Pedestrian and Side Gates
Matching pedestrian gates, side access gates, and wicket gates for London properties. Secure foot access without opening the main driveway gate — available in all materials and with optional automation.
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Pedestrian and Side Gates: What You Need to Know
A pedestrian or side gate is often the practical detail that makes a driveway gate setup genuinely usable day-to-day. Without dedicated foot access, every person walking to the front door has to trigger the main gate — which means waiting for the motor cycle, creating wear on the system, and potentially leaving the driveway unintentionally open while people pass through. A well-placed pedestrian gate solves all of that instantly.
The two most common configurations are a standalone pedestrian gate in a separate opening alongside the main driveway gate, and a wicket gate — a smaller leaf built into one of the main gate panels. The right choice depends on your boundary layout. If you have a separate gap alongside the driveway, a standalone gate is cleaner. If the boundary is one continuous run, a wicket cut into the main gate avoids the need for an additional post.
Our London installers offer pedestrian gates in all the same materials as main driveway gates — aluminium, mild steel, wrought iron, hardwood, and composite. Matching the side gate material and finish to the main gate creates a cohesive boundary that looks intentional rather than afterthought. Automation options include simple latches, electromagnetic locks, GSM openers, keypad entry, and full video intercom integration.
Benefits of Pedestrian and Side Gates
Reduces Wear on Main Gate
Foot traffic through a dedicated pedestrian gate instead of the main gate reduces motor cycles significantly, extending the lifespan of the automation system and reducing maintenance frequency.
Can Be Automated Independently
A pedestrian gate can have its own motor, keypad, or intercom and operate completely separately from the main driveway gate — useful for regular delivery access or separate household access patterns.
Matches Any Boundary Style
Available in all materials, heights, and designs to match your existing or planned main gate. Matching hardware, finish, and profile creates a professional, considered boundary design.
Planning Friendly
Side gates under 2 metres tall (or 1 metre beside a highway) do not typically require planning permission. Our installers will confirm the specific rules for your borough during the site survey.
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Are Pedestrian and Side Gates Right for Your Property?
A pedestrian or side gate is typically needed if:
- Your main driveway gate is automated and you need a convenient route for foot access without triggering the full gate
- You have a separate side return or garden access point that needs securing
- You want to control who has access to the rear of the property independently of the driveway
- Your current wicket or side gate is mismatched with the main gate and reduces the overall kerb appeal
- You are adding a main driveway gate and want a complete, coordinated boundary design from the start
The best way to find out is a free site survey. Your installer will assess your driveway, discuss options, and give you a clear recommendation based on your property layout, budget, and preferences.
The Installation Process
Survey and Configuration
The installer assesses the available space alongside your driveway or boundary and recommends the best configuration — standalone gate or wicket cut into the main gate leaf.
Design and Specification
Dimensions, material, finish, hardware, and automation options are agreed. For standalone gates, post positions and foundation requirements are confirmed.
Fabrication and Installation
The gate is manufactured to spec and installed, with posts set in concrete where required and all automation or locking hardware fitted.
Testing and Handover
Full operation test, key and remote handover, and a brief on maintenance requirements for the specific material chosen.
Pedestrian and Side 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.
| Gate Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
Electric Swing Gates (Fully Installed) | £3,500 to £10,000 |
What's Included in the Price
- 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
0% Finance Available
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.”