Electric Gates
Ely
Looking for electric gate installation in Ely? We work with a trusted fabricator covering the city and the surrounding villages — 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.
How tall can your gate actually be?
Ely has a substantial conservation area and a concentration of listed buildings around the cathedral and the older streets, so planning comes up here more than in most Cambridgeshire towns. The rule people most often get wrong is the one about height, and it is worth understanding before you settle on a design.
Under permitted development in England, a gate or boundary structure adjoining a highway used by vehicles may be no more than one metre tall without consent. Elsewhere on the boundary the limit is two metres. One metre is low — roughly waist height — which means the great majority of driveway gates facing a road technically need permission, whatever the property.
In practice many are installed without it and never challenged, but that is a risk rather than a plan, and it becomes a real problem at the point of sale when a buyer's solicitor asks. If your property is listed or in the conservation area, consent is needed regardless of height. Our installer will flag what looks likely to need an application before you commit.
Coverage area: Ely and surrounding East Cambridgeshire
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 Ely?
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 Ely
How tall can an electric gate be without planning permission?
One metre where it adjoins a highway used by vehicles, two metres elsewhere on the boundary. Since most driveway gates face a road and stand well above a metre, the majority technically require consent. Listed buildings and conservation areas need permission regardless of height. Our planning permission guide covers the detail.
What happens if a gate was installed without permission?
It is generally enforceable for four years from installation, after which it usually becomes immune. The more common difficulty arises at sale, when a buyer's solicitor asks for documentation that does not exist. Retrospective applications are possible but not guaranteed, which is why it is worth establishing the position at the outset.
Do you install electric gates throughout Ely?
Yes — our installer covers Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire villages including Soham, Littleport, Sutton, Haddenham, Witchford and Stretham.
What style of gate suits a period property?
Traditional metalwork generally sits better against older brick and stone than contemporary slatted panels — wrought iron, painted steel and open vertical bar designs all work well. A lighter, more open gate often suits a period frontage better than a solid one, and is more likely to be viewed favourably where consent is needed.
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.