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 […]
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 […]
Electric Gates in Richmond | Installation, Costs and What to Know
Richmond is one of the most distinctive places in South West London to install electric gates. The combination of large period properties, generous driveway widths, proximity to Richmond Park, and the particular character of areas like Richmond Hill, East Sheen, and Kew creates both genuine demand for quality gate installations and some specific local considerations […]
How Much Do Driveway Gates Cost in London? (2026 Price Guide)
Driveway gates are one of the most searched home improvement projects in London right now, and one of the most confusing to price up. Search online and you will find figures ranging from a few hundred pounds to well over twenty thousand. Both can be accurate depending on what you are looking for, but neither […]
How Much Do Electric Gates Cost in Wimbledon in 2026?
If you have been looking at electric gates for your Wimbledon property and want a straight answer on cost, this guide is for you. Most price guides you find online quote national averages that do not reflect what you will actually pay in SW19. Labour costs in South West London are higher than the UK […]