Our Installation Process

A new gate installation starts with understanding your entrance and what you need it to do. This guide explains the main stages to discuss with Electragate. The scope and sequence of work will depend on your property and agreed quotation.

1. Tell us about your entrance

Send your postcode, a photograph of the opening, approximate dimensions and any styles you like. Let us know whether you want new gates, automation for existing gates, or matching railings and side panels.

2. Site survey and practical advice

We assess the entrance, supporting structures, available space and driveway levels. For automation, we also consider use, power and cable routes, access control and the safety requirements of the proposed system.

3. Design and quotation

We discuss the gate material, opening type, appearance and finish, together with automation and entry-control options. Confirm the agreed dimensions, specification, inclusions and any work required by others before proceeding.

4. Manufacture or supply

Steel and composite gates are made to order in our workshop. Aluminium gates are supplied to the agreed specification. Project scheduling depends on the design, finish, equipment availability and site preparation; timings should be confirmed for your project.

5. Installation and commissioning

The agreed gates and equipment are fitted, adjusted and checked for the entrance. A powered gate installation needs assessment and testing as a complete system before handover.

6. Handover and ongoing care

Ask us to explain normal operation, manual release, care and servicing, and the documentation supplied for your installation. Keep the instructions and service records for future reference. Find out about gate servicing.

Ready to discuss a project?

Send an enquiry or call 07870 586307. You can also explore Choosing Your Gates, read about automating existing gates or view examples of our work.