How much does an automatic electric gate cost? (2026 UK guide)
As a 2026 UK guide, automating an existing gate typically costs from around £350–£1,500 (supply only) or £1,200–£3,000 fitted, while a complete made-to-measure automated gate supplied and fitted usually falls between £3,500 and £9,000+. The final price depends on gate size, swing vs sliding, design, access control and groundwork — so every gate is quoted individually after a free site survey.
It's the first question everyone asks, and the honest answer is: it depends. An automated gate is a made-to-measure product, so the price is driven by the gate itself, the automation, and the groundwork behind it. Below are typical UK guide ranges for 2026, plus the things that move the number up or down.
Every figure here is a typical market range for guidance only. Ragnar Tech prices each gate individually after a free site survey.
Typical price ranges (UK, 2026)
| What you're buying | Typical guide range |
|---|---|
| Automation kit for an existing gate (supply only) | £350 – £1,500 |
| Automation kit supplied & fitted | £1,200 – £3,000 |
| Made-to-measure steel driveway gate (supply only) | £1,000 – £3,500 |
| Complete automated gate, supplied & fitted | £3,500 – £9,000+ |
| Add video intercom / keypad / app access | £300 – £1,200 |
Larger, sliding or commercial gates sit at the upper end, and heavy groundwork or long cable runs add cost. A simple swing-gate automation retrofit on an existing gate is the most affordable route.
What affects the price most
1. Gate type and size
A wider or taller opening needs more steel and a more powerful motor. Double gates cost more than a single leaf, and heavy designs need heftier automation.
2. Swing vs sliding
Swing-gate automation is usually cheaper, but if your driveway slopes or lacks swing room a sliding gate is the answer — and it needs a track and a different motor, which adds cost. (See our guide to swing vs sliding gates.)
3. Design and finish
Clean boarded designs are more economical than ornate, finialled ironwork. All our gates are UltraShield™-coated and available in a range of finishes.
4. Automation and access control
The motor, safety sensors and control board are the core cost. Extras like keypads, video intercom, app control and CCTV integration each add to the total — but can be bundled in one visit.
5. Groundwork and power
Someone has to bring power to the gate, dig for foundations or a sliding track, and fit safety edges. On a straightforward site this is minor; on a tricky one it's the biggest variable.
Supply only vs supply & fit
If you're a capable installer or have your own contractor, supply only is the cheaper route — we build the gate and provide the automation, you fit it. Supply and fit gives you a single accountable team, a proper safety setup and aftercare, which for most homeowners is worth the difference.
How to keep the cost sensible
- Automate your existing gate instead of replacing it, if it's structurally sound.
- Choose a clean boarded design over heavy ornamentation.
- Bundle CCTV, intercom and the gate into one visit to save on repeat call-out and cabling.
- Get the site survey done early so the quote is accurate and fixed — no mid-job surprises.
How Ragnar Tech quotes
We come out, measure up, look at access and power, and give you a fixed-price quote — supply only or supply and fit. No obligation, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Related questions
As a rough UK guide, an automation kit for an existing gate is typically £350–£1,500 supply-only, or around £1,200–£3,000 supplied and fitted, depending on whether it's a swing or sliding gate and the weight involved. We confirm the exact figure after a free survey.
Usually, yes. Sliding gates need a track, a different motor and often more groundwork, so they tend to cost more than an equivalent swing gate — but they're the right choice where space or a sloping driveway rules out swinging.
On a supply-and-fit quote, yes — installation, anti-crush safety sensors and setup are included. Supply-only covers the gate and automation for you or your contractor to install.
Yes. After a free site survey we give you a fixed-price quote, so there are no surprises once the work starts.
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Every Ragnar Tech gate is quoted individually after a free site survey — no obligation, no surprises.