We must determine whether the existing post/piers are sturdy enough to withstand the proposed operators' constant forces and any "potential wind loading" that could damage the gates, piers, and posts. We recommend either rebuilding stone or brick piers with appropriate steel reinforcement or installing new steel or timber posts between or behind an existing pier if they are not strong enough.

NB: Timber posts are subject to twisting, splitting, and warping - our best advice is to specify steel posts – if aesthetics is critical, we can over clad the steel posts with matching timber board.

Typical delivery/installation lead-times from order placement are:

Automation/Access Control - 'supply only '– 24 to 48 hours

Existing Gates/Suitable Power already in place – 1 to 5 working days

Gate Express - 21 days approximately

New Steel/Timber Gate Systems - 4 to 6 working weeks

Aluminium Gate Systems - 6 to 8 working weeks

What power supply is required?

For domestic and residential use:

Single Phase, 240 volts, 13 amps, RCD protected circuit

For industrial and commercial use:

Single or Three Phase.

Note: Your electrician must be Part P certified and will specify the correct cable rating. All power supplies will need to conform to the latest IEE regulations.

Certainly, we are completely flexible and will scope/price the work according to who does what. Customers often undertake preparation work etc. within their skill capacity.

We can discuss the project requirement in detail during the site survey and come to an agreement.

More often now aluminium gate systems are able to be bolted to concrete pads and therefore a quicker installation can take place.

The simple answer is yes, that this is possible, but the gate design, operating method and size will be a major factor for deciding if there might be an issue.

A solid design and wide set of swing gates for example would have far more intense wind loading on the gate panels when closed than any of the open slatted designs. A solid design but sliding gate would not have the same potential issues of a pair of swing gates and the forces needed to keep them closed in high winds. Sliding gates will take a lot more wind load and are also better for preventing forced entry too.

So, yes is the answer, but it depends on the design and operating method.

From the day of order between 10-12 week to complete the project. 2-3 weeks for drawing, 6 weeks production, we book in installation once we know exact date of gate delivery and minimum 4 days for installation required.

Usually not, but if you live in a conservation area or have a listed building, you may need planning permission. It's a clever idea to check with the local planning department in your area.

You are responsible for obtaining the appropriate Planning Permission. Before any work begins, we recommend being open with the planning authorities. Retrospective permission is expensive and rarely successful after an event.

To comply with listed building consent, specific gate designs may be required in certain locations; typically, we can supply these designs. Steel designs have also been requested in the past for listed buildings and conservation areas, though timber is the most common specialist request.

Ground works like post hole foundations, lifting/relaying blockwork, and ducting between piers can be included in our installation.

However, if new construction is required, such as the construction of piers, the laying of driveways, extensive groundwork, or a new power supply, we can recommend several builders with whom we have previously collaborated on installations.