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Gate installation — Fencing specialist
Explain who and what must pass through the opening, the desired gate type and whether operation will be manual or powered. Provide measurements, photographs and information about slopes, nearby routes and existing posts so the installer can assess clearance and support requirements.
Service scope
Installation of a specified pedestrian or vehicle gate with suitable supports, hardware and access geometry. Manual and powered gates are distinct system scopes; automation requires competent design, installation and safety verification rather than simply adding a motor to a gate.
What is normally included
- Survey of the opening and gate use
- Specified gate supports and hardware
- Agreed installation and functional handover
What is not included
- Automatic inclusion of powered operation
- Bypassing or omitting powered-gate safety provisions
Typical tasks
- Review opening and access needs
- Survey movement space and supports
- Specify gate hardware and operation
- Install the agreed system
- Complete required checks and user handover
What to include in your brief
- Opening width and site photographs
- Pedestrian or vehicle use
- Manual or powered requirement
- Ground levels and existing supports
- Locking access and user needs
Choosing the right professional
Compare the complete gate system rather than the leaf alone. For powered gates, ask who designs and verifies the installation, supplies documentation and provides maintenance support; a working motor is not proof that the full system is safe.
Important considerations
- Gate movement can create trapping or impact hazards
- Inadequate supports or clearance can affect operation
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