Sussex Gate Services

25/08/2026

If your gate has ever swung straight into a flower bed, a fence, or your own car, you'll already know why sliding gates exist.

Rather than swinging outward or inward like a traditional gate, they move horizontally along a track, which makes them a strong option for any driveway where depth is tight.

Our blog explains why so many homeowners across Sussex, Kent and Surrey choose a sliding gate over a swing gate, and what's worth thinking about if you're weighing up the two.

Find out more: https://sussexgateservices.co.uk/blog/why-sliding-gates-are-the-perfect-choice/

21/08/2026

Not every project is on our doorstep, and this one took us over to Kent for a customer in Sandhurst.

The finished gate combined a curved heel Iroko 5-bar design with freshly sawn oak posts, automated using a FAAC hydraulic operator for smooth day-to-day use. We also fitted a smart WiFi intercom system, controlled through a free app, so the homeowner can let visitors in even when they're out for the day.

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Wooden Gates in Sussex, Kent & Surrey with Sussex Gate Services 01825 705160. Manual & electric gate designs, installations & repairs.

18/08/2026

Want a break from opening your gate every time you come home?
Some jobs start with a homeowner simply being tired of doing things the hard way.

This client had opened and closed a manual gate by hand for years, in all weathers, and was ready for something easier.

We automated it using ground mechanical operators and fitted a Videx GSM intercom system, so visitors can now be let in with a tap on a mobile phone, wherever the homeowner happens to be at the time.

Fancy a chat about your own driveway? Email us at [email protected]

Bespoke Wrought Iron Style Gate Installation in Frant, East Sussex, Call 07355 032498 for gate installation and supply in East Sussex.

14/08/2026

"Are electric gates actually worth the investment?" It's a question we hear often, and the honest answer depends on what matters most to you as a homeowner.

In our blog, we look at the three main reasons people make the switch: the extra layer of security a solid gate provides, the day-to-day convenience of opening and closing it with a remote or an app on your phone, and the impact a well-chosen gate can have on how a property looks and what it's worth.

Read the full breakdown here:

Are Electric Driveway Gates Worth it? Explore their benefits for security, convenience, and kerb appeal. 07355 032498 for driveway gate installation.

11/08/2026

Not every job we take on is a brand new gate installation.

Plenty of homeowners come to us wanting to bring an existing gate up to date, and that's exactly what happened here.

This Iroko-clad tracked sliding gate was fitted with full automation using Roger Technology operators, along with a keypad so the homeowner and their visitors can come and go without needing a remote to hand every time.

Get in touch if you're thinking about automating your own gate: 01825 705160

https://sussexgateservices.co.uk/sliding-gates/

07/08/2026

Every driveway has its own quirks, and this one had a particularly shallow approach that ruled out a standard swing gate straight away.

Our solution was a sliding gate in Iroko hardwood, running smoothly along a discreet track so it never encroaches on the room needed for vehicles coming and going. We also fitted a matching Iroko pedestrian gate alongside the main entrance, plus an intercom system so both residents and visitors have easy, secure access.

Take a look at the full project:

Bespoke Iroko Hardwood Sliding Gate Installation in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex. Designed & Installed by Sussex Gate Services 07355 032498.

04/08/2026

A timber gate can look wonderful for decades, or start showing its age within a couple of years, and the difference usually comes down to how well it's looked after.

Things like cracked or split wood, rusty hinges, a peeling finish or even automation that's started to struggle are all signs worth paying attention to before they turn into bigger problems.

The blog on our website walks you through what to check for, how to clean and treat different types of timber gates, and when it's worth calling in a professional rather than tackling it yourself.

Have a read on our website:

Tips on how to maintain wooden gates to ensure the longevity of your wooden gate from Sussex Gate Services.

28/07/2026

Coming home to gates that swing open before you have even stopped the car.

That is the appeal of automatic gates, and gate automation in Newick is something our team fits for homes right across the village and the surrounding lanes.

Whether you have timber, aluminium or wrought iron gates, we can add the motors, intercoms and access controls to suit, so you come and go without stepping out into the rain. Underground or gate-mounted motors, an intercom that calls your phone, a simple remote fob- we tailor it to your driveway and explain what each option actually means for you. Security, style and convenience, with 30+ years behind every install.

Thinking about gate automation for your Newick home? We would be happy to have a chat about your driveway and what would suit best. Just call 01825 705160.

Gate automation in Newick, East Sussex. From manual to electric. Open and close at the push of a button. Call us on 01825 705160.

23/07/2026

Not every driveway needs a motor.

These anthracite grey manual aluminium swing gates we hung on newly built brick piers in East Sussex show that a hand-operated gate can still be secure and smart. Lockable handles on both sides and drop-down bolts keep them shut tight, and the aluminium finish shrugs off the wet Sussex weather with barely any upkeep. Security, style and convenience, no electrics required.

Give us a call on 01825 705160 to talk it through.

See how we designed and hung a pair of manual aluminium swing gates on new brick piers for a secure driveway in Sussex. Call 01825 705160.

20/07/2026

Answer your gate from the sofa, the office or the school run.

These automated aluminium gates in Maresfield Park come with a smartphone intercom, so when a visitor presses the button, the system calls your phone, and you let them in with a tap. Anthracite grey, bell-top, and no rust to worry about. It is the kind of convenience homeowners tell us they use every single day.

Drop us an email at [email protected], and we'll take a look at how we can help.

A look at the automated aluminium gates we fitted in Maresfield Park, with a smartphone intercom that lets you answer the gate from anywhere.