From our base in Carlisle we look after gates in Alston, high in the North Pennines, one of the highest market towns in England. We supply, automate, repair and service electric gates for homes and businesses across the area.
Gates around Alston
The kind of work we do in and around Alston:
- Farms and rural properties with long lanes, often fitted with GSM "call to open" control. See automating a five-bar gate
- Driveways on a slope, where sliding gates or swing gates on rising hinges are usually best
- Character properties with stone or brick piers, where underground motors keep things looking original
- Repairs and servicing on all the major brands, whoever fitted them
Automatic Gates in Alston
Homes and businesses in Alston are an easy run from Carlisle, so automatic gates here get the same attention as a job on our own doorstep. We fit swing, sliding and bifold gates, automate existing ones and look after them for years afterwards.
Out on country lanes, the length of the cable run and how you want to open the gate (often by phone) shape the whole design. Slopes change everything: swing gates may need rising hinges, and a sliding gate is often the neater answer.
Every electric gate we install in Alston is surveyed first, priced in writing and fitted by Adrian, who has 16 years of experience installing gates. We also cover nearby Haltwhistle, Penrith and Brampton.
Electric Gate Installation for Alston Properties
Before anything is ordered, we check the width and slope of the entrance, the strength of the posts or pillars, and where the power will come from. That's what lets us choose the right gate and the right CAME motors for it.
Safety is built in: photocells and safety edges where they're needed, a force test to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover. As BIGAA members, we follow the safety regulations for electrical work and gate automation on every job.
New installations come with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, and we're here for servicing and repairs whenever you need us.
Electric Gate Installation Near Me – Alston
For electric gate installation near you in Alston, a couple of photos of your entrance is the best place to start. We'll check the posts, the ground and the power before recommending anything, and every installation is force tested to BS EN 12453 and covered by our 3-year parts and labour warranty.
Electric Gate Repair Near Me – Alston
For electric gate repairs near you in Alston, call or WhatsApp Adrian on 07854 037752. We repair all the major brands, including older systems, and look for parts or a compatible replacement before suggesting anything new.
What we do in Alston
- Complete electric swing gates – typically £2,500 – £9,000+ installed
- Sliding electric gates – typically £4,000 – £10,000+ installed
- Bifold gates for short driveways – from £8,000 installed
- Motors for existing gates – priced after a free site survey
- Repairs on every major brand, and servicing
We also work in nearby Haltwhistle, Penrith and Brampton.
Planning in Alston
Most electric gates don't need planning permission. Next to a road, though, the general limit without permission is 1 metre, and listed buildings and conservation areas come with extra controls. See planning permission for electric gates.
Call or WhatsApp Adrian on 07854 037752, or send us a message.
Questions people ask me
Do you fit and repair electric gates in Alston?
Yes – throughout Alston and the surrounding area, on all the major brands.
Can you automate a farm gate with no power nearby?
In many cases, yes. It depends how far away a supply is and how much the gate is used, so we'll look on site.
My drive slopes up from the road. What gate works?
Normally a sliding gate, or swing gates on rising hinges. We'll check the slope when we visit.
How quickly can you get to Alston?
Call or WhatsApp Adrian and he'll tell you honestly when we can be there.