Smart Access Control & Intercoms in Upminster, Essex | Chigwell Electric Gates

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Video-Enabled Smart Access Control & Intercoms in Upminster, Essex

No video leaves visitors unidentified, increasing security risk on family driveways, App control and instant remote release

App Integration Compatibility Checks
HD Video And Two-Way Audio
IP54 Modules & Battery Backup

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New electric gates with remote control and safety sensors.

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Automated gate systems installed across Chigwell, Upminster, Buckhurst Hill, and surrounding Essex areas. Local professionals for secure driveway access.

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Chigwell Electric Gates

Chigwell Electric Gates

Chigwell Electric Gates specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of automated gate systems for residential and commercial properties in Chigwell and surrounding areas. Our services include electric gate installation, automation retrofitting, and emergency repairs, ensuring secure and convenient access solutions. We work with a variety of materials including aluminium, wood, wrought iron, and metal.

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Smart Access Control & Intercoms
Upminster

What We Do

Smart Access Control that helps homeowners enable keyless, app-based entry and visitor verification

Integration with electric gates, video intercoms, GSM modules, keypads, and user programming including cloud and offline options

Intercom Installation
Video or audio intercoms with app control and user programming for gate release.
Smart Access Control
Keyless entry with apps, fobs or keypads and GSM/cloud access for remote release.
Video Entry Systems
HD video intercoms with two-way audio and remote viewing for secure visitor ID.

Why Chigwell Electric Gates

Safety-first intercom integration with app compatibility checks

Poor integration and weak weather ratings cause app failures or frozen manual releases, leaving driveways inaccessible and creating safety risks.

Common Challenges

No video leaves visitors unidentified
No video leaves visitors unidentified, increasing security risk on family driveways.
Lost keys and temporary access hassles
Homeowners need guest codes and app-based temporary passes instead of shared physical keys.
App connectivity and battery failure fears
App outages or flat batteries can leave gates unusable during wet autumns and frost.

How We Help

1080p video to verify visitors
1080p camera streams to the app with two-way audio for accurate visitor checks.
App control with easy user programming
Assign codes and fobs, manage users from the cloud or GSM module with timed temporary access.

Who We Help

Who benefits from smart access control and intercoms

Homeowners with family driveway gates
Upminster families needing app entry, visitor checks and timed codes for deliveries.
Estate owners with long driveways
Large properties near Cranham needing secure app release and GSM fallback.
Developers planning gated schemes
Developers specifying app access and integrated intercoms for new gated builds.

How We Work

How smart access control works

A straightforward three-step process from site survey to tested handover.

Describe need
Tell us your gate type, access goals and any existing kit; we note app, GSM and power constraints and arrange a local survey.
Site survey & design
A local professional inspects the driveway, checks motor and control board, and specifies intercom, GSM and battery options.
Install & test
We install the intercom and access module, programme users and test app, GSM fallback, safety sensors and manual release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common concerns about smart access and intercoms

Intermittent app links leave gates uncontrolled and increase lockouts. Emergency callouts typically cost 20–30% more than planned fixes. Early diagnosis and adding GSM fallback or a local PIN prevents outages and reduces urgent repairs.

Skipping battery backup or adequate IP ratings risks motors failing in power cuts and water damage in wet autumns. That causes emergency repairs and potential gate downtime. Installing IP54 units and battery backup prevents avoidable failures.

Most domestic gate automation and intercoms do not need planning permission. Listed buildings or conservation areas in Havering borough may require consent. Check local planning or ask for a survey to confirm requirements.

A standard retrofit of intercom and access control usually completes in one day. New wiring, bespoke panels or larger systems may take two to three days after the site survey confirms scope.

Yes. Most intercoms, GSM modules and app controllers integrate with existing motor control boards. A survey checks relay compatibility, manual release and any interface module needed for safe integration.

No. Work is completed by independent local Electric Gate Installations in and around Chigwell. We review your request and arrange for a suitable Electric Gate Installation to contact you with a quote and availability.

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Who We Are

About Chigwell Electric Gates

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 Mission & Values

We 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

Wrought Iron & Metal Gates

Ornate iron gates with electric automation for traditional homes.

Automated Sliding Gates

Sliding gates for wide driveways with limited swing space.

Automated Swing Gates

Traditional swing gates automated for elegant driveway entry.

Aluminium Electric Gates

Lightweight aluminium gates with weatherproof powder-coated finish.

Wooden & Timber Electric Gates

Natural timber gates with protective treatments for rural properties.

Cantilever Gate Systems

Trackless sliding gates for gravel or uneven driveway surfaces.

Bespoke Gate Design & Manufacture

Custom gate design for unique entrance dimensions and styles.

Smart Access Control & Intercoms

Video intercoms and app control for remote gate release.

Gate Automation Retrofitting

Add automation to existing manual gates with motor kits.

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Our Services

Electric Gate Installation
Wrought Iron & Metal Gates
Automated Sliding Gates
Automated Swing Gates
Aluminium Electric Gates
Wooden & Timber Electric Gates
Cantilever Gate Systems
Bespoke Gate Design & Manufacture
Smart Access Control & Intercoms
Gate Automation Retrofitting
Electric Gate Repair & Emergency Callouts
Preventative Maintenance & Servicing

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IP54 weatherproofing and battery backup

IP54-rated units and battery backup keep gates working in local wet and frost.

GSM fallback and offline release options

GSM fallback and local release keep gates operable when app or internet access fails.

Timed temporary access and user limits

Temporary codes with expiry, concurrent user limits and contractor access windows.