What type of gate is suitable for my driveway?
What happens to my automatic gate when there is a power cut?
Can an automated system be installed into my existing gates?
If a visitor or delivery comes to my home, what happens?
Can I install my automatic gate in stages?
How long does it take to get a system?
What kind of gate design can I get for my home or business?
How do my visitors leave?
Will I need planning permission for my new gate?
If there is an electrical fault in my area, how can we get in and ourof our sliding or swing automatic gates?
Can Abbeygates repair systems not installed by them?
Can I buy another automatic gate opener/fob from Abbeygates even if they didn’t manufacture or install them?
What areas do Abbeygates serve?
What type of gate is suitable for my driveway?
At Abbeygates, we provide a free call out to evaluate what driveway gate is suitable for your home or business. We will take into considoration the style of your home, the type of driveway you have, how much privacy or security you want and make it as affordable as possible for you.
The answer to this depends on your driveways attributes. Factors to consider are:
- Driveway size – The size of your driveway entrance determines wether your gate should slide or swing. Swinging gates are suitable for average sized driveways, but for larger entrances, sliding gates can be a better option as the swing radius is larger.
- Sloped or inclined driveways – Sloped or slightly inclined driveways should be fitted with sliding or rolling gates, this is because when the gates are opening the incline will constrict the swing of the gate .
- Style of your home or business – If you live in a modern or period home we can match your home’s style and colour to your brand new gate.
What happens to my automatic gate when there is a power cut?
Don’t panick! All our automatic/electric driveway gates are installed with a emergency manual override feature. We can also supply you with battery back up systems.
Can an automated system be installed into my existing gates?
Yes, this can be acheived easily depending on your gates attributes. We will come to your home or business free of charge to assess the existing gates material, condition etc
If a visitor or delivery comes to my home, what happens?
We can install an intercom, this will allow people to press a button which will ring into your house, allowing you to confirm there entry by pushing the button on your intercom reciever inside the house. Issuing trusted people with your code can also be an option.
Can I install my automatic gate in stages?
Yes, we can accomodate your budget and schedules by splitting the installation into three stages:
- Ground and building work
- Gates and support posts
- Automated systems
How long will it take to get my new system up and running?
Your automatic gate system will usually take no more than a few days to be installed.
How long does it take to get a system?
If all the required items are in stock and the gates are in situ then the system could be installed in a few days. However time should be allowed for items such as gates and their auxiliary items to be manufactured and installed and any ground work to be completed.
What kind of gate design can I get for my home or business?
We have a gallery of gates that we have been designed previosuly for our customers. You can also create your own designs with our help.
How do my visitors leave?
Automatic sensors can detect people and cars coming towards the gates so they will open automatically. Keypads can be given inside your grounds and a buzzer will be installed inside your house.
Will I need planning permission for my new gate?
No, you will not need planning permission for your gate unless it is more than 1.8 metres in height.
If there is an electrical fault in my area, how can we get in and our of our sliding or swing automatic gates?
All of the systems we put in place come with an emergency override release key that will enable you to manually open your gate.
Can Abbeygates repair systems not installed by them?
Yes we certainley can repair electric gate systems for both swinging and sliding gates that have not been installed by ourselves.
Can I buy another automatic gate opener/fob from Abbeygates even if they didn’t manufcature or install them?
Yes we can provide you with duplicate electric gate openers that havn’t been manufactured or installed by ourselves.
What areas do Abbeygates serve?
We serve Glasgow, Greenock, Ayr and it’s surrounding towns and villages.