Automatic Gates
Automatic gates explained
We offer a wide range of gate designs together with different types of automation which suit most applications, styles and budgets.
Our gates can be supplied in various materials including aluminium & solid hardwood timber. They can be single or double driveway gates with options for separate pedestrian entrances. If space is challenging then speak to us about the benefits of bifold gate automation or a track based sliding gate system.
We can even help you make a feature of your entrance, completing your installation with brick piers and ornamental stone capping.
Absolute Fire & Security will also advise you on how you and your family together with guests and deliveries can easily be granted authorised access through the gates.
There are many different ways to gain access through automated electric gates. A few examples of these include:
- Audio or video intercom
- Keypad code
- Remote key fob
- Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)
- Bluetooth reader
- Smart phone app
Automatic gate design
Whether your main requirements are focused on aesthetics, cost, security or space, Absolute Fire & Security can guide you through the entire process. We’ll help you select the correct design and material for your gates and share all the necessary information required to install your electric gates.
Galleries
A few examples of gate designs are below. Click on an image in the galleries below to see examples we provide:
We offer a wide selection of traditional or modern gates which would suit all types of applications from security gates for industrial business parks to electric driveway gates for country estates to residential gates for houses.
Gate Safety
Every single automated gate that we supply and install fully complies with all the relevant electric gate safety measures. We are proud members Gate Safe.
Together with Gate Safe we are committed to promoting an understanding of the legislation and standards pertaining to automated gates to ensure best practice at all times.
As part of our service, we will always:
- Undertake a survey of your property
- Provide options and advice on the best type of solution
- Provide an ongoing maintenance agreement
- Work within your budget
We can also:
- Provide lights
- Supply and install smart parcel and letter box’s
- Certificate electrical works
- Add CCTV to the front gate
- Provide you with a choice of ongoing maintenance and servicing packages for your electric gate to provide peace of mind
- Offer a Risk Assessment inspection on your existing gates and provide an ongoing service contract
Commonly asked questions about gates
What are the different types of automatic gate?
There are six types of commonly used automatic gates. These include sliding electric gates, cantilever gate, electric swing gates, vertical lift gate, vertical pivot lift gate, bi-folding gate, and barrier arm gates.
Our range of gates are available in a choice of finishes and materials to suit your property and the surrounding area. These include hardwearing metal gates, traditional wooden gates and lightweight aluminium gates.
Can automatic gates be opened manually?
Being able to open your automated gate system manually is an important safety consideration. All of our electric gate installations have a manual release mechanism. This is a key which disengages the gates from the motor. It temporarily disables the automatic function so you can open and close your gates without power. This is case with any of our automatic gates – from underground gate through to gate arm or sliding gate motor.
How do automatic gate sensors work?
Most automated gate systems use optical sensors or motion detectors. These are installed on the sides of the gate and trigger it to open and close.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Godalming, near Guildford in Surrey and service clients across the South East including London, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
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Can we help?
For over 30 years we have helped businesses of all shapes and sizes put in place the right systems and procedures to comply with their obligations. If you would like a free survey to discuss your business, please contact the team on tel 01483 791500 or email sales@absolutesecurity.co.uk
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