Metal Electric Gates
Aluminium Electric Gates | Steel Electric Gates | Estate Gates
Metal electric gates are a popular choice for both residential properties and commercial properties alike. Estate gates are often seen in various metal designs and structures also. Both steel electric gates and aluminium electric gates can be an excellent gate solution providing the sought after security, privacy and kerb appeal.
Things to consider when choosing an automatic gate
- Appearance/ aesthetics
- Functionality – how will your electric gate be used
- Budget
- Maintenance
- Location within the premises and space available
Regardless of the material you choose for your automated gate, these are the general points for consideration when making your choice. Our expert advisers are available to help you navigate the many options available, but we shall take a look at how metal gates meet each of these criteria points.
Appearance/ aesthetics
Metal electric gates can be made using aluminium or steel. You’ve probably heard of wrought iron gates but actually, today’s modern metal electric gates are made from aluminium, steel or occasionally cast iron.
Metal electric gates come in a variety of shapes, sizes and appearances. The choices you make will largely depend on personal preference. Metal electric gates come in various colours including grey, black and white. We also offer bespoke options, so if you have something specific in mind, all you need to do is ask. If it exists, we can likely accommodate your colour preferences.
In addition to the various colours, shapes and sizes, there are some other custom design steps that can be added when creating the perfect metal electric gate for you. Whether it’s an aluminium electric gate, steel electric gate, residential, commercial or estate gates.
You can add a personal touch by adding the property or premises name to the gate; you’d just need to let us know in advance and leave the rest to us. More detailed customising options are also available in the form of laser etching. Laser etching the gates will add a unique pattern to the metal, further adding a personal touch to the overall finished look of your metal electric gates.
Functionality – how will your electric gate be used?
Functionality needs to be a consideration regardless of the gate material you choose. However, the material you choose may well be influenced by the functional requirements you have. The common functionality questions still need to be answered when choosing a metal electric gate – What is to be used for? Who will need to use it? How will it be used? Where will it be used? Like all of our gate options, our metal gates are custom made because we know there’s not a ‘standard’ requirement. Every property and every use has its own unique requirements. We have various types of metal electric gates to choose from including but not limited to:
- Tracked Sliding Gates – slides open on a track
- Cantilever Sliding Gates
- Bi-fold (Bi-folding speed gates)
- Swing Gates (single or double)
As you can see, there’s enough variety to meet most (if not all) functional requirements. If you’re unsure of your own requirements, simply get in touch with one of the team for some expert advice.
Budget
The cost of an electric metal gate will depend on the type of gate you choose and the specific requirements you have. The material used, whether it’s an aluminium electric gate or a steel electric gate, will have an effect on the cost, along with some more obvious factors such as shape and size of the gate. Any personalisations made to the appearance of the gate will also affect the cost, as will the type of gate you choose.
One thing you can be sure of regardless of the price is that all of our gates are made and installed to the highest standards, with your unique requirements (both short-term and long-term) in mind. You can find some more information on factors influencing the cost of metal electric gates here.
Maintenance
Metal electric gates are often known for their longevity. A well-made, well-fitted metal electric gate can last for years, if not decades with the correct maintenance. As well as supplying and fitting the gates, here at ABCA we can also carry out ad-hoc and routine gate maintenance.
There are some options you can choose from when ordering your gate that will add to the gates longevity and reduce the future maintenance required. One of these options, for example, is the option to have your aluminium electric gate powder coated. You can learn more about general gate maintenance here. Some routine maintenance checks of your electric metal gate will always include regularly inspecting the gate for any loose screws and fittings, as well as cleaning the gate as often as advised by your expert installer with suitable cleaning solutions.
Location within the premises and space available
The location of your gates and the space available will play a role in choosing the right metal electric gate for you. Some of the more obvious points to consider are whether there’s enough room for swinging gates, or whether the ground is on an incline making electric swinging gates unsuitable. In these instances, an electric bi-fold gate might more suitable or an electric sliding gate instead.
Both electric steel gates and electric aluminium gates are very robust and durable. Offering great resilience to corrosion even in exposed spaces, largely affected by the elements.
The team here at ABCA are specialists in what we do. We are here to help you understand all of the options available to you and to match the most suitable options to your needs, taking all things into consideration, including any timeframes and budget requirements you’re working towards. Get in touch.
ABCA Systems cover UK wide and with offices in key regions throughout the country, have the ability to supply, install and maintain electric automatic gates UK-wide. Our ABCA Automation head office is located in London and therefore proudly offer a same day site visit service across East, West, South and North London if there is appointment availability. Additionally, our London office is perfectly suited for the supply, repair and installation of electric gates and gate intercom systems across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and other home counties throughout the Southern counties. Look at taking the next step in upgrading your home security options by getting in contact with us to arrange one of our free no obligation home surveys with one of our in-house experts. By phone 0333 305 0142 or by email at sales@abcasystems.co.uk now.
