Electric Gates
St Neots
Looking for electric gate installation in St Neots? 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.
Check your deeds before you order
St Neots is the largest town in Cambridgeshire and has grown substantially, with major development at Loves Farm, Wintringham and Eynesbury adding thousands of homes. If you live on one of the newer estates, there is a check worth making before you commit to anything: your deeds.
Modern developments frequently carry restrictive covenants governing what can be done to a frontage, and boundary treatments are among the most commonly restricted. Some prohibit gates outright, some require the management company's written consent, and some specify materials or heights. These sit separately from planning permission — you can have permitted development rights and still be in breach of a covenant.
It is a five-minute check with your deeds or the management company, and it is far better done before an order is placed than after a gate is hung. Outside the new estates, the older parts of town and the surrounding villages at Eaton Socon, Little Paxton, Great Paxton and Abbotsley carry no such restrictions.
Coverage area: St Neots 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 St Neots?
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 St Neots
Do I need permission from my management company?
Quite possibly, if you live on a modern estate. Restrictive covenants on newer developments frequently govern boundary treatments, and some require written consent for gates or prohibit them entirely. This is separate from planning permission — both can apply. Check your deeds or ask the management company before ordering.
What is the difference between a covenant and planning permission?
Planning permission is a matter of public law, administered by the council. A covenant is a private contractual restriction written into the deeds, enforceable by whoever holds the benefit of it — often the developer or a management company. You can have planning permission and still breach a covenant, so both need checking.
Do you install electric gates throughout St Neots?
Yes — our installer covers St Neots, Eaton Socon, Eynesbury, Little Paxton, Great Paxton and Abbotsley, along with Buckden and out towards Sandy.
My house is a new build. Is installation more straightforward?
The gate itself usually is — square openings, sound pillars, firm ground. The variables are whether the developer left ducting to the boundary for power, and whether covenants restrict what you can install. Both are worth checking before you enquire, as they affect the quote and in some cases whether the job can proceed at all.
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.