Electric Gates
Great Dunmow
Looking for electric gate installation in Great Dunmow? We work with a trusted fabricator covering the town 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.
An old market town that keeps growing
Great Dunmow has expanded considerably over the past two decades, and the result is a town of two halves. The older centre around the High Street and Market Place holds a conservation area and a good number of listed buildings; the newer development on the edges is straightforward modern housing with square openings, brick pillars and no particular constraints.
Between the two sit the properties that suit automation best — the larger detached houses along the approaches and out in the surrounding villages at Felsted, Little Easton, Barnston, High Easter and Great Easton, where plots are generous and driveways set back from the road.
Where a property is newly built, one point is worth checking before committing: whether the developer left adequate ducting to the boundary. Many do not, which means trenching for the cable run rather than simply pulling through. It is easily handled but changes the groundwork involved, and it is better established at survey than assumed.
Coverage area: Great Dunmow and surrounding Uttlesford
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 Great Dunmow?
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 Great Dunmow
Do you install electric gates throughout Great Dunmow?
Yes — our installer covers Great Dunmow and the surrounding villages including Felsted, Little Easton, Barnston, High Easter and Great Easton, along with Thaxted and Saffron Walden.
My house is a new build. Is installation more straightforward?
Usually, though not always. The gate itself is simpler — square openings, sound pillars, firm ground. The variable is whether the developer left ducting to the boundary for power. Many did not, which means trenching for the cable run. Worth checking before you enquire, as it affects the groundwork element of the quote.
How quickly can I get a quote?
Once you submit an enquiry through our quote form, your installer will typically be in touch within 24 to 48 hours. Great Dunmow sits toward the outer edge of his coverage, so allow a little flexibility on survey dates.
Do I need planning permission for electric gates in Great Dunmow?
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, which covers parts of the older town centre. Our planning permission guide covers the rules in full.
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 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.
Don’t see your town? Send us an enquiry — the surrounding villages of each are covered too, or see our Essex page for full coverage.