Electric Gates
Braintree & Essex
Looking for electric gate installation in Braintree? We work with a trusted local fabricator based right here in Essex — supplying and fitting swing gates, sliding gates, driveway automation systems and more across the local area.
A look at our work
Every gate we fit is made to measure for the property it goes on. Here is a small selection of recent installations — traditional and contemporary, swing and sliding.
Local expertise, right on your doorstep
Braintree's mix of historic market town character and surrounding rural villages — Witham, Halstead and the countryside toward Sudbury — means our local installer covers everything from compact town driveways to larger rural properties with longer entrances and bigger gate spans.
The wider Braintree district has seen steady new-build growth in recent years alongside its established residential streets, giving homeowners here a genuine choice between traditional wrought iron styles and clean, modern composite designs to suit newer properties.
Whether you're on a residential street in Braintree itself or in the surrounding Essex countryside, ElectriGate will connect you with the right local specialist for your project — completely free of charge and with no obligation.
Coverage area: Braintree and surrounding Essex towns
Electric gate types & services
Electric Swing Gates
The most popular residential choice. Two leaves hinged to pillars, opening inward or outward. Available in a wide range of materials and styles.
Learn more →Electric Sliding Gates
Slides parallel to your fence — no swing clearance needed. Ideal for sloped driveways, narrow plots or properties with limited depth.
Learn more →Driveway Automation
Full driveway systems including video intercom, keypads, remote fobs, vehicle detection loops and app control.
Learn more →Automate Existing Gates
Already have gates? In many cases we can add electric motors without replacing them — depending on condition, weight and structure.
Find out more →Gate Repairs
Motor faults, damaged panels, failed intercoms or misaligned tracks — our local installer covers repairs across the area.
Learn more →Safety & Compliance
All installations meet BS EN 12453 safety standards — safety edges, photo beams and force limitation as standard.
Safety guide →How much do electric gates cost in Braintree?
Prices depend on gate size, material, type and automation spec. The figures below are typical ranges — your local installer will provide a precise, no-obligation quote based on your specific property.
Full cost guide →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC GATES IN BRAINTREE
Do you install electric gates throughout Braintree?
Yes — our local installer is based in Braintree and covers the town and its surrounding Essex areas including Colchester and Chelmsford. If you're unsure whether your specific postcode is covered, just send us an enquiry and we'll confirm straight away.
How quickly can I get a quote for electric gates in Braintree?
Once you submit an enquiry through our quote form, your local Braintree installer will typically be in touch within 24 to 48 hours. If you call directly on our 24/7 message line you can often arrange a site survey even sooner.
Do I need planning permission for electric gates in Essex?
In most cases, no — residential electric gates fall under permitted development rights in England. The main exceptions are gates over 1 metre adjacent to a highway, listed buildings, and properties in conservation areas. Our planning permission guide covers the rules in full.
What types of electric gate do you supply and install?
Our Braintree installer fabricates and fits electric swing gates, sliding gates, bi-folding gates and full driveway automation systems. They also carry out automation retrofits to existing gates where structurally suitable. Materials available include aluminium, steel, wrought iron and timber.
How long does installation take?
Most residential installations are completed in one to two days. More complex projects involving new pillars, ground loops and full intercom systems can take two to three days. Your installer will give a precise timeline when they visit for the survey.
Electric gate installers across Essex
Two independent fabricators cover the county between them, from the estuary towns and the commuter belt through to the conservation-area villages in the north-west. These towns each have their own page, and the surrounding villages of each are covered too.
Elsewhere in England
Covered by our other fabricators
Scotland
33 towns across the central belt, Fife and the Borders
Don’t see your town? Send us an enquiry — the surrounding villages of each are covered too, or see all areas we cover.