Trackless Sliding Gates
A gate that slides without touching the ground, so gravel, frost, and uneven surfaces never stop it.
What Goes Wrong
A cheaper tracked system looks straightforward until the ground, the debris, or the span proves otherwise.
Gravel, leaves, and mud collect in a ground track and jam the gate, often within the first season on an Essex driveway.
Carriages fixed to a post carry the gate clear of the ground, so debris has no channel to block.
A sloped or frost-heaved surface throws a ground track out of level, causing the gate to drag and the motor to overload.
The gate hangs above the surface, so minor ground movement or slope does not affect its travel.
Openings over four metres require a substantial ground rail to stay stable, adding cost and a permanent obstacle across the drive.
The counterbalance overhang behind the post keeps the gate level across wide openings without any ground-level structure.
A tracked gate that sits on worn rollers or a settled track goes out of line repeatedly, needing adjustment every few months.
Anti-lift rollers on the carriages hold the gate in a fixed plane, so alignment stays consistent between service visits.
Scope of Work
From the support post foundations to the motor and manual release, every element is quoted as part of the same job.
Hot-dip galvanised steel gate leaves resist rust and suit the weight demands of cantilever carriage systems.
Carriages are bolted to a concrete-founded support post, set to the correct height and spacing for the gate weight.
A sliding gate operator is sized to the gate weight and opening frequency, wired to 18th Edition standards.
Obstruction detection is specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards, covering both the leading and trailing edges.
A keyed manual release lets the gate slide by hand during a power cut, without needing tools or disassembly.
Limit gate travel at both ends of the run.
Keeps the gate leaf rigid across its full width.
Set and tested across full travel before handover.
Post bases and cable ducting quoted upfront.
Why Choose Us
We connect you with vetted local partners who survey, specify, and install the full system, not just the gate leaf.
A local installer visits to measure run-back space, check post positions, and confirm ground conditions before pricing.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every cantilever installation we arrange.
Post foundations, cable ducting, and any groundwork are included in the initial quote, no surprise additions later.
All motor and control panel wiring is carried out to 18th Edition standards and quoted as part of the same job.
We connect customers with vetted independent local partners who carry out cantilever gate work in the Chigwell area.
The Process
01
Tell us the opening width, driveway surface, and available run-back space so we can match you with a suitable local installer.
02
A local installer visits, confirms post positions and ground conditions, and produces a full quote covering all parts and groundwork.
03
Carriages, motor, safety devices, and manual release are fitted, aligned across full travel, and tested before the installer leaves.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Domestic cantilever gate system | £4,500-£8,500 |
| Premium cantilever gate system | £6,500-£14,000 |
| Commercial cantilever gate system | £10,000-£20,000 |
Describe the gate width, driveway surface, and run-back space available and we’ll arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job.