Gate Automation in Reigate

Many properties in Reigate already have manual gates — wrought iron heritage gates near the conservation area, substantial timber and metal gates on the period homes along Park Lane and Yorke Road, and the stone-pillar entrances common on the chalk and sandstone of the North Downs scarp. Automating these existing gates is often more practical and cost-effective than replacing the entire setup. We survey the site, recommend the right motor system, and handle the installation.

We're based in Horsham (RH13) and automate gates on properties across Reigate — from the 1930s detached on Reigate Hill and Cockshot Hill to the executive new-builds in Holmesdale and Reigate Heath, around 35-45 minutes north via the M23/M25/A217.

Automation survey: £195+VAT (free with any repair or service booking)

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What the Automation Survey Covers

Before any motor goes on a gate, we need to see the site. Every gate is different — weight, width, hinge condition, post strength, power supply proximity, and clearance all affect which motor system will work. The survey is a detailed, on-site assessment.

Gate Assessment

We measure the gate leaf weight and width, check hinge condition and post integrity, and assess the gate material. In Reigate, the wrought iron heritage gates near the conservation area are often heavier than owners expect, and the larger double-leaf gates on Park Lane homes can run to 3 metres or more per leaf. The motor needs to match the load, or it will burn out within a few years.

Post and Foundation Check

On the chalk and sandstone of the North Downs scarp, pillar stability is the single biggest factor in choosing the right system. Heavy stone pillars common on Reigate's period properties settle differently to the gate plane over time, leaving the gate out of square. Your engineer checks whether the existing pillars and posts can support a motor or whether they need reinforcement before automation — especially on the older stone-pillar entrances around Yorke Road and the conservation area.

Power Supply

The motor needs a dedicated power supply — typically a 240V feed from the house to the gate position. Your engineer checks what is already in place and advises on the cabling route. On the larger detached homes on Park Lane and the Surrey Hills fringe, the driveway can be long enough that the cable run reaches 30 metres or more, and armoured cable is essential. On older Reigate properties, the existing electrical supply may need upgrading.

Motor Recommendation

Based on the gate weight, type, and site conditions, your engineer recommends a specific motor system. For most Reigate residential properties, this will be a CAME or BFT system. CAME swing motors are the preferred choice for most new automation on the substantial detached driveways — reliable, well-supported, and competitively priced. BFT underground motors suit properties where a visible motor arm would be unacceptable — common on the period homes and stone-pillar entrances in the conservation area.

Slope and Gradient

Reigate Hill and Cockshot Hill driveways carry significant gradient, and a gate on a slope behaves differently to one on the flat. Your engineer factors the gradient into the motor selection and specifies the closing force and stop-on-obstruction settings the slope will need. Getting this right at the survey stage is what stops a sloped-driveway gate straining its motor from day one.

Safety Requirements

All new gate automation must comply with current safety standards. We specify the safety devices needed — photocells, safety edges, warning lights — and include these in the quote. This is not optional; automated gates are machinery and must be safe. Reigate runs drier than the Sussex Weald, so photocells pick up more dust than leaf debris — worth factoring in when we position and shield them.

Automation Options for Reigate Properties

Pricing for Gate Automation

The survey fee covers your engineer's visit, full site assessment, and a written specification with costed options. If you proceed with the installation, the survey fee is deducted from the total.

Installation costs vary depending on the motor system, gate type, power supply requirements, and safety devices. We provide a fixed-price quote after the survey — no surprises.

Areas Covered Near Reigate

We also cover gate automation in these nearby areas:

• Gate automation in Dorking
• Gate automation in Crawley
• Gate automation in Esher
• Gate automation in Purley

Also covering: Reigate Heath, Cockshot Hill, Holmesdale, Reigate Hill, Wray Common.