Bespoke Driveway Gates Eastleigh
A practical driveway. A gate made for the opening.
Bespoke driveway gates and electric gate systems for Eastleigh homes. We plan the layout, design and automation together, then manufacture and install the agreed entrance.
Book a free site surveyEastleigh entrances need space to work
A driveway gate has to leave room for the way you actually use the entrance. Think about where a car waits, whether a second vehicle can pass and how someone on foot reaches the front door without standing in the road.
Eastleigh has both compact residential frontages and wider private driveways. We survey the particular opening rather than assuming one gate arrangement suits every street. Levels, parking, boundary positions and access to power all shape the recommendation.
Automated Openings is based in Southampton and covers Eastleigh. Your free site survey establishes the dimensions and constraints before the design is agreed.
Choose the arrangement that fits the driveway
The shape of the entrance decides where the gate can move safely. We discuss the options before fixing the appearance.
Clear the opening arc
Swing gates need space behind them. We check parked vehicles, paths, walls and any slope before recommending hinge and motor positions.
Protect the side run
Sliding gates need room beside the entrance as well as suitable support. We assess ground conditions and the requirements of a track or cantilever arrangement.
Plan walking access
A separate pedestrian gate can make everyday arrivals simpler. Its position and controls should be considered with the vehicle entrance, not added afterwards.
Design the gate around the opening and the home
We design and manufacture steel gates for the agreed entrance. Proportions, construction and finish are considered alongside the automation, so the gate looks and moves as one system.
Proportions & privacy
Discuss gate height, the balance between open detailing and privacy, and how the gate sits against the posts and frontage. The design should suit both the opening and the property behind it.
Materials & finish
Our steel gates are made to the agreed design. Construction, pattern and finish are confirmed before manufacture, with the gate's weight and intended operation in mind.
Posts & pedestrian access
Gate posts, a pedestrian gate and the surrounding boundary need to read as one entrance. We check where people walk and how visitors reach the entry controls.
Built for automation
Hinges, motor mounting points and clearances are considered during design. Appearance and equipment need to work together from the start.
Everyday entry, planned with the gate
Decide who needs to enter and how: household members, visitors, deliveries or someone arriving on foot. Remotes, keypads and intercoms offer different ways to control access; a GSM intercom can let you answer and release the gate from your phone.
We check where controls can be reached, how vehicles leave and where power can be supplied. Automation is specified for the gate and its use, with appropriate safety equipment.
If suitable gates are already in place, we can assess their condition, hinges, posts and movement for automation rather than assuming a replacement is needed.
From Eastleigh survey to tested handover
01 / Survey
Measure the entrance, discuss your priorities and assess access, levels, ground conditions and power.
02 / Agree the design
Confirm the gate arrangement, appearance, construction, finish and access controls, with a quotation for the agreed work.
03 / Make & install
Manufacture the gates, fit the equipment and set up the controls and safety devices for the entrance.
04 / Safe handover
Fully risk assessed before handover, with force testing, safety checks and guidance on operating the gates.
At handover we explain the controls and provide operating and maintenance information and force-testing readings. Gates are fully risk assessed before handover. Arrange professional servicing at least every six months, with attention to the gate movement, controls and safety devices.
Our design-to-installation approach →Ongoing gate maintenance →
Planning your Eastleigh entrance
What should I photograph for the survey?
The opening, the driveway behind it and the boundary on both sides are useful. Include any existing gates or posts, and tell us whether you want new gates, automation or both. We confirm measurements on site.
Can electric gates work on a short driveway?
They may, but the layout decides the options. Swing gates need a clear opening arc; sliding gates need room to one side. Ground levels and vehicle waiting space must be checked before choosing the arrangement.
What do we agree before the gate is made?
The opening dimensions, gate arrangement, design, construction and finish, alongside the automation and access-control requirements. The quotation sets out the agreed work so the gate and equipment can be planned together.
Can the design include a pedestrian gate?
Yes. We can consider a pedestrian gate alongside the driveway entrance. Its position, opening space and controls should allow people to enter without relying on the vehicle gate every time.
Will my existing gates need replacing for automation?
Not necessarily. We assess their condition, construction, movement, posts and hinges first. If they are unsuitable, we explain what needs to change.
What happens after installation?
The gate is fully risk assessed before handover, with force testing, safety checks and guidance on the controls. Keep the operating information available and arrange professional servicing at least every six months.
Plan the whole entrance, not just the gate
Tell us about your Eastleigh property, the layout and the finish you have in mind. We offer a free site survey and quotation for new installations.
Book a free site survey