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About Brentwood Electric Gates

We connect Brentwood property owners with local gate installers who survey, specify, and fit properly.

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How We Work

Getting the right gate takes more than picking a style

Brentwood entrances vary widely, the right gate type depends on the actual space, not a catalogue.

Brentwood Electric Gates is a Brentwood-focused access-control brand that takes enquiries and arranges local gate installers to survey, specify, and fit. We connect you with vetted independent local tradespeople who carry out the physical work. Our role is to make sure the right questions are asked before anyone picks up a spade.

Entrances here vary more than most. A period frontage on a narrow lane in the town centre needs a different approach to a long driveway on the Shenfield or Hutton fringe, or a commercial yard off the A12 where vehicles cannot queue. Swing, sliding, and cantilever automation each suit different widths, slopes, and available power supplies. The gate type is assessed on site after a survey, not assumed from a description.

Safety is not treated as an optional extra. Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF standards on every job, and every installation is scoped to Gate Safe standards before a local installer is arranged. Force testing and BS EN 12453 compliance are part of the specification, not afterthoughts. Groundwork, 18th Edition wiring, armoured supply requirements, and post foundations sized for Brentwood’s clay soil are all included in the quote from the start, not added after the survey.

Tell us the gate width, slope, the power available at the gate position, and who needs access. We will arrange a local installer to survey the entrance, advise on swing versus sliding or cantilever, and quote the full job including groundwork and wiring to DHF and Gate Safe standards.

Our Mission

We exist to take the guesswork out of gate automation for Brentwood property owners by arranging local installers who survey, specify, and fit to DHF and Gate Safe standards.

  1. Specification

    Gate type, safety devices, and groundwork are scoped before any installer is arranged.

  2. Transparency

    Groundwork, wiring, and post foundations are included in the quote from the start.

  3. Compliance

    Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every job.

  4. Suitability

    Swing, sliding, or cantilever is chosen after a site survey, not assumed in advance.

The Process

From first enquiry to fitted gate

Four straightforward steps from your initial description to a completed, compliant installation.

Request a Survey

  1. 01

    Describe Your Entrance

    Tell us the gate width, slope, available power supply, and who needs access. The more detail you give, the more accurate the initial advice.

  2. 02

    Arrange a Survey

    We connect you with a local installer who visits the site, assesses swing, sliding, or cantilever suitability, and checks soil and power conditions.

  3. 03

    Receive a Full Quote

    The quote covers automation, safety edges, photocells, post foundations, groundwork, and 18th Edition wiring, no items added after the survey.

  4. 04

    Installation & Handover

    The local installer fits the gate to Gate Safe and DHF standards, carries out force testing, and walks you through intercom or app-based access control.

Common Questions

What people ask before getting in touch

  • Do you install gates yourselves?

    No. Brentwood Electric Gates is a lead-generation brand. We take your enquiry, specify the job to DHF and Gate Safe standards, and arrange a vetted local installer to carry out the survey and installation. We never claim in-house fitters or our own installation crew.

  • What standards do the installations meet?

    Every installation is specified to Gate Safe standards. Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF standards and BS EN 12453 compliance. Force testing is included in the specification, not left to the installer’s discretion.

  • Why does the gate type need a site survey?

    Swing, sliding, and cantilever gates each require different post foundations, operator types, and clearance. Brentwood’s clay soil also affects foundation depth. Recommending a gate type without a survey risks a gate that drops, binds, or fails force-testing requirements.

  • What happens if I delay getting a survey?

    An unspecified gate installation risks undersized post foundations that shift in clay soil, operators without safety edges, and wiring that does not meet 18th Edition requirements. Retrofitting compliant safety devices after installation costs significantly more than specifying them from the start.

  • Is wiring and groundwork included in the quote?

    Yes. Groundwork, post foundations scoped for clay soil, armoured supply, and 18th Edition wiring are included in the quote from the outset. Nothing is added after the survey.

  • Can I control the gate from my phone?

    GSM modules and app-based access control are available options. The local installer will confirm compatibility with your chosen operator and advise on intercom, keypad, or induction loop access during the survey.

Tell Us About Your Entrance

Describe the gate width, slope, and power supply and we’ll arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job to DHF and Gate Safe standards.

Request a Survey