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Barriers for Smaller and Medium-Use Entrances
Romsey's commercial property is mostly on two established areas: Abbey Park Industrial Estate, south-east of the town centre off the A27, and the units along Budds Lane to the north-west. Beyond those, the surrounding countryside has farms, equestrian yards, private estates and business units in converted rural buildings.
These entrances usually see a few dozen vehicle movements a day rather than hundreds. That changes the specification. The barrier doesn't need to be the largest in the range, but it does need to be reliable, safe and easy for a small team or a household to manage.
For our full barrier service, including bollards, see automatic barriers Hampshire.
What People Use Barriers For Here
On industrial units, a barrier keeps a yard clear of parked cars and stops vans being driven in after hours. On farms and estates, it controls a long private drive or a track that's being used as a shortcut or for fly-tipping. Local businesses with a small car park use one to keep spaces for customers and staff.
Where a site needs to be fully secured when it's closed, a gate may be better than a barrier, or the two can be used together. We fit both, and we'll recommend what suits the entrance.
- ✓Units on Abbey Park and Budds Lane
- ✓Commercial and equestrian yards
- ✓Farm tracks and estate drives
- ✓Small business and practice car parks
Simple Ways to Let People In
On lower-traffic sites, simple access usually works best.
Remote controls
A handset for each regular driver. Ideal for estates and small teams.
Keypads
A code for staff, family, contractors or a farrier, changed whenever you like.
GSM intercom
Visitors press a button and it rings your mobile, so you can open the barrier from anywhere.
ANPR
Hands-free entry for known vehicles where there are enough regular users to justify it.
We also install gate intercoms and can often connect an existing system to a new barrier.
Roger Barriers, Chosen to Suit the Site
We use Roger Technology barriers. Their brushless motors run smoothly and quietly and are designed for frequent use, so on a lower-traffic entrance they're working well within their limits.
We choose the model and arm length to suit the opening. Battery backup is available on many models, which is worth considering on rural sites where power cuts are more likely, and there's a manual release.
- ✓Smooth, quiet brushless motors
- ✓Arm lengths for narrow and wide openings
- ✓Battery backup option
- ✓Installed and set up by us
Detection, Civils and Power
Even a quiet entrance needs proper safety equipment and a solid installation. What's included is set out in your written quote.
Safety loop
Detects a vehicle under the arm so the barrier won't close on it.
Photocells
Added where pedestrians, horses or livestock may be near the entrance.
Foundation
A concrete base for the barrier cabinet.
Ducts and cabling
For power and any keypad or intercom post.
Power supply
Rural entrances can be a distance from the nearest supply. We'll check this at the survey and explain the options.
Commissioning
Everything tested and handed over, with a demonstration of the manual release.
What Happens Next
Free survey
We visit and look at the entrance, the ground and the power.
Specification
We pick the barrier, access method and safety devices.
Written quote
Clear pricing for the equipment and groundwork.
Installation
Groundwork, cabling and barrier fitted.
Set-up and testing
Remotes, codes or intercom programmed; safety checked.
Handover
We show you how it all works.
Romsey Barrier FAQs
We have a unit on an industrial estate in Romsey. Is a barrier worth it for a small yard?
If cars are parking in the yard or vans are getting in after hours, often yes. A smaller barrier with remotes or a keypad is a relatively simple installation.
Can a barrier stop people using our farm track or estate drive?
Yes. A barrier with a keypad, remotes or a GSM intercom keeps the track for authorised users, and there are no gates to open and close by hand.
There's no power at our entrance. Can you still fit a barrier?
A barrier needs a mains supply. We'll look at the nearest supply during the survey and explain what's needed to get power to the entrance.
Do you cover villages around Romsey?
Yes, including North Baddesley, Ampfield, Nursling, Wellow, Braishfield and Timsbury.
How much does a barrier cost?
It depends on the barrier size, access control and groundwork. We provide a written quote after a free site visit.
Romsey and the Test Valley
Romsey sits well within our regular working area. We also cover nearby villages, including:
- North Baddesley
- Ampfield
- Nursling
- Wellow
- Braishfield
- Timsbury
- Awbridge
- Sherfield English
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Tell Us About Your Romsey Entrance
Call 02381 550345 or fill in the form below. We'll arrange a time to visit.