Sliding Driveway
Gates.
Bespoke sliding driveway gates designed and installed across Hampshire, including tracked sliding gates, cantilever gate systems, timber-clad sliding gates, metal sliding gates and electric sliding gate automation.
Sliding Driveway Gates for Practical, Secure Entrances
Sliding driveway gates are often used where a traditional swing gate would take up too much driveway space, interfere with parked vehicles, or struggle with the entrance layout. Instead of opening inwards or outwards, the gate slides sideways across the entrance.
This can make a sliding gate a strong option for wider openings, shorter driveways, sloping entrances, commercial-style access points and properties where controlled access is important.
Perimeter Fencing and Gates designs and installs sliding driveway gates across Hampshire, including timber-clad designs, contemporary metal sliding gates and electric sliding gate systems.
Types of Sliding Driveway Gates
The right sliding gate setup depends on the entrance width, available run-back space, ground levels, drainage, surface condition and whether automation is required.
Tracked Gates
Tracked sliding gates run along a ground track. They can be a strong option where the surface is suitable and the entrance can be prepared correctly.
Cantilever Gates
Cantilever sliding gates do not rely on a track across the entrance. They need more run-back space and stronger support, but can be useful where a ground track is unsuitable.
Metal Sliding Gates
Metal sliding gates are often used for modern entrances where strength, clean lines, powder-coated finishes and long-term stability are important.
Timber-Clad Gates
Timber-clad sliding gates can give the appearance of a wooden driveway gate while using a stronger steel frame for structure and automation compatibility.
How Much Do Sliding Driveway Gates Cost?
As a guide, sliding driveway gates can range from around £6,000–£14,000+, depending on the gate size, construction method, hardware, groundwork, finish and whether the gate is manual or automated.
Electric sliding gates usually sit higher than manual systems because they include a sliding gate motor, control panel, safety devices, cabling, access control and commissioning. More complex entrances, larger gates, cantilever systems and intercom setups can increase the final cost.
For a wider breakdown across timber, metal, swing, sliding and electric gates, see our Driveway Gates Cost Guide.
Sliding Gates Built Around the Entrance
Sliding gates need more than a good-looking gate leaf. The run-back space, track line, frame, posts, motor position and safety setup all need to work together.
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Why Sliding Gates Need Careful Design
A sliding gate has different requirements to a swing gate. The gate needs enough space to slide fully clear of the entrance, and the support system must be specified around the weight, width and movement of the gate.
A tracked sliding gate usually needs a clean, reliable track line across the entrance. A cantilever gate avoids a track across the driveway, but it normally needs more run-back space and a stronger support arrangement.
If the gate is automated, the motor, control panel, safety edges, photocells, force settings and access control all need to be planned as part of the system, not treated as an afterthought.
When Is a Sliding Gate Better Than a Swing Gate?
Sliding gates are not automatically better than swing gates, but they can be the stronger choice where space, layout or access requirements make swing gates awkward.
Short Driveways
Sliding gates can help where swing gates would open into the parking area or reduce usable driveway space.
Wide Entrances
Wider entrances can sometimes be better suited to a sliding gate, especially where a pair of large swing leaves would be impractical.
Sloping Driveways
Where the driveway rises or falls behind the entrance, a sliding gate may avoid clearance issues that would affect a swing gate.
Controlled Access
Sliding gates can suit automated entrance systems where secure, controlled vehicle access is a priority.
Electric Sliding Gates Need the Right Safety Setup
Electric sliding driveway gates are powered machines as well as entrance gates. The system needs to be designed with safe movement, pedestrian protection, vehicle access and force limitation in mind.
Safety edges, photocells, correct force settings, suitable control equipment and professional commissioning are important parts of the specification.
We follow HSE powered gate safety guidance when specifying and installing automated gate systems.
Sliding Driveway Gate Installation Across Hampshire
Perimeter Fencing and Gates designs and installs sliding driveway gates across Hampshire and the surrounding areas. For local driveway gate information, visit the relevant page below.
Sliding Driveway Gates FAQs
Common questions about sliding driveway gates, tracked gates, cantilever systems, electric sliding gates and installation costs.
How much do sliding driveway gates cost?
As a guide, sliding driveway gates can range from around £6,000–£14,000+, depending on size, construction, track or cantilever hardware, groundwork, automation, access control and safety equipment.
Are sliding driveway gates better than swing gates?
Not always. Sliding gates can be better where driveway space is limited, the entrance is wide, the driveway slopes, or swing gates would interfere with parking. Swing gates may still be better on simpler entrances with enough opening space.
What is the difference between tracked and cantilever sliding gates?
A tracked sliding gate runs on a ground track across the entrance. A cantilever gate is supported from one side and does not need a track across the driveway, but it normally requires more run-back space and stronger support.
Can sliding driveway gates be automated?
Yes. Sliding driveway gates are commonly automated using a sliding gate motor, control panel, safety devices and access control. The gate structure, track or cantilever system must be suitable for powered movement.
Do sliding gates need more space than swing gates?
Sliding gates do not need driveway depth to swing open, but they do need enough sideways run-back space for the gate to slide clear of the entrance.
Do you install sliding driveway gates across Hampshire?
Yes. Perimeter Fencing and Gates installs sliding driveway gates across Hampshire, including Southampton, Romsey, Winchester, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Fareham, Ringwood and Lymington.
Request a Sliding Gate Survey
We can assess your entrance, explain whether a tracked or cantilever sliding gate is suitable, and specify the right frame, finish, automation and access control setup for your property.