Iroko Swing Driveway Gates Ashford

This complete bespoke gate installation in Ashford cost £7,250.

The price included the custom-made iroko double swing driveway gates, a matching pedestrian gate, NICE L-Fab underground automation, keypad entry and the associated installation work.

Every entrance is different, so this should be treated as an example rather than a fixed package price. The final cost of an automatic gate installation will depend on the opening size, gate design, automation equipment, access controls, required safety equipment, ground conditions and electrical work.

Auto Gates Kent completes a site survey before providing an accurate quotation tailored to the property.

Project prices are provided as a guide. Quotations vary according to site conditions, specifications and access-control requirements.

The installation time depends on the complexity of the project and the amount of preparatory work required.

A typical installation may involve groundworks, installing gate posts, fitting underground motor foundation boxes, running electrical cables, hanging the gates and commissioning the automation and access-control systems.

Once the gates have been manufactured and the site is ready, many residential installations can be completed within several working days. We will explain the anticipated programme before work begins.

Yes. Iroko is naturally durable and performs well in external applications, making it an excellent choice for driveway gates in Kent.

It has good natural resistance to moisture, decay and changing weather conditions. Iroko also tends to contain fewer knots than many softwoods, providing a stable and attractive material for bespoke gate construction.

As with any natural external timber, suitable treatment and periodic maintenance will help preserve its appearance and maximise its lifespan.

Iroko gates should be inspected and cleaned periodically to prevent dirt and organic material from building up on the timber.

If you want to preserve the timber’s warmer appearance, an appropriate external oil or finish may need to be reapplied periodically. If left untreated, iroko will gradually weather to a silver-grey colour without necessarily affecting its structural performance.

The hinges, fixings, safety equipment and automation should also be serviced at suitable intervals to ensure everything continues working safely and reliably.

Yes. Automatic gates can be fitted with several different access-control options depending on how the entrance will be used.

Available options include:

• Keypad entry
• Remote-control fobs
• Audio intercoms
• Video intercoms
• GSM mobile phone entry
• Smartphone-controlled access
• Proximity readers
• Timed access
• Vehicle detection systems

Different methods can also be combined. For example, residents might use remote controls while visitors request entry through a video intercom.

Underground motors were chosen to preserve the appearance of the bespoke iroko gates.

The motors sit inside foundation boxes beneath the gate hinge positions, meaning there are no prominent automation arms fitted across the inside faces of the gates. This creates a cleaner and more traditional-looking entrance.

NICE L-Fab underground motors also provide smooth, controlled operation and are well suited to bespoke residential swing gates when correctly specified and installed.

Yes. An automatic gate system must be designed and commissioned with appropriate safety measures.

Depending on the installation, these can include photocells, obstacle detection, pressure-sensitive safety edges and finger-trap protection. The exact equipment required will depend on the gate design, movement, surrounding space and how the entrance is used.

We assess the entrance and install the necessary safety equipment as part of the complete gate automation system.

Automatic gate systems normally include a manual release mechanism that allows the gates to be operated during a power failure.

The precise release process depends on the selected motor and control system. We show the property owner how to use the manual release when the installation is commissioned.

Battery backup may also be available where continued automated access during a power cut is particularly important.

In some cases, existing swing gates can be automated, but their construction, condition, hinges, posts and movement must first be assessed.

The gates need to operate freely and be structurally suitable for the forces created by the automation system. If the gates or supporting posts are unsuitable, repair, reinforcement or replacement may be needed before motors can be installed.

A site survey allows us to determine whether automating the existing gates would provide a safe and reliable long-term solution.

Yes. Auto Gates Kent provides automatic gate servicing, maintenance and repairs throughout Kent.

Regular servicing helps identify wear, drainage issues, alignment problems and developing faults before they cause a breakdown. It also allows the motors, controls, access equipment and safety devices to be checked and tested.

We can maintain systems we have installed and assess many existing automatic gate systems installed by other companies.