork at weekends. Site visits can be arranged on Saturdays by agreement.

Yes, if it's achievable in iron or steel at the width you need. Bring the reference to the site visit and we'll tell you honestly whether it can be made to scale.

We've installed twin-leaf swing gates up to 7m total opening and cantilever sliders up to 9m. Beyond that, structural engineering input is required for the piers and motor foundation.

Usually yes. We've matched Victorian ironwork, Edwardian estate gates and 1970s continental-style designs. Bring good photographs to the site visit.

Yes. A pedestrian wicket gate within or beside the main gate is included in most large commissions at no extra cost.

BFT (underground and above-ground), FAAC, CAME and for sliders, BFT Ares and CAME BX. We don't use budget or own-brand motors.

Usually yes, if the structure is sound. We assess hinge condition, leaf weight and pier stability before quoting. If it can't be done safely, we'll tell you before we start.

Every motor comes with an emergency manual-release key. Battery backup is standard on most motor types and is strongly recommended.

Yes. Smart-app control is available on all motor types we install. It allows opening, closing, status monitoring and sharing access with family members or regular visitors.

Usually not, if your gate is under 2m — or under 1m where it sits next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 Directions can remove these rights. We recommend checking with your local authority before ordering.

BS-EN 13241, the European standard for industrial and residential powered gates. Every motor installation is force-tested against this standard on the day of commissioning, and we issue a written certificate.

Conservation area consent is sometimes required for new gate structures, independent of automated status. The motor itself rarely affects consent. Again, check with your local authority.

All our gates come with a written parts-and-labour guarantee of up to five years depending on specification, covering both the gate and the automation. Extended service plans are available.

We recommend a full inspection annually. This includes force-limit testing, lubrication, a safety-edge check and a control board diagnostic. Most problems caught early are cheap to fix; left, they aren't.

We take on inherited gates — ones we didn't make. Ring us, describe the motor brand, and we'll tell you on the call whether we can help. If we can't, we'll point you to someone who can.