Electric Sliding Gates

Electric sliding gates are the go-to solution for London driveways where space is tight. Instead of swinging open and taking up room in front of or behind the entrance, a sliding gate moves horizontally along your boundary wall or fence. This makes them perfect for short driveways, sloped approaches, and properties where cars park close to the gate line. They are the most common gate type fitted on new-build London developments for exactly this reason.

The gate runs on a ground track or, for cantilever systems, on an overhead rail. A motor drives the gate smoothly along the track at the press of a remote, keypad code, or phone app. Modern sliding gate motors are quiet, fast, and equipped with safety sensors that stop the gate immediately if anything is in the way. Most systems fully open a 4-metre gate in under 15 seconds.

One thing to be aware of is that sliding gates need clear space to one side of the opening. If your driveway entrance is 4 metres wide, you need roughly 4.5 metres of unobstructed fence or wall for the gate to slide into. We assess your space during the free site survey and recommend the best configuration, including cantilever options for sites where a ground track is not practical.