Automatic gates are one of the most effective deterrents against unauthorised access, trespassing and criminal activity. Because a closed automated gate looks like any other gate — with no visible security equipment — it protects your site without advertising that it’s a security-conscious building.
Protech Solutions has installed and maintained automatic gate systems for schools, businesses and commercial sites across Hertfordshire and the Home Counties, including St Albans, Watford and Welwyn Garden City. Our engineers survey every site in person before recommending a solution, so what you get is designed for your entrance, your traffic flow and your existing security setup — not a generic off-the-shelf install.
Also known as electric gate installation, gate automation adds a secure, hands-free entrance to your site. Whichever term you search for, the result is the same reliable, professionally installed system.
Sliding Gates
Best for sites with limited space in front of the entrance, or where a swinging gate would obstruct a road or pavement. Sliding gates run along a track and are a strong choice for schools and commercial sites with regular vehicle traffic.
Swing Gates
A traditional, cost-effective option suited to driveways and entrances with enough clearance for the gate to swing open. Available as single or double-leaf.
Cantilever Gates
Fully self-supporting and don’t require a ground track, which makes them ideal for uneven surfaces or entrances that need to stay clear of debris and snow build-up. A popular choice for larger commercial and industrial sites.
Pedestrian Gates
Automated separately from vehicle gates, allowing controlled foot access without opening the full vehicle entrance — commonly paired with fob or keypad access for staff.
Railings & Bespoke Solutions
Where a standard gate type doesn’t fit the site, we design a bespoke automated solution around your existing boundary and access requirements.
Gate automation and door access control work best as one connected system. As accredited Paxton installers, we fit and configure Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 systems that let you manage gate access and building access from the same platform — issuing, revoking and tracking fobs or codes for staff, visitors and contractors in real time.
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Many of our gate automation projects are for schools, where controlling vehicle and pedestrian access to the site is a safeguarding priority as much as a security one. We’ve upgraded ageing manual gates to fully automated Paxton-controlled systems, resolved recurring fault issues on existing installations, and converted standard gates into motorised entrances using underground automation — all with minimal disruption to the school day.
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Cost depends on gate type, site conditions and the access control method you choose. Because every site is different, we provide a free site survey and a bespoke quote rather than a fixed price list – get in touch for an accurate cost for your site.
Yes. Like any mechanical and electronic system, automatic gates need periodic servicing to stay safe and reliable, particularly for high-traffic sites like schools. We offer maintenance agreements (SLAs) to keep systems running and catch faults early.
Yes. We regularly integrate gate automation with existing CCTV systems and Paxton access control, so you can manage building and gate access from a single platform.
Timescales vary by gate type and site complexity and are confirmed during your free site survey. We work around your operating hours to minimise disruption, particularly for schools and active commercial sites.
Both. We repair, upgrade and maintain existing automatic gate systems as well as installing new ones — including converting standard manual gates into automated systems.
