Electric Gates
Comberton
Looking for electric gate installation in Comberton? We work with a trusted fabricator covering the village and the surrounding area — supplying and fitting swing gates, sliding gates, driveway automation and electric bollards.
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.
When the opening is wider than standard
Village properties west of Cambridge frequently have entrances wider than a modern estate driveway — openings that grew over time to take farm vehicles, or were simply built generously when land was cheaper. Anything much beyond four metres starts to change what will work.
A swing gate leaf becomes unwieldy past around two and a half metres. It is heavy, it needs a substantial post to carry it without dropping, and the arc it sweeps requires real depth on the property. Beyond that width the sensible answers are a sliding gate, which travels parallel to the boundary regardless of opening width, or a bi-folding gate, which halves the space each leaf needs.
Because all the metalwork is fabricated to measure rather than bought in as stock sizes, the gate is made to suit the opening rather than the opening being narrowed to suit a gate. That matters more on older entrances, which are frequently not square, not level, and not the same width at both ends.
Coverage area: Comberton and surrounding villages
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 →Electric Bollards
Automatic rising bollards for driveways and commercial entrances. Raised for security, lowered flush for a completely clear opening.
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 →How much do electric gates cost in Comberton?
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 Comberton
How wide can an electric gate be?
A swing gate leaf becomes impractical much beyond two and a half metres, so around five metres for a pair. Past that, sliding gates are the usual answer since they travel parallel to the boundary and opening width is not a constraint. Bi-folding gates are another option where depth on the property is limited.
What if my entrance is not square?
That is common on older and rural properties, and it is not a problem. All metalwork is fabricated to measure, so an opening that is out of square, on a slope or wider at one end than the other can be worked with rather than altered. It is measured properly at survey.
Do you install electric gates throughout Comberton?
Yes — our installer covers Comberton and the surrounding villages including Barton, Toft, Hardwick, Bourn, Caldecote and Coton, along with west Cambridge.
Is a sliding gate more expensive than a swing gate?
Not necessarily. A sliding gate needs a track and a run-back area alongside the opening, which adds groundwork, but it uses one motor rather than two and avoids the substantial pillars a wide swing gate demands. On wider openings it is frequently the cheaper option as well as the more practical one.
What types of electric gate do you supply and install?
Electric swing gates, sliding gates, bi-folding gates, full driveway automation and automatic rising bollards, plus automation retrofits to existing gates where they are structurally suitable. All metalwork is fabricated to measure in-house.
Electric gate installers across Cambridgeshire
We cover the county from the fens in the north through to the villages south of Cambridge. These towns and villages each have their own page, and the surrounding areas of each are covered too.
Don’t see your town? Send us an enquiry — the surrounding villages of each are covered too, or see our Cambridgeshire page for full coverage.