Electric Gates
Great Shelford
Looking for electric gate installation in Great Shelford? 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.
Safety is not an optional extra
Great Shelford is a family village, and a powered gate on a driveway where children play is a genuine hazard if it is not set up correctly. An automated gate leaf can carry enough force to cause serious injury, which is why BS EN 12453 exists and why force limitation is a legal requirement rather than an upgrade.
A compliant installation measures the force the gate exerts and limits it, fits safety edges that stop and reverse the gate on contact, and positions photocell beams so the gate cannot close on someone standing in the opening. On a residential driveway that is not an elaborate specification — it is the baseline, and any installer quoting without it is quoting for something that should not be fitted.
It is worth asking about explicitly when you compare quotes. The difference between a compliant installation and a cheap one is rarely visible in the finished gate, but it is entirely visible in the paperwork and in what happens when something goes wrong.
Coverage area: Great Shelford 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 Great Shelford?
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 Shelford
Are electric gates safe around children?
A properly installed one is. BS EN 12453 requires force limitation, safety edges that stop and reverse the gate on contact, and photocell beams preventing closure on anyone in the opening. Fitted correctly these make a gate safe for a family driveway. Fitted badly or omitted, a gate leaf carries enough force to cause serious injury. Our gate safety page explains the requirements.
How do I know a quote includes proper safety devices?
Ask directly, and ask for the force measurements to be documented on handover. A compliant installation includes safety edges, photocells and force testing as standard, and produces a written record. If a quote is notably cheaper than others, this is usually where the difference sits.
Do you install electric gates throughout Great Shelford?
Yes — our installer covers Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Stapleford and the surrounding villages, along with Sawston and into Cambridge.
How often do safety devices need checking?
At least annually. Safety edges degrade, photocells drift out of alignment and motor force creeps as components wear, so an installation compliant on day one may not be three years later. Our maintenance page covers what an annual visit includes.
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.