Automatic driveway gate installation for London
For 40+ years, WLS has been at the forefront of residential security technologies, installing, repairing and servicing automatic driveway gates in properties across London and the South East.
introduction
40+ years expertise installing electric driveway gates in homes
WLS is London’s leading electric gate installer providing homeowners with an extensive range of different gate styles to choose from.
We manufacture and install both electric and manual driveway gates from swing gates, bi-folding gates and sliding gates to cantilever gates, single gates or double driveway gates. We can also provide gate entry systems.
With over 40 years of home security experience, we are the trusted choice for residential customers looking to secure their properties with an automatic gate installation.
Residential driveway gate installations suited to your specific property
We work closely with our customers to ensure their residential driveway gate installation delivers ultimate protection for their family, home and assets.
We can also add additional security features to your home’s security system, like CCTV, intruder alarms or a door entry system.
For installation, repair and servicing of residential driveway gates and other home security, get in touch.
Designs
Designs and materials for automatic driveway gates
You can choose from an aluminium, wood or iron driveway gate, or a combination with decorative finials like arrowheads/spearpoints, railheads, spikes, rounded spheres, characters, and much more.
We can also add a residential pedestrian gate, an entry gate with keypad, a video door intercom and/or automatic electric opening gates.
If you’re based in London or the South East and are interested in installing a driveway gate, look no further. We’ll have a product to suit your needs.
Our suppliers
We work with leading driveway gate suppliers
Creating safe space is what we do. Our driveway gate installers work only with leading suppliers like FAAC, BFT, Nice, Roger, and CAME.
We install any driveway gate, from standard automatic to high-tech entry systems with smart controls, allowing you to control the electric gate access from your vehicle or from your living room sofa!
Call our London gate specialists to discuss available options. WLS is your go-to trusted installer for driveway gates.
Products
Modern electric or classic. It’s your choice.
Stylish iron sliding gate with entry system, Richmond.
Elegant pair of wooden sliding gates in South West London
Modern sliding gate with entry system in Wandsworth, London.
Traditional aluminium pair of swing gates with entry system, London.
Call us on 020 8676 4300
Talk to one of our experts today or request a free, no-obligation quote
Industry leading
Our accreditations
At WLS, creating safe space is what we do and our engineers are fully NSI Gold, Safe Contractor and BAFE accredited. We are proud of our industry-leading accreditations that reflect our commitment to high standards.
We are London’s leading residential driveway gate installers
Whether you’re upgrading your existing home security gate or starting afresh with new high-spec automatic gate, we’ll provide expert advice, free quotes and full support from planning and installation, through to post-install maintenance.
We have many driveway gate designs to choose from, and can also manufacture gates to your own design specifications from our on-site driveway gate workshop, manned by WLS craftsmen and gate fabricators.
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Gate colours
Driveway gates in the colour of your choice
Our automated gates are also available in a huge range of RAL colour options, a standardised European system that offers extensive choice for consistent colour matching. We can also provide driveway gates in dual colour variations. Whatever style you’re after, we’ll have a design, material and colour to suit your property.
Our workshop
The WLS driveway gate workshop: gates designed and made by our craftsmen
We are Gate Safe approved, and can oversee the entire manufacturing process from our driveway gates workshop if a custom-made gate is what you’re after.
Here, our fabricators craft driveway gates to your exact specifications including electric gates in all the same styles, colours and decorative finishes we have outlined.
Our engineers are fully trained on safety technologies and the latest developments in security solutions. All our products meet the highest standards of quality, and attention to detail.
Our process
Residential driveway gate design and installation process explained
Behind every WLS driveway gate installation is a meticulous design process. We ensure that every feature is tailored to meet your specified needs and preferences.
Step 1
Initial consultation and assessment
First we’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your property and where you want your automatic gate.
Step 2
Customised security gate plan
Our team crafts a bespoke security plan tailored to your requirements.
Step 3
Implementation and installation
We carry out your driveway gate installation with the utmost precision and care.
Servicing
Repair and servicing for residential driveway gates
It’s essential to ensure that the driveway gate you choose for your home is fit to to the job you need it to. Gates need regular testing, especially in busy homes, and this is best done through specialist maintenance provision on an ongoing basis.
WLS offers annual service contracts for all our customers, ensuring your driveway gate remains optimally functioning at all times.
Security fencing
Residential security fencing with electric gates
Installing security fencing ensures that your property is fully protected against unwanted and unauthorised intrusion. We install sturdy security fencing that integrates with any automatic electric gate system providing complete perimeter security. There are a huge range of options available, depending on the security level required.
Residential driveway gate installation FAQs
Here’s a selection of the most commonly asked questions we receive about installing residential driveway gates.
This depends on the location of your property and the type of residential electric gate you want installed on your property. Planning permission is required if the gate exceeds over 1 metre in height and is located on a busy roadway, or if it is over 2 metres high.
This depends on the type of automatic gate system you are wanting installed. Prices vary depending on the size of your property, type of gate, and any additional integrations you’d like added.
Automatic driveway gates are known to increase your home’s value by at least 5%. They offer safety, security, and can be customised to suit your needs and the appearance of your home.
We install and fix electric gates across the London, Surrey, Kent, and Sussex areas. Our engineers are out daily installing and repairing electric security gates for blocks of flats, private houses, commercial offices, industrial estates, schools, hotels, and more.
Yes, we offer electric, service and maintenance contracts for residential buildings (blocks of flats and apartments), commercial premises and retail premises.
One of the most common reasons problems arise in residential gates is due to fault motors, or poor installation which can put stress on the motor. This is why it is vital to get your gates regularly maintained, to ensure they are not in danger of breaking.
- Faulty sensors
- Gate remote transmitter issues
- Fault motor
- Water damage in the components or underground motor
- Damage from vehicles
- Insects in the circuit boards
- Wear and tear, or lack of regular maintenance
Yes. We can repair or replace electric gate motors. We can provide like for like replacements, or offer consultation on alternative, potentially more suitable options on a client basis.
We’ve built our reputation on trust, transparency and clear pricing. We don’t add any nasty extras. The charges for calling out a WLS engineer to service or fix your intercom system are as follows:
Automatic Gate Call out charge including 30 minutes labour: £200 + VAT
Additional labour per hour: £95 + VAT
Return visit charge (if required) including 30 minutes labour: £120 + VAT
Out of hours rates
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. All day Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Call out charge including 30 minutes labour: £275 + VAT
Additional labour per hour: (Auto doors not included) £140 + VAT
Note: All rates include 30 minutes of travel to site. Additional travel time will be charged at the relevant hourly rate. We request that non contracted clients cover the initial call out charge prior to attendance. Payment can be made over the phone with a credit/debit card or via bank transfer.
Yes, we fix intercoms for gates. Many of our customers live or work in gated communities and commercial estates across London, Surrey, and the South-East. We have a highly experienced team of service engineers, who can fix your gates. We recommend getting your gates serviced before they need fixing. The last thing you need is the hassle of dealing with broken gates, and being unable to access or leave your premises.
Where we work
Driveway gates installations for London and the South East
We’re based in Crystal Palace, South London, but our work takes us much further. We cover all of central London, Greater London and the whole of the South East from Surrey, Sussex and Essex, to Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Hampshire. For reliable driveway gates installations, fire or secturity systems, call us.
Automatic driveway gate installations suited to your specific home
The WLS Guarantee
* First time fix or solution provided every time *
We strive to be the UK's leading automated gates company, with an uncompromising focus on our customers and the solutions we deliver. Our team knows how important it is to create safe spaces you can trust.
With over 40 years experience in the industry, our expert team continues to closely follow the latest developments in automated gates technology. From our first installation to where we are today, our customers have always been our focus. They trust us to consistently provide an effective and high-quality result.
We’re proud to offer the WLS Guarantee to each of our customers.
- We will arrive at your premises within the specified time slot.
- We treat our customers as we wish to be treated ourselves.
- We will act professionally at all times, arrive on time, smartly dressed in uniform.
- We will do our work quickly and without fuss.
- Once the work is completed we will ask you to review what we have done to ensure you are happy with the results.
- We will leave the site clean and tidy.
- We guarantee a first-time fix or to provide a solution on every call out.
- We fix 90% of problems first-time.
- If we cannot propose a solution we will refund the call out charge.
- We guarantee transparency in our pricing.
- We provide a full breakdown of costs with every quotation.
- We will get your approval for any additional work required to ensure you are kept up to date throughout the installation.
- Our customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any issues.
- You can reach us via phone or email for prompt assistance.
- We are committed to ensuring your satisfaction and security.
- We will specify the best solution to meet your needs and budget.
- We only install systems that are reliable and easy to use.
- We will install the solution to the very highest standards.
- All our systems come with a 12-month parts and labour guarantee.
- We will offer a free service 6 months after installation to ensure everything is in working order.
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