Bespoke Entrance
A handcrafted timber entrance, with smooth electric opening, preserved grain, and no more struggling with heavy gates.
What We Do
Covering bespoke timber design, rot-resistant treatments, motor specification matched to gate weight, and maintenance guidance
Wooden Gate Design & Installation
Custom timber gates made to measure, with motor sizing and BS 7671 wiring.
Timber Gate Maintenance & Treatment
Seasonal sealing and rot-resistant coatings to extend timber gate life.
Why Rayleigh Electric Gates
Incorrect post foundations or missing sealants cause sag and rot, especially on Ashingdon's heavy clays and frost-exposed driveways.
Rural exposure and frost cause timber decay; untreated gates need costly repair.
Heavy clay soils require deep posts; otherwise gates sag and motors wear quickly.
Worries over resealing intervals, flaking finishes, and hinge lubrication.
Posts set to at least 1.2m depth with concrete backfill to prevent sag on heavy clay and sloping sites.
Duty-rated motors matched to timber gate mass reduce overload and prolong motor life under frequent daily use.
Who We Help
Scenarios for Ashingdon properties that need timber gates designed for countryside exposure and long private drives.
Owner-occupied homes on Church Lane or Ashingdon Road needing timber gates that handle long runs and field exposure.
Isolated homes and farm driveways requiring durable timber gates and duty-rated motors for repeated daily operation.
Managers needing maintenance plans and weatherproof automation to avoid tenant callouts in Ashingdon's inland frost conditions.
How We Work
Clear steps from site assessment to handover, including timber specification, motor selection, and maintenance guidance.
Site survey
We inspect the driveway, soil, and access to confirm gate size, hinge positions, post depth and motor access requirements.
Design & specification
Bespoke timber design is agreed, rot-resistant timber and sealants selected, and a motor is specified to match gate weight.
Installation & handover
Posts set, motor and control wiring installed to BS 7671, gate geometry checked, then a maintenance plan is handed over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical details on durability, foundations, maintenance and local planning for rural properties.
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Who We Are
We help Rayleigh homeowners and businesses find the right electric gate installer for their job. Every enquiry is handled by someone who knows the local area and the work involved. All installations meet Gate Safe and BS 7671 standards.
Our Full StoryWe exist to make electric gate installation straightforward for Rayleigh property owners, by arranging experienced local installers who deliver safe, compliant work.
Compliance
Every installation meets Gate Safe and BS 7671 standards
Transparency
Detailed quotes upfront with no hidden fees or surprises
Locality
Only Rayleigh-based installers familiar with local properties
Responsiveness
Same-day replies to enquiries and emergency callouts available
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Pressure-treated hardwoods plus rot-resistant sealants and scheduled sealing slow decay in exposed rural conditions.
Install includes wiring to BS 7671, test cycle tuning, and a written maintenance schedule for seasonal sealing and lubrication.