Swing Gate Automation
Your gate opens and closes on its own, with the right motor, controller, and safety sensors fitted to match.
Getting It Right
A motor rated for a light gate fitted to a heavy ironwork leaf will fault repeatedly and wear out the hinges within months.
Gate leaf weight and hinge load are confirmed before a motor is selected, so the opener is rated for the actual job.
An incompatible controller causes erratic travel, repeated error codes, and a gate that stops mid-swing without warning.
The controller and motor are matched to each other and programmed to the gate’s exact travel limits before handover.
A gate without photocells and safety edges can close onto a person or vehicle, breaching BS EN 12453 closing force limits.
Photocells and safety edges are positioned and tested to BS EN 12453 and BS EN 12445 requirements on every installation.
A post that shifts under motor load causes the gate to bind, misalign, and place stress on the opener arm over time.
Post stability and hinge condition are assessed at the survey stage, so structural issues are resolved before fitting begins.
What’s Covered
From a single gate leaf to a pair of older ironwork gates, the work covers assessment, fitting, and compliance testing.
Motor, controller, and safety sensors specified and fitted to a single gate leaf, with alignment and travel limit checks.
Paired motors and a synchronised controller fitted to both leaves, with sensor coverage across the full gate opening.
Hinge, post, and gate condition checked on an already-installed gate before an opener system is specified and fitted.
Photocells and safety edges positioned and tested to BS EN 12453 closing force and BS EN 12445 test method requirements.
Surface-mounted motor arm for standard post layouts.
Concealed motor for cleaner post aesthetics.
Programmed to gate travel limits and wired in.
Gate swing and hinge load corrected before fitting.
Why Choose Us
Accountability from survey to sign-off, with every stage of the job scoped and quoted before work starts.
A local installer surveys the entrance first, so the motor and controller are chosen for your actual gate, not a generic one.
Groundwork, wiring, and parts are quoted together, so there are no separate invoices appearing after the job starts.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every installation we arrange.
Closing force and sensor function are tested to both standards before the installation is signed off and handed over.
If an existing gate is suitable for automation, we say so. If it is not, the survey explains exactly what needs to change.
The Process
01
Tell us the gate size, post layout, and access needs so we can arrange the right local installer for your property.
02
The installer assesses hinge condition, post stability, and swing clearance, then quotes motor, controller, and wiring together.
03
The opener and sensors are fitted, tested to BS EN 12453 and BS EN 12445, and the system is handed over ready to use.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic swing gate | £2500-£6000 |
| Double swing gates for a home | £4500-£10000 |
| Secure swing gate system | £4000-£9000 |
| High-end or custom swing system | £6500-£14000 |
Describe the gate size, post layout, and access needs and we’ll arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job.