Electric gates are popular amongst both residential and commercial properties, and with good reason. They provide a reliable way to make your property feel safe, secure and more private. Controlling the access to your property enables you to choose who is entering and exiting your home or business, enhancing any other security solutions you have in place. However, they need to be kept in good condition, as damaged electric gates can not only compromise the security of your property, but potentially even prove dangerous to anyone attempting to pass through them. Here at Gate Auto, we’re passionate about helping you

Our electric gate kits offer security, convenience, and an elegant entrance to your property. However, before installing electric gates, it's important to consider the costs involved. Apart from the initial installation expenses, it's essential to understand the ongoing costs that come with running an electric gate. So, here at Gate Auto, this week we’ll be taking a quick look at a few of the factors that influence the cost of running electric gates, and provide you with some insights to help you make an informed decision as to whether electric gates are the right choice for you!

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Driveway security is one of the most important factors many homeowners take into consideration when they’re looking to protect their property and loved ones from the prospect of intrusion. Fortunately, there are several ways you can improve your driveway security that are relatively easy to implement (not just electric gates!). All of these changes can be really helpful when it comes to maintaining a safe and secure perimeter around your home, and many of them can actually add value to your property as well. So, here at Gate Auto, we’ve put together a quick list of the most

Regardless of your home environment or design, electric gates are always worth the investment. With more and more homeowners choosing to install them for added security and convenience, if you’re wondering whether or not electric gates are actually worth the investment, here at Gate Auto we’ve listed out a few of the key factors that are worth keeping in mind.

3 key benefits of electric gates

Our electric gate kits can provide households and commercial businesses with a range of unique benefits, regardless of shape or style. If you’re on the fence about whether electric gates are the right option

Electric gates have become increasingly popular among UK homeowners in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a range of benefits that make them a practical and convenient addition to any property. Here at Gate Auto we’re one of the UK’s leading providers of automatic gates, and we understand exactly why electric gates have become such a popular choice with UK homeowners. Of course, the specific benefits can vary depending on the kind of gate kit you choose, but here are a few of the main factors.

Additional security

One of the most significant advantages of electric gates is their

Even if you’ve never bought an electric gate automation kit before, it doesn’t take a lot of experience or expertise to work out that it’s not a decision you can make off-the-cuff, whether buying it for your own home or for your business. Whatever the intended setting or application though, there are a couple of universal considerations you’ll have to think about before you commit to making any final decisions. We’ve summed up five of the most important below!

What type of gates do I need?

OK, so we’re starting off with quite a bit question – so big, in fact,

In short, yes - existing gates can indeed be automated. In fact, that’s exactly what we do here at Gate Auto. We’re one of the UK’s leading suppliers of electric gate opener kits and access control systems for automatic gates including swing gates, sliding gates and cantilever gates, supplying to both the trade and public for residential and commercial properties. So, whatever type of gates you’ve got, we can help.

What sort of gates can be automated?

There are several different types of gates that can be automated, including swing gates and sliding gates. Generally, the process of automating each type

For over 30 years here at Gate Auto, we’ve been providing our customers with automatic electric gate openers and access control systems within both residential and commercial properties. We know what it takes to supply and install an effective gate automation system, and we know that a reliable gate remote control is required to make your new or existing gate system operate as it should. We provide a variety of gate remote controls from top brands including Beninca, LiftMaster, FAAC, BFT, and GSM to suit every price point. From simple button openers to the more high tech ‘call

Electric gate kits are a worthy investment for any commercial business. Whether you’re looking to add some extra security by incorporating access equipment, or you’re looking to add a bit of value to your premises before selling, electric gate automation can really benefit your commercial business. Here at Gate Auto, we’ve been market-leading providers of electric gate automation for over 30 years, and throughout that time we’ve been providing our customers with a variety of electric gate kits and garage door openers across a wide range of environments, both commercial and domestic. So, if you run a commercial business and you’re

Electric gates are designed to be resilient, so if you think yours may be damaged, it can be understandably frustrating. Before you make any snap judgements on the state of your gates though – or if you’re even considering how to fix them – it’s worth running through a few important steps first. We have over 30 years of experience with electric gate kits ourselves here at Gate Auto, so we can always provide some tailored advice on what to do in an emergency situation. Before you pick up the phone though, here’s what we’d suggest…

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