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Electric Gates & Barriers Across the Scottish Borders

Residential and commercial entrance solutions, designed, installed and supported by our own in-house team.
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High-quality and Compliant Electric Gate Installation in Scottish Borders by CM Gates

Premium Electric Gates Across the Scottish Borders

CM Gates & Barriers designs, installs, repairs and maintains electric gates, automatic barriers and access control systems for homes, estates, farms and commercial sites throughout the Scottish Borders.

The region includes everything from larger rural properties and country estates to agricultural businesses, hospitality venues and commercial sites around Galashiels, Hawick, Selkirk, Melrose and Tweedbank.

Because many entrances across the Borders are more rural or spread across larger sites, factors such as driveway length, vehicle type, ground conditions, communications, power availability and long-term reliability can have a much bigger influence on the final system.

With design, engineering, fabrication, civils, electrical works and automation managed in-house, we can deliver the complete entrance system and continue supporting it through servicing, repairs and ongoing maintenance.

What We Consider When Designing Gates Across the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders has a very different mix of properties and sites from Scotland’s larger cities, so the right system often depends heavily on the location and how the entrance is used.

Larger homes, estates and rural properties often have longer approaches, wider entrances and greater separation between the gate and the main building.

We consider gate positioning, visibility, intercom communication, mobile access, lighting, pedestrian access and how visitors or delivery drivers approach the property as part of the overall design.

Farms and rural businesses may need entrances that regularly accommodate tractors, trailers, HGVs and other larger vehicles.

Clear opening width, ground conditions, gate protection, duty cycle and safe vehicle movement all need to be considered carefully, particularly where the entrance forms part of an active working site.

Some rural entrances are located a significant distance from the main property or office, which can make traditional hard-wired access control less practical.

GSM, mobile and remote access systems can allow gates and barriers to be controlled from elsewhere on the property or remotely, while intercoms and temporary access permissions can help manage visitors and deliveries.

Open countryside can expose gates to stronger winds, changing weather conditions and more demanding ground environments.

Gate size and infill, structural design, drainage, foundations and automation selection all need to suit the site to help maintain reliable operation over the long term.
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Scottish Borders Residential Service

Electric Gates for Homes & Estates Across the Scottish Borders

We support homeowners across Melrose, Peebles, Kelso, Innerleithen, Galashiels and the wider Borders countryside with new electric gates, repairs, servicing and entrance upgrades.

Residential projects across the area often involve larger plots, rural properties and longer private driveways, where the entrance needs to provide security and privacy without feeling out of place within the surrounding landscape.

Whether you are planning a new gate system or improving an existing entrance, our team can support the gate design, automation, intercom, access control, lighting, servicing and future upgrades.

New Electric Gates

Bespoke swing, sliding and cantilever gates designed around your driveway, property and preferred style, with automation and installation done and managed by our own team.
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Electric Gate Repairs

Fault diagnosis and repairs for existing electric gates, including systems installed by other companies. We aim to attend quickly, complete a first-time fix where possible and always leave the gate safe.
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Gate Servicing

Preventative servicing to help keep your gate safe, reliable and working as it should, while identifying wear or potential faults before they become bigger problems.
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Entrance & Access Control

Upgrade an existing entrance with intercoms, keypad and fob access, mobile control, pedestrian access and integrated driveway or garden lighting.
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Scottish Borders Commercial Service

Commercial Gates & Perimeter Security Across the Scottish Borders

We work with businesses, farms, schools, hospitality venues, contractors and managed sites across Galashiels, Hawick, Selkirk, Tweedbank and the wider Borders region. From commercial electric gates and automatic barriers to access control, industrial sliding gates and ongoing maintenance, we can support both individual entrances and wider perimeter-security requirements.

For larger or more operational sites, we consider not just security but also vehicle size, traffic flow, staff access, deliveries, pedestrian safety and long-term equipment reliability.

Our in-house project management, fabrication, civils, electrical and service teams mean there is one accountable contractor from initial planning through to installation and ongoing support.

Industrial Sliding Gates

Heavy-duty sliding and cantilever gates for larger openings, busy sites and higher-security commercial entrances.
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Automatic Barriers

Traffic barriers for car parks and controlled vehicle access, with ANPR, intercom, keypad or fob integration.
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24/7 Call-Out Support

Priority emergency support for commercial clients with a maintenance agreement, with response options to suit the site.
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Commercial Servicing

Planned servicing and safety checks to help keep gates, barriers and access systems reliable and properly maintained.
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Commercial Gates

Automated swing, sliding and pedestrian gates designed around site security, traffic flow and day-to-day operation.
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Bollards & Blockers

Automatic and security bollards for controlling vehicle access and protecting entrances, forecourts and sensitive areas.
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Intercoms & Access Control

Integrated intercom, keypad, RFID, mobile, GSM and ANPR access for gates, barriers and controlled entrances.
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Roller Shutters

Commercial and industrial roller shutters for secure entrances, loading areas, workshops and other controlled openings.
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Why CM Gates & Barriers

30+

30+ Years of combined expertise

1,000+

1,000+ Happy Clients

2,000+

2,000+ Properties Secured

Designed & Engineered In-House
Your gate and access system is designed around the site or property, with engineering, automation and safety considered from the start.
Dedicated Project Manager
One point of expert contact coordinates your installation from planning and fabrication through to handover.
In-house Fabrication, Civils & Installation
Gates, groundworks, automation and electrical installation managed by our expert team, reducing delays and coordination between contractors.
Dedicated Service Manager & Aftercare
Ongoing support doesn't end at handover. Our service team manages servicing, repairs and maintenance throughout the life of your system.
Qualified, Compliant & Documented
Qualified engineers, recognised accreditations and the safety, testing and handover documentation your site requires.
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Fast, Reliable Support — With 24/7 Cover Available

When something goes wrong with your gate, barrier or access control system, every minute counts. Our service team responds quickly to repair enquiries, helping minimise disruption and get your entrance secure and operational again.

Commercial clients with a maintenance agreement can also benefit from 24/7 emergency call-out cover, with priority response options designed around the needs of their site.

What Our Clients Say

Brilliant service and always quick to respond. They always make solid recommendations for what kit to use as well.

Dominic Bargeton

I would highly recommend this company.

Craig himself installed our gate some years ago, and terrible weather on the day didn’t deter him from finishing the job and making sure everything was working perfectly before he left. The whole team at CM gates are professional, friendly and very responsive if any issues arise.

John Brown

I have used the services of CM for 4 years now and have always found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful when attending.

They didn’t make or fit the gates originally but the company which did were very poor at the after service and totally unreliable.

I am so glad that I found CM and they have during the time have suggested and implemented changes to better the operation of the gates while they are prompt and organised when calling them out.

Brown Ferguson

I wouldn’t consider trying elsewhere!

Top marks. Having tried multiple local options for our electric gates which despite this had ongoing problems for years, with multiple call outs & frequent malfunctions…lots of money spent but no one seemed to know how to fix them or what was causing the problems.

However, one visit from CM Gates & Barriers and the problem was sorted completely…totally worth the initial call out fee. Since then I wouldn’t consider trying anywhere else if required. I try to have them visit for an annual maintenance visit now to keep my gates in tip top condition. If you’re having problems with your electric gates, these are the guys to fix them. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Nic

I wish we had found CM Gates sooner!

CM Gates are very helpful, professional, knowledgeable and all-round very good at what they do. I would highly recommend them.

We have had bad luck in the past finding a reliable company to install, fix and service our electric main and pedestrian gates and so are very pleased to have found CM. We are now on their annual maintenance contract which gives great peace of mind. I wish we had found them sooner.

Alexandra Orr

Here on top of the hill the weather can be a bit tricky, that said our gates, installed and maintained by CM Gates & Barriers cope really well!

Philip Cox

We’re over the moon with the gate. It’s fantastic!

G Lindsay

Highly professional and superb customer services! 

We were not able to be there when the job was done and when we came home the job was completed and they then phoned to tell us what they had done and answered the questions we had and many months later no challenges .

Alexander Quinn
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Covering the Scottish Borders

Our engineers support residential and commercial clients throughout the Scottish Borders, from market towns and larger villages to rural homes, estates, farms and commercial sites across the wider region. Key areas include Galashiels, Melrose, Peebles, Kelso, Hawick, Selkirk, Tweedbank, Innerleithen, Earlston, Jedburgh, St Boswells.

Not sure whether we cover your property or site? Tell us where you are and our team will let you know.

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    CM Gates & Barriers
    Unit 2 & 4 Polbeth Ind Est
    Polbeth, West Calder
    EH55 8TJ
    01506 332021 info@cmelectricalgates.co.uk
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    CM GATES & BARRIERS LTD is registered as a limited company in Scotland under company number SC591844

    Registered Address: 4 Polbeth Industrial Estate, Polbeth, West Calder, Scotland, EH55 8TJ

    ​We have many happy customers across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Dunfermline, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Kirkcaldy, Inverness, Perth, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Coatbridge, Greenock, Glenrothes, Stirling, Airdrie, Falkirk, Irvine, Dumfries, Motherwell, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Wishaw, Bearsden, Newton Mearns, Clydebank, Elgin, Renfrew, Bishopbriggs, Bathgate, Arbroath, Kirkintilloch, Musselburgh, Dumbarton, Bellshill, Peterhead, St Andrews, Bonnyrigg, Barrhead, Blantyre, Penicuik, Grangemouth, Kilwinning, Broxburn, Johnstone, Larkhall or Erskine. Call us today for a free quote.

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