The Electric Gate Company

What The Electric Gate Company does

The Electric Gate Company Ltd is a UK-based, privately held bespoke manufacturer and installer of electric and automated gates, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Cheddar, Somerset. The company designs every gate in-house using CAD software, fabricates in steel, aluminium, and solid timber (including hardwoods such as Air Dried English Oak, Iroko, Idigbo, and Accoya), and finishes metalwork with hot-dipped galvanising and powder coating to RAL specifications. Automation components are sourced from third-party OEMs (DEA, FAAC, BFT, BENINCA, CAME, BPT) and integrated with access control systems including GSM intercoms, video entry, keypads, and magnetic locks, with product lines spanning residential gates, commercial gates, cantilever sliding systems, bi-folding speed gates, barriers, turnstiles, automated bollards, and roller shutters.

The business operates exclusively through direct field sales with a consultative, on-site survey and CAD design process, targeting residential homeowners, commercial and industrial property owners, and major UK housebuilders (Barratt Developments, Crest Nicholson, Fairview New Homes) as well as heritage and institutional clients (National Trust, Bristol Zoo). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time bespoke gate sales-and-installation projects, supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts and safety surveys (from £99 + VAT). The company holds a dense set of industry certifications—ISO 9001, DHF membership, Constructionline, Gate Safe, Safe Contractor, CHAS, UKCA, and BSI compliance with BS EN 12453-2017 and BS EN 12604-2018—which serve as a key commercial lever for enterprise and public sector procurement. The company employs 11–50 staff, operates across the South of England, Wales, and London, and is privately held with no evidence of external investment or parent company.

Name

The Electric Gate Company

Legal name

The Electric Gate Company Ltd

Website

https://theelectricgateco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Electric Gate Company Ltd designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke electric and automated gates for residential homeowners, commercial properties, and UK housebuilders from its Cheddar, Somerset base, operating across the South of England with ISO 9001, DHF, and Constructionline accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Gate Manufacturing and Installation

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Gate Repair & Adjustment (Sagging, Alignment, Hinges) (HSAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Electric gate manufacturing
• Automated gate installation
• Gate automation systems
• Access control systems
• Security gate solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheddar

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Electric Gate Sales and Installation: The company generates revenue through designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke electric gates for residential and commercial properties. All gates are made to order based on customer specifications. Revenue is one-time per project with installation included in the service offering.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: After-sales care including planned maintenance programmes, safety surveys (from £99 + VAT), and repair services for gates regardless of whether they were originally purchased from the company. Annual maintenance visits to ensure gates remain safe and functional.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Electric Gate Company designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke electric and automated gates for residential and commercial properties in the South of England. All gates are handmade in-house from steel, aluminium, solid timber, or composite materials, integrated with automation systems (underground motors, ram arm, sliding, articulated arm) and access control (audio/video intercoms, GSM, keypads). The offering spans initial CAD design, in-house manufacture, professional installation by trained engineers, and ongoing safety/maintenance contracts.

Product overview

The Electric Gate Company is a bespoke gate manufacturing and installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electric and automated gate solutions for both residential and commercial properties. The core offering consists of custom-designed, handmade gates in various materials (aluminium, steel, wood, composite) combined with professional installation services. The product line is organized into residential gates (including composite infill, aluminium, estate, wooden, sliding, metal, and wooden infill variants), commercial gates (aluminium, cantilever sliding, bi-folding speed gates, barriers/turnstiles, bollards, roller shutters), gate automation systems (underground swing, ram arm, sliding motors, articulated arm), entry systems (audio/video intercoms, GSM, wireless, keypads), and CAD design services. All gates are bespoke and made to customer exact requirements, with automation equipment sourced from leading suppliers including DEA, FAAC, BFT, BENINCA, CAME, and BPT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electric Gates Bespoke handmade electric gates for residential driveways, including composite infill, aluminium, estate, wooden, sliding, metal, and wooden infill variants. Custom-designed using CAD drawings and installed by trained in-house engineers.
• Commercial Electric Gates Electric and automated gates for commercial and industrial properties, including aluminium gates, cantilever sliding gates, bi-folding speed gates, barriers, turnstiles, bollards, and roller shutters. Made to measure and tailored to individual business needs.
• Gate Automation Systems Automation solutions including underground swing gates (DEA motors), ram arm operators, sliding gate motors, and articulated arm operators for swing gates. Uses leading suppliers including FAAC, BFT, BENINCA, DEA, CAME, and BPT.
• Entry Systems Access control systems including hardwired audio/video systems (Videx, BPT), wireless telecom intercoms (Telguard), digital wireless intercoms, digital keypads (BPT, DEA), and GSM systems (Videx, Bewater, BPT, AES, Telguard) for mobile phone gate control.
• CAD Design Service Bespoke electric gate design service using CAD software to present customers with detailed drawings before manufacture, covering driveway gates, sliding gates, cantilever gates, and barrier gates.
• Safety and Maintenance Services Ongoing maintenance contracts and safety surveys for electric gates, including annual maintenance checks to ensure compliance with legislation and health and safety standards. Safety surveys start from £99 + VAT.
• Composite Infill Electric Gates Residential gates using steel frames with composite boarding (E-Composite Board) in colours including English Oak, Dark Walnut, Ebony Black, Rich Grey, and Silver Birch. Low maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to timber.
• Aluminium Electric Gates Lightweight, low-maintenance aluminium gates with Qualicoat Class-2 powder coating for rust and corrosion resistance. Weld-free, glue-free modular design with 10-year guarantee. Available in various styles including swing and sliding configurations.
• Estate Electric Gates Steel gates designed to look like wood, galvanized for rust protection. Available in flat top, bow, or swallow top designs. Handmade with full customer input on design and colour.
• Wooden Electric Gates Solid wooden gates made from hardwoods (Air Dried English Oak, Iroko, Idigbo, Accoya) fitted with unique L-shaped galvanized steel brackets for successful automation with minimum stress on the wood.
• Sliding Electric Gates Sliding gates including cantilever design (no ground track required) and sliding gates with wheels and track. Hot-dipped galvanized and powder coated to any RAL colour for longevity.
• Metal Electric Gates Custom made steel gates (traditionally known as wrought iron), handmade in factory, galvanized to prevent rusting, then painted. Can include house names, decorative scroll work, and various colour options.
• Wooden Infill Electric Gates Gates made from Air Dried English Oak, Iroko, Idigbo or Accoya bordered by steel frames. Offering privacy and style with budget-friendly alternatives to solid wood gates.
• Commercial Cantilever Sliding Gates BS EN 12453-2017 and BS EN 12604-2018 compliant sliding gates without ground track. Counterbalanced design for minimal effort operation, suitable for commercial, industrial and residential properties.
• Bi-Folding Speed Gates Speed gates that open in 3-4 seconds (compared to 11+ seconds for conventional swing gates). Suitable for commercial and residential properties with limited parking or steep inclines.
• Barriers and Turnstiles Barrier systems for residential, multi-occupancy and commercial properties, available above and underground. Integrated with various entry and exit equipment options.
• Automated Bollards Automatic rising bollards for vehicle access control, security, traffic restriction and parking. Available as static steel or wooden bollards, with illuminated options for paths and entrances.
• Roller Shutters Electric roller shutters for commercial and industrial use, providing unrivalled security for windows, doors and other apertures. Available as insulated, heavy-duty industrial, or maximum security variants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced maintenance costs through hot-dipped galvanizing and powder coating process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEA is a leading Italian manufacturer of gate automation equipment. The Electric Gate Company uses DEA underground motors (considered the most popular automation method) for below-ground swing gate installations. DEA products are known for reliability and longevity.
• FAACcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of gate automation equipment. The company uses FAAC automation systems as one of their preferred suppliers for reliable gate motors and systems.
• BFTcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of gate automation equipment. BFT systems are used by the company for both residential and commercial gate automation applications.
• BENINCAcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of gate automation equipment. BENINCA products are used for automation systems, including above-ground ram and articulated arm systems suitable for areas prone to flooding.
• CAMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of gate automation equipment. CAME systems are part of the company's preferred automation equipment suppliers for gate systems.
• BPTcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of entry systems and intercoms. BPT systems are used for video entry systems with up to 800m cable range, as well as audio intercom systems.
• VidexcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of access control and intercom systems. Videx products are used for hardwired audio systems, video entry systems, GSM intercoms, and digital keypad entry systems.
• TelguardcoreTechnology or IntegrationGSM intercom system manufacturer. Telguard intercom dispenses with cabling between entrance and buildings by utilizing existing telecom network, allowing gate control from anywhere via mobile phone.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cova Security Gates: UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of security gates, automated gates, barriers, bollards and turnstiles for commercial, industrial and high-security applications. Direct peer in the commercial gate installation segment with overlapping product portfolio (barriers, bollards, automated gates).
• Hilltop Gates: UK manufacturer and installer of bespoke residential and commercial electric gates, automated gates and access control. Closest direct peer — same product range (sliding, swing, cantilever, automation), same UK regional operating model, same bespoke in-house manufacture and install approach.
• Automated Gate Services: UK specialist in the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of automated gate systems, barriers and access control for residential and commercial clients. Directly comparable service offering (install, automation, maintenance contracts) with a similar UK regional operating model.
• National Gates UK: UK nationwide supplier and installer of automated gates, garage doors, barriers and access control with both supply-only and full installation services. Comparable on automated gate installation and access control product range; broader geographic reach but less emphasis on fully bespoke in-house fabrication.
• Heritage Gates: UK bespoke manufacturer of electric wooden, metal and composite gates with in-house design, manufacture and installation. Directly comparable on bespoke handmade residential and commercial electric gates, though typically lower emphasis on full automation system integration.
• Woodberry Brothers & Haines: UK bespoke manufacturer of electric gates, automation systems and access control for residential and commercial properties. Comparable in-house design, manufacture and install approach, overlapping product range and similar target customer segments (homeowners, developers, commercial).

Broad incumbents

• Barkers Fencing: UK manufacturer and installer of high-security fencing, gates, barriers and access control systems for commercial, industrial and high-security sites. Comparable on the commercial gate, barrier and access control side; much larger and more security-focused, operating at a different scale and segment.
• Jacksons Fencing: Long-established UK fencing, gate and access control manufacturer with nationwide coverage and extensive trade/distribution network. Broader scope than The Electric Gate Company (full fencing range plus gates) and larger scale, but directly comparable on the residential and commercial gate product lines.
• Birkin Fencing & Gates: UK manufacturer of metal gates, fencing and architectural metalwork with both trade supply and bespoke made-to-measure services. Comparable on the metal gate manufacturing and installation side; broader product portfolio (fencing, railings) gives it scale advantages but a less specialised automation offering.
• Frontier Pitts Ltd: UK manufacturer of automatic gates, barriers, bollards, turnstiles and road blockers for high-security commercial, government and infrastructure sites. Comparable on commercial gate automation, barriers and bollards product lines; much larger scale and focused on high-security/HSL-certified markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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