How much do electric gates cost in the UK?
Electric gates cost £5,000 on average in the UK. Most jobs fall between £3,000 and £10,000 supplied and fitted. Gate type and size: Swing gates £3,000 to £6,000; Sliding gates £5,000 to £8,500; Large or ornate gates £7,000 to £10,000. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Electric gates usually cost between £3,000 and £10,000 in the UK, supplied and fitted, with most homeowners paying around £5,000. The price depends mainly on whether you choose swing or sliding gates, the size and material, and the automation and access kit.
Electric gates cost calculator
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Electric gates cost breakdown
Typical electric gates costs, by option:
| Gate type and size | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Swing gates | £3,000 to £6,000 |
| Sliding gates | £5,000 to £8,500 |
| Large or ornate gates | £7,000 to £10,000 |
What's included in the price?
Typical electric gates prices include:
- The gates themselves, in timber, metal or composite
- The motor and automation kit (underground, ram or sliding track)
- Wiring from the gates back to the power supply
- A remote control or keypad to open them
- Fitting the posts or piers and setting the safety features
- Testing and handover once it is all working
What changes the price?
The things that move electric gates prices most:
Swing or sliding gates
The width of your driveway and the gate size
The gate material and finish
The motor type and how far the wiring has to run
Extras like an intercom, keypad or safety edges
Your region and access to the site
How the price is built up
The quote covers the gates, the motor and control kit, the posts or piers, the wiring and any groundwork, plus a day or two of labour to fit, wire and set them up. Sliding gates need a level track and more digging, and every extra like an intercom, keypad or safety edge adds to the bill. Roughly half to two thirds of the cost is the gates and automation kit, and the rest is labour for the groundwork, hanging the gates, wiring and commissioning. Bespoke metal gates shift the balance further towards materials.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Automate your existing gates instead of replacing them if they are still sound
- Choose swing gates over sliding where your driveway allows, as they need less groundwork
- Run the electrical supply while other groundwork, such as a new driveway, is already open
- Get two or three quotes from local gate automation specialists
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, electric gates typically cost around £6,500 supplied and fitted, about 30% above the UK average of £5,000. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £4,600.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £3,000 | £5,000 | £10,000 |
| London | £3,900 | £6,500 | £13,000 |
| South East / South West | £3,400 | £5,800 | £11,500 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £2,800 | £4,600 | £9,200 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Electric gates cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £2,600 | £4,300 | £8,500 |
| Birmingham | £2,900 | £4,900 | £9,800 |
| Bristol | £3,300 | £5,500 | £11,000 |
| Cardiff | £2,800 | £4,700 | £9,400 |
| Edinburgh | £2,900 | £4,900 | £9,800 |
| Glasgow | £2,700 | £4,500 | £9,000 |
| Leeds | £2,800 | £4,700 | £9,300 |
| Liverpool | £2,800 | £4,600 | £9,200 |
| London | £3,900 | £6,500 | £13,000 |
| Manchester | £2,900 | £4,800 | £9,600 |
| Newcastle | £2,700 | £4,500 | £9,000 |
| Sheffield | £2,800 | £4,600 | £9,200 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for electric gates, not quotes.
Installers in London and the South East charge the most; the North, Wales and Scotland are typically 10 to 20 percent cheaper for the same job.
Common questions
How much do electric gates cost in 2026?
Most homeowners pay between £3,000 and £10,000 supplied and fitted, with a typical pair of automated swing gates around £5,000. Sliding gates and large bespoke metal gates cost more, and a big ornate install can pass £15,000.
What makes electric gates more expensive?
Sliding gates cost more than swing gates because they need a level track and more groundwork. Bigger gates, heavier metal or wrought iron, a longer wiring run, and extras like a video intercom, keypad or safety edges all push the price up.
Are electric gates worth it?
For many homes they add security, privacy and kerb appeal, and they are convenient day to day. Whether they pay off depends on the property; on a modest house the cost can be hard to recover, so weigh it against how much you value the security and access control.
Can I install electric gates myself?
Automation kits are sold for DIY, but hanging heavy gates safely and wiring to the mains is a job for a qualified electrician. Installers also have to meet force and safety rules (EN 12453), so most people use a professional to be sure it is safe and covered.
How long do electric gates take to install?
The fitting itself is usually one to three days on site. The bigger wait is fabrication, as bespoke metal gates can take four to eight weeks to make before they can be hung.
Do electric gates need servicing?
Yes, once a year at least, and it is not simply about keeping them working. An automated gate is legally a machine, so the installer has to risk-assess it, fit the safety devices that assessment calls for, test it to BS EN 12453 and BS EN 12445, and hand over a technical file, a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. The force testing part is the bit that matters later: EN 12445 sets out how to check the gate actually stops, reverses or limits its force when it meets an obstruction, and those forces drift as the mechanism wears and settings shift. So an annual service is where the safety devices get retested and the motor force re-measured, not just where things get oiled. Sensors, motors and control boards all degrade, and a gate whose obstruction detection has quietly stopped working is dangerous rather than merely inconvenient. Budget that service on top of the £3,000 to £10,000 installation, and ask for the technical file at handover, because you will want it if the gate is ever inspected or you come to sell.
Is there a cheaper way to get electric gates?
If your existing gates are sound, automating them with a motor kit rather than replacing them is much cheaper, often £1,500 to £3,000 fitted. Swing gates and standard sizes also cost less than sliding or bespoke designs.
Official guidance and sources
The rules and schemes referenced on this page come from these official UK sources. The price figures are Costwise's own; see how we price.
- Powered gates: safety HSE · Powered gates must be safe, force-limited and properly guarded.
- Safety of electric gates HSE · HSE has enforced the law following deaths involving automatic gates.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.