Electric Sliding Gates cost in Hertfordshire.
Price ranges by specification
£3,500 – £5,500 — single gate up to 4m, ground-track motor, galvanised or powder-coated steel, basic remote operation.
£5,500 – £9,000 — 4–6m opening, cantilever or heavy-duty ground-track motor, aluminium or higher-grade steel, intercom and keypad access.
£9,000 – £18,000+ — wide openings over 6m, bespoke hardwood cladding or ornamental metalwork, HD video intercom, fail-safe battery backup, and integration with smart home systems.
What drives the cost up or down
Opening width
Every additional metre increases both gate material cost and the motor capacity required. Wide openings may need cantilever systems which are significantly more expensive than ground-track.
Material choice
Galvanised steel is the most affordable. Aluminium is mid-range and weather-resistant. Hardwood cladding over a steel frame is premium. Bespoke wrought iron is the most expensive.
Ground conditions
A level, concreted run-off area costs least. Gravel, slopes, or exposed roots mean groundwork before the motor can be installed, adding £500–£2,000.
Automation grade
Entry-level kits from BFT, Came, or Nice start around £400–£700 for the motor alone. Commercial-grade motors for heavy gates or high cycle counts can reach £1,500–£3,000.
Access control
Basic remote fobs are included. Keypads add £150–£300, wired intercoms £400–£800, and HD video intercoms with smartphone apps £800–£1,800.
What a fair quote includes
- • Site survey and written quote
- • Gate fabrication or supply
- • Motor and control board
- • Safety photocells and edge sensors
- • Installation and commissioning
- • One remote fob (additional fobs typically £30–£50 each)
- • Written workmanship warranty
Often excluded from headline price
- • Planning permission application fees where required
- • Electrical supply to the gate position (often £300–£1,500 depending on distance from consumer unit)
- • Groundworks beyond minor levelling
- • Intercom wiring back to the property
- • Pier rebuilding or boundary wall repairs
Typical timeline
Most sliding gate installations are completed in 1–3 working days on site, with 4–8 weeks lead time beforehand for custom fabrication and motor delivery.
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