Electric Swing Gates cost in Hertfordshire.
Price ranges by specification
£3,000 – £4,800 — pair of steel or galvanised swing gates up to 3m wide, above-ground ram motors, basic remote.
£4,800 – £7,500 — 3–4m opening, quality ram or entry-level underground motors, aluminium or hardwood cladding, intercom and keypad.
£7,500 – £15,000+ — bespoke wrought iron or hardwood gates, underground BFT or FAAC motors, HD video intercom, fail-safe operation.
What drives the cost up or down
Motor type
Above-ground ram motors are cheapest (£500–£900 a pair). Articulated arm motors suit wider piers (£700–£1,200). Underground motors are the most discreet and expensive (£1,200–£2,500 a pair).
Gate weight and height
Heavier hardwood or solid metal gates require commercial-grade motors rated for the weight, significantly increasing hardware cost.
Pier condition
Existing brick piers may need rebuilding or reinforcing to support motors. Allow £400–£1,500 per pier if structural work is needed.
Opening direction
Gates that open outward onto a public highway are not permitted under the Highways Act. Inward-only swing is usually the only legal option, which means enough internal driveway clearance is essential.
What a fair quote includes
- • Site survey
- • Gate supply and fabrication
- • Motors, control board, photocells
- • Installation and commissioning
- • Two remote fobs
- • Warranty
Often excluded from headline price
- • Planning permission where applicable
- • Pier rebuilding
- • Mains electrical supply run
- • Intercom cabling to property
Typical timeline
1–2 days on site, 4–6 weeks lead time for custom fabrication.
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