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 […]
Bespoke Gates in Wimbledon Village | Design Ideas and What to Expect from a Premium Installation
Wimbledon Village is not a uniform market. It is a collection of specific streets, specific properties, and specific architectural standards that together create one of the most distinctive residential addresses in South West London. The area around Cannizaro Park, Home Park Road, Ridgway, Chester Road, and the roads immediately off Wimbledon Common contains properties of […]
Best Driveway Gates for Period Homes in London Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Properties
The majority of properties in South West London are period homes. Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, Edwardian detached houses, Georgian townhouses and villas these property types make up the housing stock across Wimbledon, Putney, Clapham, Richmond, Kingston, and the surrounding SW and KT postcodes. They are also the properties where choosing the wrong gate causes the […]
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 […]
