Swing Gate Automation
Remote-controlled driveway access, sized to your leaf weight and swing arc, fitted and commissioned to Gate Safe standards.
Common Pitfalls
The most common failures come from skipping the pre-installation checks, not from the hardware itself.
A kit rated below the leaf weight will stall mid-swing, strain the actuator arm, and wear out the motor within months.
Leaf weight is measured before any hardware is ordered, and the actuator arm is matched to that specific load rating.
On semi-detached plots, a swing arc that clips a wall or post causes the leaf to bind and trips the motor repeatedly.
Push-to-open or pull-to-open orientation is confirmed on site so the full swing arc is clear before a bracket is drilled.
Leaving soft-close speed and stop-and-reverse force at factory defaults means the safety features may not suit the actual leaf weight.
Soft-close function and stop-and-reverse sensitivity are both set during commissioning to match the installed leaf and motor.
A system without photocell sensors has no way to detect a person or vehicle in the swing path, creating a serious safety risk.
Photocell obstruction sensors are fitted and their alignment verified before sign-off, in line with DHF standards.
Scope of Work
From a single driveway leaf to a double-leaf entrance, the scope is matched to your layout and leaf count.
One actuator arm, control board, and remote handset sized to the leaf weight and available swing arc on site.
Two linked actuator arms synchronised through a single control board, with both leaves commissioned to matching travel limits.
Photocell obstruction sensors and a warning light fitted where the swing arc crosses a pedestrian path, to DHF standards.
Manual release key supplied, demonstrated, and the full open-and-close cycle tested before the job is signed off.
Motor arm pushes the leaf outward from the post.
Motor arm pulls the leaf inward toward the driveway.
Leaf slows before the end stop to reduce impact.
Motor reverses if the leaf meets unexpected resistance.
Paired handsets included and programmed at commissioning.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at every stage, from the pre-installation check through to final sign-off.
Every job is specified and fitted to Gate Safe standards, not a generic kit approach.
Photocells and safety edges are specified to DHF standards on every installation, not added as an optional extra.
A site survey confirms leaf weight, arc clearance, and fixing points before any hardware is ordered or quoted.
Soft-close speed and stop-and-reverse force are set on site to match the actual leaf, not left at factory defaults.
We connect you with vetted independent local partners who know Brentwood driveways and Essex property layouts.
The quote states what is included, arms, control board, sensors, handsets, so there are no surprise add-ons.
The Process
01
Tell us the leaf count, approximate weight, and driveway layout so we can match you with a suitable local installer.
02
The installer visits to check arc clearance, fixing points, and power supply, then provides a fully itemised quote.
03
Arms, control board, photocells, and handsets are fitted, then commissioned and tested before the job is signed off.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Single swing gate system | £2500-£6000 |
| Double swing gate system | £4500-£10000 |
| Swing gate with underground motor | £3000-£3500 |
Describe the leaf count, approximate weight, and driveway layout and we’ll arrange a local installer to survey and quote the full job to Gate Safe and DHF standards.