Commercial Systems

The information below is set out to show example costs for systems. Actual site conditions and specification will decide the final price and all offers are subject to site survey. We fabricate a wide range of suitable gates for all market sectors.

AAC's business is to select the most suitable gate and / or barrier system for the site with entry and exit methods to suit the use of the site. This may appear straightforward but how do we let in deliveries, rubbish collection, visitors and contractors... and let them out again? Covering the realities of use is where our surveyors' experience counts. All sites are subtly different because their requirements are never the same.

To calculate a budget figure, select a basic system from the examples. Add power allowance, if required, and any upgrade options that are deemed suitable. A site survey is invariably carried out to add the finer details.

Other related pages are: Barrier systems, Swing Gate systems, Sliding Gate systems

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Example 1 - Small staff car park. Visitors park elsewhere

Large pair of commercial gates - overall width 8M [4-5M is more common].
Mains power provided by others to cabinet position.
Card entry for staff, free exit induction loop for exit.
Double induction safety loop cut into road surface*.
Magnetic locking of gates [1200lb].
Gate hold open switch in cabinet for staff use.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Supplied and installed onto existing gates from: £4800-5500 + VAT: Plus cards.

* Asphalt

See options section for recommendations.

Tip: consider all users- deliveries, cleaners, out of hours parking etc. You will then establish who "needs" access- in and out.

For smaller gates - up to 4M overall width, using hydraulic locking from £2300 + VAT

Example 2 - Small car park with audio link to reception for visitor entry

Single small car park barrier up to 4M beam. Road width can be reduced with bollards. Mains power provided by others to barrier base.
Card entry for staff, free exit induction loop for exit.
Single induction safety loop cut into road surface*.
Hydraulic locking of barrier in up and down positions.
Barrier hold open switch in cabinet for staff use.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Supplied and installed from: £3400 + VAT: Plus cards.

*Asphalt

Picture shows cantilevered sliding gate, with card operation, safety infra-red beam and guardroom control. Gate supplied and fitted from £3000-4000 + VAT. Automation system from £2500-3500 + VAT. See options section for recommendations

Example 3 - Security area, audio link to reception for visitor entry

Dual sliding gates for security loading bay. Gives high speed open and close. Mains power provided by others to required position. Audio entry phone to reception [duct by others]. Staff operated press button system from secure location. Single safety beam on inside*.

Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Supplied and installed onto existing gates from: £3300 + VAT [single gate].

This system for Rolex required gates at £6000, automation [dual gate drives] at £4100 + VAT.

Example 4 - Powered pedestrian gate for harbour lock control

Fast action hydraulic ram, with 1200lb maglock. Interlocking into harbour lock control system to protect public from being in the wrong area when lock opened.

Included high visibility flashing beacon, siren and alarm contacts to inform lock keeper of open gate.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Example prices are - gates £2200 + VAT fitted, fast action ram and required controls allow £1900-2600 + VAT.

Tip: fast action rams are the best solution to side / pedestrian gates. The cost of powering the gate is offset by abuse of closers and the need to replace. However the rams must be fast enough to discourage pushing and pulling of the gate. Typical open/close time is 6 seconds.

Also safety devices in public areas - see safety options.

Example 5 - Rural commercial site handling waste

Staff access controlled by card. Timeclock controlled to open at set times and days. Drivers use cards out of hours to enter and to exit. Has reduced theft of vehicles to zero.

Safety loops either side of gate.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Gate supplied and installed from: £4500 + VAT

Automation from £3200 + VAT

Example 6 - Sensitive commercial site - Goods area

Dual powered tracked sliding gates - custom design.
Audio to security and alarmed to inform site of people walking in the area.
Full or partial opening feature used.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Supplied and installed from: £10,000 + VAT.

Example 7 - Powered hydraulic bollard - impact resistant

Powered bollard - various levels of security offered.
Traffic light controlled via card and audio to reception point.
Safety loops cut into road surface*.
Bollard hold down switches.
Lockable steel cabinet.
Cross road duct provided- or by AAC at additional cost.

Supplied and installed from: £7000 - £25,000 [high ram rated unit] upwards + VAT.

*Asphalt

Tip: underground services often encountered - site knowledge of service runs very useful.

OPTIONS - To supplement above systems and to suit site needs

Entry Methods - some examples Figures subject to survey and specification	Guide price [£ excl VAT]-
Radio receiver [disabled access or ease of use]	£110
Radio transmitters, number as required. Discounts on large volumes.	£24 each
Basic card reader cards	£2.70 ea
Upgrade basic card reader to individual voidable card system	Add £290 each card reader
Smart card reader cards	£3.80 ea
Complex card access with staff logging and time zoning	POA
Basic coin mechanism to take money or tokens	£200
Free entry induction loop [asphalt roadway ] diamond cut and hot bitumen filled	£220
Audio entry phone [1 internal handset], duct by others or AAC at additional cost	£280
Additional internal audio handsets	£70
External bell / siren to alert occupier of call when outside	£110
Upgrade audio entry phone to video [1 internal monitor], duct by others or AAC at additional cost	£300
Add additional internal video handsets - ducts by others or AAC at additional cost	£190
Many other methods of entry are possible e.g. BT connected audio, tokens, CCTV, card systems, traffic lights to name a few.	POA

Exit Methods - some examples	Guide price [£ excl VAT]
Change push-button to keypad	£95 ea
Free exit infra-red beam - diamond cut and hot bitumen filled	£260
Change exit loop to exit card reader [site dependant]	£100
Free exit infra-red beam	£240
As with entry there are many alternative methods for exit control

Barrier specific upgrades - some examples	Guide price [£ excl VAT]
Beam clamp using 600lb maglock to limit vandal problems.	£590
Add high powered maglock to clamp beam into fork support post	£220
Beam skirts	£210
Beam lights [per beam]	£110
Articulated beams - to allow barriers in low ceiling situations	add from £550 per barrier
Beam alarm to sound siren if beam tampered with	£270

Safety additions - some examples	Guide price [£ excl VAT]
To add an infra-red safety beam [post mounted] where pedestrians may be caught by barrier on close.	£210
To add safety edge to beam to detect object and reverse	£280
Combinations of the above also possible	POA

Whilst there are no current safety laws on automated gates in the UK , AAC along with other leading automation businesses we advocate minimum levels of safety by using a single safety beam.

Mains Power / ducting / civils	Guide price [£ excl VAT]
For AAC to install IEE standard mains supply [with RCCB and MCB protection] into open trench by others with armoured mains cable	From £100, plus £3 per metre run.
To dig trenches	Subject to survey - but yes we can do these for you.

Other additions - some examples	Guide price [£ excl VAT]
CCTV cameras to monitor gated area	£600
Interface into burglar alarm system to open gate on alarm or secure gate on alarm	£80
Interface into fire alarm	£80
Provide automatic lighting on entry / exit [connected to existing lights]	£100
Add FIRE drop key for emergency services access	£280

Planning consent required? Gates up to 1M high are normally exempt. Higher than 1M and it's always best to check with your local authority. Formal planning application drawings can be provided for a nominal fee.

What next?

Contact us for a site appointment, AAC will then forward a free written quotation with full details and recommendations.

Tip: Commercial sites tend to be high usage sites, take advantage of our after sales service to provide ongoing maintenance contracts and maintained site priority. 3 levels of cover offered:

• PLANNED MAINTENANCE . To include visual inspection, full functional testing, full safety device testing and performance of routine maintenance to include routine service of the equipment as itemised in the schedule applicable to the installation. Parts deemed defective that require replacement will be charged at manufacturer's current list price. Breakdown call-outs are excluded. Prices vary according to equipment and anticipated usage.

• FULL SERVICE . To include visual inspection, full functional testing including safety devices and performance of routine maintenance; to include routine service of the equipment as itemised in the schedule applicable to the installation. All parts deemed defective to be replaced at no extra cost between service intervals . Prices vary according to equipment and anticipated usage.

• EXTENDED SERVICE . To include all items as listed above for full service plus site attendance next working day following our office being notified within business hours [before 2pm ].

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Commercial Systems

Entry Methods - some examples Figures subject to survey and specification

Guide price [£ excl VAT]-

Exit Methods - some examples

Guide price [£ excl VAT]

Barrier specific upgrades - some examples

Guide price [£ excl VAT]

Safety additions - some examples

Guide price [£ excl VAT]

Mains Power / ducting / civils

Guide price [£ excl VAT]

Other additions - some examples