Electric gates surveyed, installed, automated, and serviced by Pioneer Automated Controls. Trading from Park Lodge, Cranham, inside the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1999. A complete service from first site survey to commissioning and the annual safety inspection.
Every Cotswolds property brings its own constraints — stone walls, gravel approaches, listed piers, conservation requirements. We survey every site before quoting. The following is an overview of typical installations.
Iroko and oak. Iroko weathers to a soft silver-grey; oak pairs naturally with period stone. Hardwood is generally the most planning-sympathetic option inside the AONB.
Galvanised mild steel, powder-coated steel, wrought iron, and aluminium. Specified for longevity, security, and weight — typically chosen for larger rural properties, commercial sites, and installations requiring managed 24/7 access control.
Underground motors for concealed installation. Recessed safety edges. Hidden induction loops. Video intercom systems specified to suit the property. App control, key fob, or both. Civils, electrics, commissioning, and the annual safety inspection — all part of a typical PAC installation. See bespoke systems →
Proportions that read correctly against existing stone walls. Pier heights that complement adjacent gateposts. Concealed hinge details. Galvanised steelwork in finishes that recede at dusk. Hardwoods chosen to weather alongside their setting. These are the details that conservation officers at Cotswold District, Stroud District, Tewkesbury Borough, and West Oxfordshire District councils consistently look for.
Operating from Cranham, we cover the full Cotswolds AONB and surrounding region. To the north: Broadway, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Through the centre: Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Chipping Norton, and Northleach. To the south: Cirencester, Tetbury, Lechlade, and Fairford. Along the western edge: Cheltenham, Painswick, Stroud, Nailsworth, and Minchinhampton. Properties inside or adjoining the AONB across Gloucestershire, west Oxfordshire, south Worcestershire, and north Wiltshire fall within our standard service area.
It is advisable to consult with your local council when adding a new electric gate, but automating an existing gate typically does not require planning permission. Inside the Cotswolds AONB, in conservation areas, and on listed buildings, permitted-development rights are often reduced — the relevant authority (Cotswold District, Stroud District, Tewkesbury Borough, or West Oxfordshire District depending on location) will expect proportions, materials, and finishes that respect the character of the area.
Six to twelve weeks from first enquiry to a commissioned new gate. Automation-only installations — fitting motors and controls to an existing gate, or upgrading an older system — are faster, typically four to six weeks. On-site work itself usually takes two to four days, depending on civils (foundations, ducting, power supply). Hardwood gates carry a longer lead time than steel because the fabrication takes longer.
Yes. PAC routinely takes over third-party systems, most commonly BFT, CAME, Nice, and FAAC. An engineer attends for an initial risk assessment, force test, and full maintenance visit (from £130 + VAT), then provides written recommendations and a follow-up quotation for any further work.
Park Lodge, Prinknash, Cranham, Gloucester GL4 8EU — inside the Cotswolds AONB. The majority of our installations sit within a 45-minute drive of the office.
Tell us where the property is and what you have in mind. We will confirm whether we can help, provide a realistic budget indication, and arrange a site survey at your convenience.
