Automate What You Have
Keep your existing gate and add remote opening, safety beams, and a manual release, without replacing what is already there.
What Goes Wrong
A gate that is out of balance puts constant strain on the motor, shortening its working life significantly.
The gate is checked for balance and hinge wear before any motor is specified, so the system is not fighting the gate from day one.
Loose or corroded hinges transfer movement into the motor bracket, causing misalignment and eventual mechanical failure.
Post rigidity and hinge condition are assessed and any remedial work is quoted before installation begins, not discovered mid-job.
A powered gate without correctly positioned safety beams does not meet machinery safety requirements and can cause serious injury.
Safety beams are positioned and tested to DHF and Gate Safe standards, confirming the gate reverses before contact with a person or vehicle.
Outdoor mains wiring that does not meet current electrical safety standards creates a risk of fault, shock, or failed inspection.
All mains wiring is carried out to current electrical safety standards, with a manual release fitted and tested for power-cut operation.
Retrofit Scope
From the first suitability check through to remote fob pairing and safety testing, here is what the work involves.
Gate balance, hinge wear, post rigidity, and opening arc are checked before any motor is chosen or quoted.
Ram or articulated arm operators are mounted to the existing gate posts and calibrated for the correct opening arc.
A rack-and-pinion motor is fitted to the existing sliding gate, with limit settings adjusted for clean stops at both ends of travel.
Photocells are positioned and tested to confirm the gate reverses before contact, a requirement under machinery safety rules.
The control panel is wired, remote fobs are paired, and force calibration is set so the motor does not overrun or stall.
A manual release mechanism is installed and tested so the gate can be moved by hand during a power cut or system fault.
Confirms the gate moves freely before a motor is fitted.
Identifies wear that would strain the motor over time.
Sets clean stop points and safe operating force.
Outdoor wiring to current electrical safety standards.
Why Choose Us
We connect you with vetted local installers who survey, specify, and quote the full job, no hidden extras discovered on the day.
A local installer surveys the gate and posts first, so the quote reflects the actual job rather than a best guess.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every retrofit, not treated as optional extras.
Mains wiring and any groundwork are included in the same quote, so there are no surprise costs once work starts.
We arrange vetted independent local partners who carry out gate automation work in the Chigwell area regularly.
If the gate, posts, or hinges are not suitable, that is reported clearly before any money changes hands.
How It Works
01
Describe the gate type, width, and driveway layout and we will arrange a local installer to contact you and book a survey.
02
The installer visits, checks balance, hinges, and posts, then provides a fixed quote covering the motor, wiring, and safety devices.
03
The motor, control panel, safety beams, and manual release are fitted, tested, and demonstrated before the installer leaves.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic automation retrofit | £1,500-£3,000 |
| Standard retrofit with safety kit | £2,000-£4,000 |
| Complex retrofit on existing gate | £3,500-£6,500 |
Describe the gate, driveway, and access you need and we will arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job.