East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Electric Gates in Brighton and Hove
Electric gate installation automates a sliding or swing driveway or entrance gate using an electric motor, together with safety devices such as photocells or force-limiting edges and an access method such as a remote, keypad or intercom.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for electric gates
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our electric gates process
- 01
Site survey
Assessing gate weight and type, ground conditions, and availability of a power supply at the gate position.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing motor type, safety devices and the access method — remote, keypad or intercom.
- 03
Installation
Fitting the motor, control unit, safety devices and wiring or power supply run to the gate.
- 04
Commissioning
Testing safety devices, programming access, and providing documentation confirming the installation meets current safety standards.
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FAQs
Electric Gates in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide electric gates across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Do electric gates need safety devices like photocells?
Yes, gate automation should include appropriate safety devices, such as photocells or force-limiting safety edges, to prevent the gate trapping a person or vehicle. This is fitted as standard rather than an optional add-on.
Can you automate our existing gates rather than fitting new ones?
Often yes, subject to the existing gate's weight, condition and ground fixings being suitable for automation, which we assess during the site survey before quoting.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.