Trackless Sliding Gates
A gate that clears the ground completely, runs smoothly on any surface, and needs no track to maintain.
What Goes Wrong
A gate leaf cut to match the opening exactly has no counterbalance tail, so the system droops and binds within months.
The gate leaf is sized to extend 50% beyond the clear opening, confirmed at survey, so the tail carries its share of the load.
Essex clay shifts seasonally; posts set in shallow concrete lean over time, pulling roller assemblies out of alignment.
Footing depth is specified at survey to suit the clay subsoil, keeping posts plumb through seasonal ground movement.
Rollers set without a final alignment check cause the gate to run unevenly, wearing the frame and stressing the motor.
Roller alignment is checked and adjusted at commissioning, so the gate travels straight and the operator runs within its rated load.
Ordering a gate before measuring available run-back space means the leaf cannot retract fully, blocking part of the entrance.
The survey measures side run-back before anything is specified, so the gate retracts clear of the opening every time.
Scope of Work
From the gate leaf and roller gear to the footings and automated operator, every element is quoted as one job.
Galvanised steel gate leaf sized to the opening, hung on roller assemblies with no ground track required.
Posts set in concrete footings at a depth suited to the ground conditions, keeping the system stable long-term.
Gate leaf extended beyond the clear opening so the tail balances the system and prevents drooping or binding.
Sliding gate motor wired to 18th Edition standards, with safety edges and photocells to DHF and Gate Safe requirements.
Intercom, keypad, or app control added to the operator so the gate opens from inside or remotely.
Cantilever leaf supplied with or without a motor.
Entrance measured before any gate is specified.
Worn rollers replaced on existing cantilever frames.
Site assessed where ground level changes across the opening.
Why Choose Us
Suitability assessment, correct specification, and a single quote covering every part of the job, that is what we arrange.
A local installer visits to measure run-back, check ground conditions, and confirm footing depth before anything is ordered.
Groundwork, gate supply, operator fitting, and 18th Edition wiring are quoted together, no separate trades to coordinate.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every automated installation.
We connect you with vetted independent local partners who know Essex ground conditions and local driveway layouts.
If the side run-back or ground conditions make a cantilever impractical, the survey will say so before any cost is committed.
The Process
01
Tell us the opening width, available side space, and ground conditions so we can arrange the right local installer for your site.
02
The installer visits, measures run-back and footing depth, and returns a single quote covering gate, groundwork, and wiring.
03
Posts are set, the gate leaf is hung and balanced, roller alignment is checked, and the operator is tested before handover.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Domestic cantilever gate | £4500-£8500 |
| Heavy-duty cantilever gate | £6500-£14000 |
| Commercial cantilever system | £10000-£20000 |
| Custom cantilever installation | £12000-£25000 |
Describe the width, slope, and available side space and we will arrange a local installer to survey, specify, and quote the full job.