Electric Sliding Gates
Space-saving automated gates that slide horizontally along your boundary wall. Perfect for driveways where a swinging gate would eat into parking space.
Electric Sliding Gates: What You Need to Know
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. Our London installers will 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.
Benefits of Electric Sliding Gates
Space Efficient
No swing arc means the gate works perfectly on short driveways, near-road properties, and steep approaches where swing gates would block the pavement.
Handles Large Openings
Sliding gates can cover much wider openings than swing gates. Openings of 5 to 8 metres are straightforward.
Works on Slopes
While the track itself must be level, the driveway can slope. Experienced installers build a level track bed even on gradients.
Smooth, Quiet Operation
Modern sliding gate motors use belt-drive or rack-and-pinion systems that are virtually silent.
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Are Electric Sliding Gates Right for Your Property?
Electric sliding gates are typically the best choice if:
How the Installation Works
Your installer visits, measures the opening, checks available slide space, assesses ground conditions, and discusses design options.
The gate is fabricated to your spec. Groundwork begins: track laying, motor post foundation, electrical conduit.
The gate is hung on the track, the motor and drive system fitted, safety sensors and intercoms wired.
Full testing of gate travel, safety systems, and access controls. Manual release and remote pairing explained.
Electric Sliding Gates Pricing Guide
Driveway gate prices across London vary depending on the gate type, material, automation requirements, and design complexity. Below are typical costs from installers in our network. All prices are in GBP and include installation.
- ✓Free site survey and measurement
- ✓Bespoke gate design and fabrication
- ✓All groundwork, posts, and foundations
- ✓Automation motor, remotes, and safety sensors
- ✓Intercom or keypad wiring (where specified)
- ✓Full commissioning, testing, and handover
Many of our London installers offer 0% finance on gate installations, letting you spread the cost from as little as £99 per month. Subject to status and approval.
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What Homeowners Say
“We wanted electric sliding gates for our driveway and this site matched us with an installer who came out the same week. The whole process from survey to finished gates took under three weeks. Really impressed with the quality.”
“Our Victorian house needed something that looked the part. The installer they connected us with designed beautiful wrought iron gates that everyone on the street has commented on. The intercom and automation work perfectly too.”
“We had three quotes through the site and went with the middle one. Hardwood swing gates with underground motors. Six months in and they still look brand new. The 0% finance option made it very affordable.”