Automating a gate is great, until you count the electrician.
Automation makes sense on driveways you use every day, especially in the rain. What catches people out is that a motor needs power at the gate, and that power has to be run by a licensed electrician before we can install.
Upfront cost: Manual gate Lower. Motorised gate Higher, motor plus electrical work.
Power required: Manual gate None. Motorised gate Power point at the gate, licensed electrician.
Daily convenience: Manual gate Get out of the car. Motorised gate Remote or app, stay dry.
Security: Manual gate Latch or padlock. Motorised gate Closed and locked by default.
Maintenance: Manual gate Hinges and latch. Motorised gate Motor servicing, batteries in remotes.
Power outage: Manual gate Unaffected. Motorised gate Manual release key needed.
Best for: Manual gate Side gates and light use driveways. Motorised gate Daily use driveways and steep entries.
If you drive through it every day, automate. If it is a side gate or a driveway you rarely close, stay manual and spend the money on better hardware.
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