Home Access
Smooth hands-free entry from your car remote, no more manual lifting or frozen gates, operational in rural frost.
What We Do
Covering motor mounting, control board wiring, safety sensor installation, compatibility checks and operational testing for swing and sliding gates.
Automation Kit Fitting
Motor mounting, control wiring, safety sensors and operational testing for existing gates.
Manual to Electric Conversion
Full conversion with motor selection, control board wiring, sensors and final commissioning.
Why Chigwell Electric Gates
Wrong motor choice or shallow posts on heavy-clay sites causes sagging, short motor life and safety gaps unless foundations and wiring are done correctly.
Heavy-clay sites see village gates freeze or jam, causing repeated forcing, access delays and material damage.
Under-rated motors on heavy swing gates overheat and fail; lack of compatibility checks leads to costly repeat replacements.
Retrofits without obstacle detection raise injury and insurance concerns, especially on long rural driveways and farm entrances.
IP65-rated motors with sealed control boards and stainless fixings prevent corrosion from leafy damp and reduce failure rates.
Photobeams, safety edges and manual-release mechanisms reduce incident risk and meet common safety expectations on domestic gates.
Who We Help
Scenarios where retrofitting automation makes the most sense in Abridge and nearby rural lanes.
Owners of Abridge village cottages who want hands-free entry and corrosion-resistant kits suited to leafy, damp plots.
Rural farms along the A113 with long drives needing durable motors, deeper foundations and reliable remote access.
Large properties and estates needing robust motors, obstacle detection and clear wiring for multiple gate entrances.
How We Work
A clear three-stage process from survey to testing, adapted for Abridge soils and driveway layouts.
Site survey
We inspect gate weight, hinge condition, drive slope and soil (heavy clay or wooded terrain) to record mounting and foundation needs.
Select components
We specify IP-rated motors, control boards, mounting plates and sensors to match gate torque and weather exposure.
Install & test
Motor mounting, control wiring, safety sensor set-up and full operational testing are completed, including manual-release demonstration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers on compatibility, timing, compliance and safety for village and rural properties.
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Who We Are
We help Chigwell homeowners and businesses find the right electric gate installer for their driveway. Every enquiry is reviewed by someone who knows the local area and the work involved. We arrange a local professional suited to your job — no directories, no guesswork.
Our Full StoryWe exist to make automated gate access straightforward for Chigwell property owners by arranging trusted local professionals who deliver secure, reliable installations.
Transparency
Every quote itemised with groundwork and materials listed upfront
Safety
Obstacle detection and manual release on every installation
Locality
Only Chigwell-area professionals familiar with local conditions
Responsiveness
Same-day response to enquiries and emergency repair calls
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We assess gate weight, hinge wear and mounting to select correct motor torque and required reinforcing plates.
Written quotes list motor spec, control wiring, foundation needs and any hinge reinforcement for long driveways.
Site-adapted installations use deeper post holes and drainage where heavy clay and wooded terrain risk sagging.