Manufactured as single or double swing leaves and supported by heavy wrought iron posts, decorative steel columns, or reinforced structural core brick piers, every electric automatic gate by Arts of Steel Limited is bespoke-fabricated in our Surrey workshop. Explore 13 completed hinged gate engineering case studies across Surrey and SW London below—click any thumbnail to inspect technical details.
Built from generous heavy-gauge wrought iron sections for timeless durability, this classic double-leaf swing gate features decorative shepherds-hook frame tops, sphere-topped wrought iron posts, matching shaped boundary railings, and an integrated rear-access post box.
Automated via invisible underground hydraulic operators engineered to operate smoothly without an obtrusive central ground stop. Precision heavy-duty hinges and hot-dip galvanised rust protection ensure silent, reliable year-round operation.
Blending traditional heavy-section ironwork with contemporary detailing, this double swing gate features a shaped mid-height tie bar, central decorative ring with handles, a 150mm central finial sphere, and a large-capacity rear-access post box built into the side railings.
Supported by 150mm × 150mm wrought iron main pillars with 20mm overlapping flanges and automated via heavy-duty hydraulic ram operators. Flanking railings were custom-contoured on site around an existing mature tree using 100mm × 100mm secondary posts.
Two matching sets of five-bar wrought iron driveway gates constructed from heavy 80mm box-section profiles. Structural brick piers feature weathered plinths, reconstituted stone caps, downlights, an engraved property name plaque, and a recessed stone panel housing the keypad and stainless exit button.
Internal structural steel core posts were built inside the brick piers to absorb gate weight and wind load. Rear-positioned underground hydraulic operators and offset hinges allow the gates to open well beyond 90 degrees for maximum driveway clearance.
Spanning an impressive 7.50 metres, this heavy-gauge tubular steel gate frame with hardwood timber infill is supported by brick piers reinforced with universal steel columns. Temporary square steel frames were welded onto the core posts to act as precision level templates for the bricklayers prior to pouring reinforced concrete.
Pre-welded steel nests inside the brickwork and bespoke advance-geometry hinges allow large hydraulic ram operators to open the leaves past 90 degrees while hinging from the pier centre. Because ram motors alone cannot lock 7.5m leaves against wind load, dual slim-line magnetic locks and recessed stainless steel automatic drop bolts were integrated directly into the frame.
Constructed from an 80mm steel profile frame with semi-circular uprights, forged 80mm × 15mm double top bars, and 32mm solid round forged verticals. Grooved European Oak planks sit inside removable steel pockets so the timber can be easily removed for future maintenance, flanked by matching 150mm × 150mm rounded-top posts and side railings.
Automated via invisible underground hydraulic operators with custom-modified hinges allowing in-line post mounting. Bespoke shaped steel covers house the safety photocells alongside vehicle induction loops, a cordless intercom with keypad, push exit button, and entrance lighting.
Fabricated from 80mm steel profile sections and mounted on rounded-top 150mm × 150mm square steel posts with recessed round LED lights. Each post incorporates a watertight rear access window fed by heavy-duty underground flexible conduit for easy future cable maintenance.
Positioned at the rear of the posts, the hinges and underground hybrid operators swing the leaves well past 90 degrees so the full width between posts remains 100% clear for narrow driveways. Internal closing stops inside the underground operators allow smooth inward opening over an inclined driveway.
Built for high-security commercial/estate access using 80mm steel profile frames, 22mm solid square vertical bars, and 150mm × 150mm support posts. Safety photocells sit inside vandal-resistant steel nests mounted directly onto the posts, paired with vehicle detectors, electronic keypads, and standalone fob reader pedestals.
Installed over uneven, unfinished ground where high ground clearance prevented using a central floor stop. Special hydraulic ram operators with internal adjustable stops work alongside four sets of adjustable stainless steel hinge stop-bolts with rubber buffers to align and hold both leaves firmly closed.
Where brick piers and internal steel core posts were already built on site, we diamond-drilled through the brickwork so heavy hinge brackets could be chemically anchored and welded directly to the structural steel core posts inside—eliminating brickwork vibration.
Pier cavities were filled in controlled stages with quick-set, early-strength reinforced concrete to prevent masonry bursting. Test-fitted in raw iron prior to rust protection, the 80mm-profile gates hinge from the rear of the piers to open past 90 degrees with full driveway clearance.
Fabricated from heavy 80mm steel profile sections for clean contemporary lines, this gate pair was engineered to mount onto pre-existing brick piers containing internal steel core posts.
Hinge brackets were welded directly to the internal steel core posts and the pier cavities were filled in stages with early-strength reinforced concrete, paired with concealed underground hydraulic operators for clean aesthetics.
To support heavy 80mm-profile wrought iron gates on existing brick piers, we excavated and drilled the exposed pier foundations, grouting high-yield steel reinforcing bars into position before pouring quick-set structural concrete.
Underground operator foundation boxes were chemically fixed flush against the brickwork and fitted with dedicated soakaway drainage pipes to prevent water accumulation, alongside heavy-duty flexible conduit for future cable access.
Fabricated from 50mm steel profile sections, this wide single-leaf gate is detailed with a central faux-meeting stile to give the symmetrical appearance of a traditional double-leaf pair while opening flush against the boundary wall so zero driveway width is lost.
Because deep foundations were restricted at this boundary, a heavy rectangular steel support post and underground hydraulic operator foundation box were chemically anchored directly onto the structural brick wall, paired with a magnetic lock to hold the wide span securely closed.
To upgrade security on an existing automated ornamental double gate, we modified the gate frames to integrate dual slim-line magnetic locks, matching armoured strike plates, and a mechanical automatic ground drop bolt.
As the secondary leaf closes against the primary leaf, it trips the drop-bolt lever to anchor the gate into a custom-fabricated ground stop while both magnets energise against the armoured plates. On an open command, the magnets release first so the secondary leaf swings clear and automatically disengages the drop bolt.
Inspired by historic 17th-century Rectory gates in the surrounding Surrey area, these bespoke hardwood timber gates hang from substantial seasoned green oak posts using custom-forged, heavy-duty adjustable wrought iron hinges with full rust protection.
Invisible underground hydraulic operators preserve the traditional heritage appearance, while the audio intercom panel and safety photocells are cleanly recessed into the oak posts for seamless integration.
Unlike standard gate installers, Arts of Steel Limited designs, fabricates, rust-protects, and automates every swing gate in-house—including site surveys, CAD drawings, structural brick pier reinforcement, underground hydraulic operators, ram motors, and magnetic locking systems across Surrey, West Byfleet, Weybridge, Woking, Guildford, and SW London.
To discuss your driveway gate project or arrange a free site survey, please contact our engineering team. Alternatively, you can view the Electric Automatic Gates Gallery here or browse our Master Project Gallery by clicking here.