Electric Gates
Fulbourn
Looking for electric gate installation in Fulbourn? 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.
What the gate needs from your electrics
An electric gate is not a heavy electrical load — most residential systems draw less than a kettle. What it does need is a dedicated, properly protected supply run out to the gate position, and that is where older properties sometimes hit a snag.
The requirement is a spare way in the consumer unit with appropriate RCD protection, and armoured cable run underground to the gate. On a modern board that is straightforward. On an older installation with no spare capacity, or a board that predates current regulations, it may mean adding a small sub-board or upgrading the consumer unit before the gate work can proceed. That is electrician's work rather than gate work, and it is better identified at survey than discovered on installation day.
It is worth taking a photograph of your consumer unit and sending it with your enquiry. It takes thirty seconds and it lets your installer flag any supply issue before quoting rather than after.
Coverage area: Fulbourn 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 Fulbourn?
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 Fulbourn
What electrical supply does an electric gate need?
A dedicated circuit from the consumer unit with appropriate RCD protection, run to the gate in armoured cable. The load itself is modest — most residential systems draw less than a kettle — but it needs its own properly protected supply rather than being spurred off something existing.
What if my consumer unit has no spare capacity?
It usually means adding a small sub-board, or upgrading the consumer unit if it predates current regulations. That is electrician's work carried out alongside the gate installation. Identifying it at survey rather than on the day avoids delay, so it is worth photographing your consumer unit and sending it with your enquiry.
Do you install electric gates throughout Fulbourn?
Yes — our installer covers Fulbourn and the surrounding villages including Teversham, Great and Little Wilbraham, Bottisham and Stow cum Quy, along with east Cambridge.
Can the gate run on solar instead?
On the right site, yes. Solar suits lighter gates with moderate daily usage and an unshaded position, and it removes the need for a cable run entirely, which can be worthwhile where the gate sits a long way from the house. It is less suitable for heavy gates or high cycle counts. Your installer will give you a straight answer at survey.
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.