Automatic gates, barriers and bollards — installed, force-tested and maintained
Automatic gates and barriers control who drives onto your site and keep vehicles out where they shouldn't be. We install and maintain swing and sliding gates, rising-arm and boom barriers, and rising bollards for homes, business premises, car parks and estates. Every powered gate is installed and force-tested to the safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and BS EN 12453, integrated with your access control, intercom and CCTV so entry is controlled and logged — and kept safe and reliable on a maintenance contract.
Automatic gates, barriers and bollards
Automatic gates, barriers and bollards should be specified around the building, risk, compliance requirements and day-to-day use. DC Fire & Security surveys the site, recommends the right approach and provides a clear no-obligation quote.
What affects the price?
Survey
FreeWe confirm what the building actually needs before pricing.
Quote
Fixed scopeYou receive a clear quote with the main assumptions shown.
Support
AvailableServicing and maintenance can be added after installation.
Looking for automatic gates, barriers and bollards near you? DC Fire & Security covers Luton, Dunstable, Hitchin, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Bedford, Stevenage, Watford, Milton Keynes, Barnet, North London and nearby towns.
For urgent quotes, send the report, photos, plans or a short description. We will tell you what can be priced remotely and what needs a site check.
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Who is this for?
For homeowners, estate and facilities managers, developers, and commercial sites that need controlled vehicle access — installed safely and legally, and integrated with the rest of the security system rather than as a standalone gate motor.
- Homeowners wanting an automated driveway gate with intercom and app control
- Commercial premises controlling staff and visitor vehicle access
- Car park and estate operators managing entry with barriers or bollards
- Managing agents responsible for gated residential developments
- Industrial and logistics sites needing heavy-duty sliding gates
- Sites with an existing gate that has become unsafe or unreliable
- Developers specifying access at the design stage of a new scheme
Gate and barrier problems we resolve
- Powered gates installed without a force-safety assessment — a legal and safety liability, as automatic gates are classed as machinery and have caused fatal crushing injuries
- Gate motors that have failed or become unreliable, leaving a site unsecured or vehicles trapped
- Gates and barriers with no safety edges, photocells or force limitation to stop them closing on a person or vehicle
- Standalone gate automation with no link to access control, so entry can't be managed or logged
- Intercom or keypad entry that no longer works, forcing staff to open the gate manually
- Bent or damaged barrier arms and bollards after vehicle strikes with no maintenance cover in place
- No maintenance regime, so a gate that should be safety-checked regularly is left until it fails or injures someone
What's included in our gates and barriers service
Site Survey & Specification
We assess the opening, ground conditions, traffic type and duty cycle, and specify the right gate or barrier — swing, sliding, rising-arm or bollard — for the site.
Force-Safety Compliant Installation
Every powered gate is installed and force-tested to BS EN 12453 / BS EN 12604 with the safety devices — photocells, safety edges and force limitation — the Machinery Directive requires.
Access Control Integration
Gates and barriers are linked to keypads, fobs, ANPR, intercoms or your existing access control so entry is managed and logged, not left open.
Intercom & Remote Entry
Audio or video intercom and app control so visitors can be seen, spoken to and admitted from a handset or phone before the gate opens.
Safety Documentation
We provide the risk assessment, force-test results and CE/UKCA declaration for the completed powered gate installation.
Maintenance & Repair
Planned servicing keeps the safety devices working and the mechanism reliable; reactive call-out covers strikes, faults and storm damage.
Scope of works
Our qualified engineers carry out the following as standard:
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Access Control System
Full access control across doors and gates from one platform, so vehicle and pedestrian entry are managed together with a single audit trail.
ANPR Number-Plate Entry
Automatic number-plate recognition to open barriers and gates for known vehicles without fobs or cards.
CCTV at the Entrance
Cameras covering the gate and approach, integrated so entry events are recorded alongside the video.
Door Entry & Intercoms
Matching audio or video intercom at pedestrian gates and building entrances for a consistent visitor-management experience.
Typical project timeframes
Key benefits
Ongoing support & maintenance
Planned Safety Maintenance
Regular servicing and re-testing of photocells, safety edges and force limitation keeps the gate legally safe and reliable.
Reactive Repairs
Response to motor faults, vehicle strikes and storm damage to get controlled access back quickly.
Access Rights Management
Where the gate is on access control, we can help manage fobs, codes and ANPR permits as staff and residents change.
How it works
Survey
We assess the opening, ground, traffic and duty cycle, and recommend the right gate, barrier or bollard for the site.
Specification
We specify the automation, safety devices and entry method, and design the integration with your access control and CCTV.
Installation & Groundworks
Our engineers carry out any groundworks, install the gate or barrier, motor, control panel and safety devices.
Force Testing
We force-test the powered gate to BS EN 12453 and set up the safety devices so it stops safely on contact.
Handover & Maintenance
You receive the safety documentation and declaration, and we set up the maintenance regime to keep it compliant.
Frequently asked questions
Request a Free Site Survey
One of our qualified engineers will visit your site, assess your requirements, and provide a detailed quotation - completely free.
Book a free site survey
Pick the service you need, add details and attach a photo if you can. The more information you send, the more accurate the quote.
What happens after you contact us
We review your enquiry
A member of our team reviews your requirements and gets back to you within 24 hours.
We arrange a site survey
We schedule a convenient time to visit your site and assess your needs in person.
We prepare a quotation
You receive a clear, detailed quote with no hidden costs or obligations.
We schedule the work
Once approved, we agree a start date that works around your operations.
We provide documentation & support
On completion, you receive all certificates, reports, and ongoing support details.
Trusted by schools, care homes, warehouses, and construction sites
We work with commercial and public sector clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.
Schools & Academies
Primary schools, secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, and nurseries
Construction Sites
Active building sites, developments, and temporary site compounds
Warehouses & Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centres, factories, and industrial units
Care Homes & Healthcare
Care homes, nursing facilities, clinics, and GP surgeries
Car Garages & Workshops
MOT centres, car dealerships, vehicle workshops, and body shops
Commercial Offices
Offices, business parks, co-working spaces, and corporate HQs
Public Sector
Local authority buildings, NHS facilities, and community centres
Retail & Hospitality
Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and leisure venues
Get an automatic gate or barrier installed safely
Swing, sliding, rising-arm or bollard — installed and force-tested to the required safety standard and integrated with your access control, intercom and CCTV. Contact us for a site survey and quotation.
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