Automatic gates for Newtownards properties.
At a glance
Ards Peninsula farms
Flat lanes, wide gateways
Business parks
Coded, logged access
Town driveways
Below Scrabo, near the centre
Free Ards survey
Written quote, no pressure
Electric gates in Newtownards, in short
Whether the job is a wide field entrance out on the Ards Peninsula or a driveway in Newtownards itself, a Coast Data Security visit starts with a free, unhurried survey. From there we specify CAME or BFT automation with safety edges and photocells built in, then set up fobs, a keypad and app control to match how the gate will actually be used.
Ards Peninsula farms
Wide, flat gateways need a different gate.
The land around Newtownards and out along the Ards Peninsula towards Greyabbey and Kircubbin is mostly flat, low-lying farmland, which changes what suits the gate. Wide field and yard entrances, often several metres across for machinery to pass through, usually call for a sliding gate on a robust track rather than a pair of swing leaves that would need extra hinges and posts to carry the weight. Power at these entrances is hit and miss, so we fit solar kits where a cable run would mean digging across a working field.
Closer to the town, driveways below Scrabo and around Movilla and Ballyblack tend to be shorter and closer to the road, and owners usually want to open the gate from the car rather than get out in the rain. A fob and a keypad cover everyday use, and a GSM or video intercom means a visitor or a delivery can be let in without anyone leaving the house.
Business and traffic
Newtownards' business parks and busy roads.
Newtownards has a good spread of industrial and business space, and owners on the town's business parks and along the Comber Road generally ask for the same thing: a gate strong enough for daily lorry and van traffic, with individual keypad codes so nobody needs to carry a spare fob, and a recorded camera view of the entrance. We match the motor and track to the gate's actual weight and set the auto-close timing to suit how the site operates.
As a general rule, anything over one metre high beside a road, or over two metres away from it, can trigger the need for permission from Ards and North Down Borough Council, though motorising an existing gate is unaffected. The busy A20 Portaferry Road and A21 Belfast Road carry steady traffic, so a nearby gate needs to clear the car before it moves, with photocells on both sides so it never closes on a vehicle halfway through.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive public liability insurance on every job we do.
Insurance Approved
Systems that meet insurer requirements, potentially reducing premiums.
Expert Installation
Clean, professional work with full system configuration included.
Free Site Surveys
No-obligation quotes with detailed recommendations for your property.
Same-Day Response
Fast turnaround from enquiry to installation, minimising disruption.
Aftercare Support
Ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and responsive technical support.
Why us in Newtownards
One installer for the Ards Peninsula and the town.
Alongside gate automation we install CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and WiFi across Newtownards and the Ards Peninsula, so a farm, a family home or a business unit can run the gate intercom, a camera on the entrance and the alarm from one app. Every installer is fully qualified and comprehensive public liability insurance covers every job. When the gate is finished, we go through the fobs, the app, the safety devices and the manual release with you.
How it works in Newtownards
From your call to a working gate
- 1
Free survey on the Ards
We come out to your property in Newtownards or on the peninsula, measure the gateway, check the ground and any existing power, and discuss how you want the gate to work day to day.
- 2
A straightforward written quote
You are given a written price for the gate type, the motor and the access devices we have recommended, with the safety kit itemised and nothing left to guess at later.
- 3
Trades lined up together
Posts, a track or motor base, cable ducting and a mains or solar feed are lined up so the masonry and electrical trades work together in a single visit.
- 4
Tested before we sign off
The completed system, motor, photocells and edges included, is programmed and put through a force test until it opens, closes and stops exactly as it should.
- 5
You are shown everything
You are shown how the fobs, the intercom, the app and the manual release work before we leave, and we remain available for servicing afterwards.
Typical Newtownards entrances
Matching the gate to the ground on the Ards
No two entrances are identical, but this table reflects what tends to work best around the Ards.
| Property | Usual gate type | Power and access |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula farm or field entrance | Wide sliding gate on a heavy-duty track | Solar kit, keypad for family and staff |
| Town driveway below Scrabo | Underground swing motors or a slim sliding gate | Mains, fobs, GSM or video intercom |
| Business unit on an industrial estate | Heavy sliding gate with a timed close | Mains, coded keypad, logged access, camera |
| New housing off the Comber Road | Compact sliding gate or underground swing motor | Mains, fobs and a keypad |
Equipment we install
Trusted brands, professionally fitted
We fit CAME and BFT gate automation across Newtownards and the Ards Peninsula, with spares and support that will still be available years from now.
- CAME
- BFT
Testimonials
Rated 5.0 on Google
“Excellent service from start to finish. Professional, tidy work and the picture quality is outstanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable security installer.”
Satisfied Customer
Google Review
“Brilliant job on our business premises. Marijus was very knowledgeable and helped us choose the right system for our needs. Great value for money and fantastic aftercare support.”
Local Business Owner
Google Review
Electric gates in Newtownards, your questions.
Answers for the town and the wider Ards Peninsula.
How much does electric gate installation cost in Newtownards?
Pricing follows the survey, not the other way round, since the gate, the motor, existing power and access devices all affect the total. What follows is a written, itemised quote.
Do you cover the Ards Peninsula as well as the town?
Yes. Greyabbey, Kircubbin, Millisle, Ballywalter and the farms between them are regular jobs for us, alongside Newtownards town centre and the estates around it.
Are your installers properly qualified and insured?
Yes. All installers are fully qualified and carry comprehensive public liability insurance, whether the job is a peninsula farm gate or a town business unit.
Do I need planning permission from Ards and North Down Borough Council?
As a general Northern Ireland rule, anything over one metre high beside a road, or over two metres away from it, can require planning permission. Motorising an existing gate sits outside that rule, so we check what applies at the survey.
My field gate is wide for machinery. Can you still automate it?
Yes. Wide farm entrances usually take a sliding gate on a reinforced track built for the extra width, rather than swing leaves that would strain the hinges.
There is no power at my peninsula gate. What then?
Common on the flatter, more rural stretches of the Ards. We run an armoured cable from the nearest building or fit a solar kit with a battery, whichever the survey finds suits the site.
Can you automate the gate I already have?
Where the frame is square and the posts or pillars are solid, adding a motor is usually straightforward. A gate that has warped or rusted will be pointed out, with a replacement price quoted alongside.
What happens to the gate in a power cut?
Power cuts do not lock you out. Every motor has a manual release so the gate opens by hand with a key, and CAME or BFT battery backup can be added if you want it to keep running regardless.
How long does installation usually take?
A motor fitted to an existing gate is generally a single day's work. A wide field entrance needing new posts and power built in first takes longer, set out clearly with the quote.
Are the gates safe around children and livestock?
Yes, when the job is done to standard. We fit safety edges and photocells that stop the gate the instant something is in its path, then force test to BS EN 12453 before handover.
Can the gate work with CCTV on my farm or business?
It can. CCTV and access control are both things we fit alongside gates on farms and business sites around the Ards, and the three together give you one place to check the entrance rather than separate systems.
Do you service gates fitted by someone else?
Yes, regularly. Whatever brand was originally fitted, CAME, BFT or otherwise, we can usually service, repair or upgrade it, and add a keypad or intercom that was left out first time.
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