Electric Gates & Repairs Grays & Thurrock

Grays & Thurrock

Gate installers on your doorstep

Most of our customers are a drive away. In Grays, we are just round the corner. Our workshop and vans are based in Chafford Hundred, so a survey in Little Thurrock, a repair in Chadwell St Mary or a quote for a new gate in Orsett rarely needs more than a short trip across town.

Housing across Grays is a real mix. Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the town centre often have short frontages, where a compact sliding gate or a pair of lightweight swing gates fits better than anything heavy. The 1990s and 2000s estates around Chafford Hundred and Badgers Dene tend to have open-plan front gardens and block-paved drives, and the larger plots out towards Orsett and Bulphan have room for bigger, more traditional gates.

Whatever the property, we start with a free site survey, measure the opening and the fall of the drive, and recommend a gate and motor that suit the space rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

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Grey slatted sliding gate on a driveway in Grays, Thurrock

Commercial & Industrial

Gates for Thurrock’s yards and units

Thurrock is one of the busiest commercial areas in Essex. Between the Port of Tilbury, DP World London Gateway, the logistics parks in West Thurrock and Purfleet and the retail around Lakeside, there are a lot of yards and units that need a gate opening and closing reliably dozens of times a day.

For these sites we install heavy-duty sliding and cantilever gates in galvanised steel, with motors rated for high-frequency use, safety edges and photocells. We can tie the gate into access control so staff use a fob, keypad or ANPR, and visitors are let in from reception.

All groundworks, steelwork and electrical connections are done by our own team. We hold CSCS cards and enhanced DBS clearance for work on sensitive and public sites.

Commercial gate installation with groundworks in Thurrock

Our Services

What we offer in Grays

New gates, repairs and design help for Grays homes and Thurrock businesses, all from one local contractor.

New Gate Installation

Swing, sliding, telescopic and cantilever gates in aluminium, composite or steel, fitted and automated by our own team.

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Repairs & Servicing

Fault finding and repairs on all makes of gate motor, photocell and control board. Being local to Grays means quick attendance for gates stuck open or shut.

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Design

Design Your Gate

Use our online 3D configurator to design bespoke aluminium gates, pedestrian gates, fencing and walls. Submit your design directly for a quote.

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Complete Service

Everything handled in-house

One contractor, one point of contact — from the first survey to ongoing maintenance.

Free Site Survey

We visit your property in Grays or anywhere in Thurrock to measure the opening, check the drive and power supply, and recommend the right system for your layout and budget.

Groundworks & Foundations

Footings, track beds, pier repairs and ducting are all dug and laid by us, so there is no waiting on another trade.

Automation & Smart Access

Roger Technology motors with remotes, keypads, fobs or a phone app, and optional intercoms.

Ongoing Maintenance

Yearly servicing for homes and more frequent visits for busy commercial gates, with safety devices tested every time.

FAQs

Grays questions

Common questions from homeowners and businesses in Grays and across Thurrock.

Where in Thurrock do you cover?

All of it. We are based in Chafford Hundred and regularly work in Grays, Little Thurrock, West Thurrock, Chadwell St Mary, Purfleet, Tilbury, South Ockendon, Aveley, Orsett, Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham. For neighbouring areas, see our Basildon and Hornchurch & Upminster pages.

How quickly can you get to a broken gate in Grays?

Because we are based locally, Grays and the rest of Thurrock are the quickest areas for us to reach. Urgent call-outs, such as a gate stuck open on a commercial site, are prioritised. Call us on 01375 886299 and we will give you an honest time.

My drive is short. Can I still have an electric gate?

Usually, yes. Many terraced and semi-detached homes in Grays have only a few metres between the pavement and the house. A sliding gate does not swing into the drive, so it suits short frontages, as long as there is enough wall or fence beside the opening for the gate to slide behind. If there is not, inward-opening swing gates or a bi-fold or telescopic gate may work instead. We will check on the survey.

Do you install gates for industrial units and logistics yards?

Yes. We install and maintain heavy-duty sliding and cantilever gates, barriers and access control for commercial sites across Thurrock. If your existing gate was fitted by another company, we can take over the servicing and repairs.

Do I need planning permission for a gate in Thurrock?

Gates under 1 metre high next to a road, or under 2 metres elsewhere, are usually permitted development for houses. Taller gates, listed buildings, flats and some estates with covenants may need permission, so check with Thurrock Council or your management company before ordering. We can advise on height and design during the survey.

Electric Gates in Grays & Thurrock