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When the Car Park Keeps Filling Up With the Wrong Cars
Fareham Borough Council describes the area around M27 junction 9 as the largest concentration of business space in the borough. Segensworth has grown in phases over decades, Solent Business Park sits north of the junction at Whiteley, and there are further business parks at Daedalus near Lee-on-the-Solent. Most of these sites have shared or open car parks, and many have more vehicles wanting to park than there are spaces.
Unmanaged car parks lead to complaints from tenants, staff arriving to find their bays taken, and visitors with nowhere to stop. Signs and permits only go so far. An automatic barrier makes the rules work without anyone having to enforce them.
This page is about barrier installation in Fareham. Our main automatic barriers Hampshire page explains the service in more detail.
- ✓Office and business-park car parks
- ✓Industrial units with shared yards
- ✓Car parks used by several tenants
- ✓Sites that need to be open at some times and closed at others
Typical Uses Around Fareham
The right set-up depends on who uses the site and when.
Business parks
Keep tenant and visitor bays for the people entitled to them, with separate credentials for each business.
Office sites
Staff by fob or ANPR, visitors by intercom to reception.
Industrial and trade units
Control vans and lorries in and out of yards around Segensworth and Fareham's estates.
Controlled car parks
Car parks that open for business hours and close at night or weekends on a timer.
Managed residential parking
Apartment car parks and private roads with allocated spaces.
Clubs and community sites
Members' car parks that are misused when the site is closed.
How We Decide What to Install
Every barrier starts with a site visit. We measure the opening and look at how traffic arrives: whether vehicles turn in off a busy road, whether there's room to wait, and whether entry and exit share one lane.
From that we specify the boom length, the barrier model for the number of daily operations, the access method, the loops and safety equipment, and the groundwork, power and cabling.
- ✓Boom length and support post
- ✓Expected daily operations
- ✓Waiting space clear of the road
- ✓Power, data and cable routes
Roger Technology Barriers
We install Roger Technology barriers with brushless motors. They're designed for frequent use, move smoothly and come in sizes to suit different road widths.
Options include LED-lit arms, battery backup on many models and integration with access control. A manual release lets the arm be raised if needed.
- ✓Brushless motors for frequent operation
- ✓LED arm lighting available
- ✓Battery backup on many models
- ✓Set up and tested by us
Access Options
Choose one method or combine several.
ANPR
Hands-free entry for registered vehicles.
Fobs and cards
Issued per tenant or member of staff, and easy to cancel.
Keypads
Codes for contractors, deliveries or out-of-hours access.
Intercom, GSM, push button
Visitors call reception or a mobile. Reception can open the barrier with a button.
Safe Operation
A barrier must never close on a vehicle or a person. We design the detection around the site and its risk assessment.
Ground loops
A safety loop under the arm, plus loops for automatic exit or approach where useful.
Photocells
A second beam across the opening as extra protection.
Radar or laser detection
Specified where loops aren't practical or where pedestrians share the route.
Traffic lights
Clear signals on single-lane entrances or where queues could form.
Signage and markings
So drivers and pedestrians know where to stop and where to walk.
Gate Safe Accredited
Our installers are trained and accredited in safe automated entrance installation.
Groundwork and Installation
We handle the groundwork as part of the job. What's included is set out in the written quote.
Excavation and base
A foundation sized for the barrier.
Ducting
For power, loops and access-control posts.
Road cutting
Loop slots cut and sealed in tarmac or concrete.
Commissioning
Programming, testing and handover.
The barrier needs a suitable electrical supply nearby. We'll confirm what's required at the survey.
Step by Step
Survey
Measurements, traffic and how the site is used.
Specification
Barrier, access control and safety equipment chosen.
Quote
Clear, written and itemised.
Installation
Groundwork, cabling, loops and barrier.
Set-up and testing
Access programmed, safety checked.
Handover
We show you how to use and manage it.
Fareham and Surrounding Areas
We install barriers across the borough and nearby, including:
- Segensworth
- Whiteley
- Titchfield
- Park Gate
- Locks Heath
- Portchester
- Stubbington
- Wickham
Nearby barrier pages:
Fareham Barrier FAQs
Our business park car park is shared between several tenants. Can a barrier handle that?
Yes. Each tenant can have their own fobs, codes or ANPR entries, and users can be added or removed without affecting anyone else.
Do you install barriers at Segensworth and Whiteley?
Yes. We cover Segensworth, Whiteley, Solent Business Park and the rest of the Fareham area.
Can the barrier stay open during the day and close at night?
Yes. Barriers can be set to stay open during set hours and return to controlled access outside them.
What does it cost?
It depends on the barrier, the access control and the groundwork. We give a written quote after a free survey.
What if the power fails?
The arm can be released by hand, and battery backup is available on many models.
Can it link to our existing intercom?
Often yes. We check your system during the survey.
Arrange a Fareham Site Survey
Call 02381 550345 or send the form below and we'll get in touch.