Chigwell Entrances
A gate that opens on your terms, with safety edges, photocells, and wiring quoted from the start.
What We Arrange
Tell us about your entrance and we’ll arrange a local installer to specify and quote the full job, motor, groundwork, wiring, and safety devices included.
A site survey confirms motor suitability, gate weight, and post condition before any work begins, meeting BS 7671.
Motor and gate arm matched to gate weight after a hinge, post, and alignment check, wired to BS 7671.
Rack and pinion sliding gate systems fitted where swing gates cannot open, track or cantilever options available.
No ground track means gravel, debris, and uneven surfaces cannot jam the gate, carriages carry the full load.
Made-to-measure mild steel or wrought iron gates, powder-coated to resist rust on Essex driveways.
Lightweight aluminium gate leaves reduce motor load and resist corrosion, powder-coated to any RAL colour.
Swing gate motors matched to timber weight after a post, hinge, and entrance check, Part P compliant wiring.
Gates fabricated to exact entrance dimensions in steel, aluminium, or wrought iron, automation designed in from the start.
GSM and app-based visitor panels let you see, speak to, and release visitors from your phone via a relay output.
An existing manual gate is assessed for balance, hinge condition, and post strength before a motor is specified.
On-site fault diagnosis covers motor, control panel, safety sensor, and manual release, gate left safe after every visit.
A service visit covers motor, safety sensors, hinges, wiring, and a closing force test, meeting Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations.
Gate weight, post condition, and opening arc confirmed on site.
Operator matched to gate type and weight, wired to BS 7671.
Specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every installation.
Quoted as part of the same job, not added after work starts.
Intercom and GSM access specified alongside the gate motor.
Full cycle test and force check before the job is signed off.
Done Right vs Done Cheap
A motor fitted without a proper survey creates problems that cost more to fix than the original saving.
A motor chosen from a description rather than a site survey is often undersized for the actual gate weight, leading to repeated strain and early failure.
A local installer surveys the gate weight, hinge condition, and opening arc before any operator is selected or quoted.
Gates fitted without safety edges and photocells can close onto a person or vehicle, failing DHF and Gate Safe compliance checks.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every installation we arrange, without exception.
Post foundations and cable ducting quoted separately after work starts can add significant unplanned cost to an already committed job.
Groundwork, post foundations, and 18th Edition wiring are included in the quote from the start, so the final figure matches the agreed one.
Swing gates need clear space to arc open, on a sloped or short driveway, they bind, scrape, or simply cannot open fully.
Swing, sliding, and cantilever options are all covered, and the site survey confirms which suits the actual entrance layout and slope.
Why Choose Us
We arrange local installers who survey first, specify correctly, and quote the full job, so nothing is left to chance or added later.
A local installer visits your entrance to assess gate weight, post condition, and power supply before specifying anything.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards as standard, not optional extras.
Post foundations, cable ducting, and 18th Edition wiring are costed upfront, so the agreed price holds.
Swing, sliding, and cantilever automation are all arranged, matched to the entrance layout after the survey.
Intercom, keypad, GSM, and app-based access are quoted as part of the same job, not treated as an afterthought.
How It Works
01
Tell us the gate width, driveway slope, power available, and who needs access, the more detail, the better the match.
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A local installer visits to assess gate weight, post condition, and opening arc, then specifies the right operator and safety devices.
03
Groundwork, motor, controls, and safety sensors are fitted in one job, then a full open/close and force test signs it off.
Who We Help
Whether the entrance is a private driveway or a commercial yard, the process starts with a survey of the actual opening.
You have a driveway gate that is heavy to open by hand every day, or an entrance that feels exposed. We arrange a local installer to survey the opening, specify the right motor and safety devices, and quote groundwork and wiring as one job.
Larger entrances on private roads often need sliding or cantilever automation where a swing gate cannot clear the space. We arrange a survey that covers gate weight, post condition, and access control, intercom or app-based, as part of the same specification.
New-build plots need gate automation specified before groundwork is finished, so ducting and post foundations go in at the right stage. We arrange a local installer to advise on gate type, motor, and wiring route early in the build programme.
Yards and car parks need reliable access control with safety devices that meet current regulations. We arrange a survey covering operator selection, safety edges, photocells, and access control, keypad, GSM, or intercom, quoted together.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Single swing gate installation | £2,500-£6,000 |
| Double swing gates installation | £4,500-£10,000 |
| Standard sliding gate installation | £5,000-£10,000 |
| Bifold gate installation | £7,500-£15,000 |
| Commercial sliding gate installation | £10,000-£20,000 |
Who We Are
Chigwell Electric Gates helps property owners get the right automated gate specified and fitted. Around Chigwell, Loughton, and Buckhurst Hill, most entrances suit sliding or cantilever automation where a swing gate will not work. Tell us the details and we arrange a local installer to survey, specify, and quote properly.
Areas We Cover
We arrange local installers across the area, matched to the postcode of your entrance.
Tell us your postcode and we’ll confirm whether we can arrange a local installer for your entrance.
Request a SurveyDescribe the gate, driveway, and access you need and we’ll arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job.