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. […]
Side Gates London – Metal Side Gates for London Homes and Gardens
The passage between two terraced houses is one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in London residential security. Side passages on Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Clapham, Tooting, Wimbledon, Wandsworth, and Putney provide direct access from the street to the rear of a property without going through the house. Unprotected, they are the route most commonly […]
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 […]
Security Gates for London Homes – Costs, Specifications and What to Look For
A security gate is a different product from a standard driveway gate, even when the two look superficially similar from the road. The difference is in the materials, the hinge and locking specification, the motor duty cycle, and in some cases a formal security rating that has been independently tested against forced attack. This guide […]
Smart Gates in London — How App-Controlled Driveway Gates Actually Work
NOVA Gates & Railings has been installing smart gates across South West London since smart access systems became a practical and affordable option for residential properties. We hold CAME approval and install CAME Connect smart gate systems on residential and commercial properties across SW and KT postcodes as a standard part of our electric gate […]
Do You Need Planning Permission for Driveway Gates in London?
The most common planning-related question we get on site surveys across South West London is some version of this: do I need permission for this? Most residential driveway gate installations in London do not require planning permission. They fall under permitted development rights, which are a legal grant of permission written into national legislation, the […]
Swing Gates vs Sliding Gates | Which Is Right for Your London Driveway?
This is the question we get asked on more site surveys than almost any other. A homeowner has decided they want electric gates. They have seen both types on neighboring properties or online. They want to know which one is right for their driveway. And the honest answer which we will give you in this […]
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 […]