How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Gate in London? The Honest Annual Breakdown
One of the most common questions we get after a gate installation quote is about the ongoing cost. The upfront price is visible and significant. The annual running cost is less obvious and, as it turns out, considerably smaller than most people assume. This guide gives you the honest breakdown of what electric gates cost […]
Electric Gates in a Conservation Area, What You Can and Cannot Do in London and Surrey
Being in a conservation area is one of the most common reasons homeowners across South West London and Surrey put off getting electric gates. The assumption is that it either cannot be done at all, or that the planning process is so complicated and uncertain that it is not worth starting. Neither of these assumptions […]
My gate posts are already there. Can I add electric gates without replacing everything?
This question comes up on a significant proportion of site surveys across South West London and Surrey. The homeowner has brick or stone gate piers often original period features that they want to keep and wants to know whether electric gates can be added to them without starting from scratch. The answer is often yes, […]
My driveway slopes. Can I still get electric gates? A London and Surrey Guide
This is one of the most common questions we get asked on site surveys across South West London and Surrey: the homeowner has measured the driveway, looked at the slope, and convinced themselves that electric gates are not an option. The good news is that a sloped driveway almost never rules out electric gates. What […]
Electric vs Manual Gates London – Which Is Right for Your Property?
We get asked this question on site surveys probably more than any other. A homeowner has decided they want a gate. They have seen both types on the street. Now they want to know which one to choose. The honest answer from an installer’s perspective is that the question is easier to answer than most […]
How Long Do Electric Gates Last? Lifespan, Warranties and What Actually Fails
One of the most common questions we get after a gate installation is a variation of the same thing: how long is this going to last? It is a reasonable question for an investment that typically costs between £5,000 and £14,000 for a London residential installation. The answer depends on which part of the gate […]
Electric Gate Annual Maintenance Checklist for London Homeowners
An electric gate that is properly maintained gives fifteen to twenty years of reliable daily service. One that is not may start causing problems in five. The difference is not dramatic,; it is a handful of checks across the year, most of which take less than ten minutes and do not require any specialist knowledge. […]
Do Electric Gates Add Value to a London Property? The Honest Answer
If you are considering electric gates for your London property and want to know whether they will actually add value when you come to sell, this guide gives you a straight answer rather than the vague reassurances you find on most gate company websites. The short answer is yes, but with important caveats. Gates add […]
Gates and Railings in Merton | Electric Gates, Metal Railings & Driveway Gates across Merton Park, Mitcham, Colliers Wood and Morden
Gates and Railings in Merton NOVA Steels is based in Wimbledon, which sits at the northern edge of the London Borough of Merton. That is not a marketing claim. It is a geographical fact. The SW19 postcode straddles the boundary between Merton and Wandsworth, and most of our day-to-day site survey and installation work happens […]
Gates and Railings Kingston upon Thames | Electric Gates, Metal Railings & Driveway Gates | KT1 KT2
Kingston upon Thames is one of the most varied property markets in South West London. Within a few miles of the town centre you have Victorian terraces in Kingston Town, 1930s semis in Surbiton, newer riverside developments, and some of the most substantial private residential properties in the whole of South West London up on […]
