Enhance Your Electric Gate with Stylish Accessories: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Look

Bespoke electric gates bring security and convenience to any home, but adding stylish accessories can elevate them to a new level.

Whether you’re looking to improve security, add convenience, or make a style statement, the right gate accessories can transform your electric gate into a unique entrance feature that complements your property’s look and feel.

In this article, the bespoke gate experts at Windlesham Gates explore the top electric gate accessories to enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal, from access control systems to decorative touches.

With helpful advice, decades of experience installing beautiful gates, and lots of happy clients, we can help you create the perfect entrance to your home.

Why Add Accessories to Your Electric Gates?

Electric gate accessories are supplementary components that seamlessly integrate with your electric gate system for a unified and polished finish. These additions can also offer solutions that make your gate more than just a point of access.

There are many reasons that homeowners opt for gate accessories. Depending on the specific additions you chose, they can offer:

Practical Benefits. Many gate accessories serve a practical purpose, enhancing functionality, security, convenience, or visibility. Adding features that do so can keep your property more secure, provide easier daily access for your family, and make it less difficult for visitors to find you.
Customisation and Personalisation. Accessories also allow homeowners to complement their home’s unique style. With options ranging from decorative finishes to high-tech security features, electric gate accessories can give your entrance a distinctive look that stands out.
Increased Aesthetic Appeal. The right accessories can make a strong first impression or add a touch of elegance to your electric gates. Creating a visually appealing entrance can increase your property’s curb appeal and even its overall value.

Must-Have Gate Accessories for Enhanced Security

1. Intercoms

A hardwired or wireless intercom system is essential for communicating with visitors before you grant them access to your property. While audio intercoms allow for voice communication between you and the person at your electric gates, video intercoms let you visually verify who is requesting access, adding an extra layer of security.

Many modern intercoms are compatible with mobile phones, enabling you to control gate access even when you’re away from home. GSM intercoms call a specified mobile phone number for approval when visitors press the intercom button, and some systems even offer mobile apps for access control, which will send you a notification whenever the gate is opened.

2. Access Control Systems

Other access control systems such as keypads or smart locks provide an easy and secure access solution, eliminating the need for physical keys or padlocks.

Keypads for electric gates allow authorised users to enter using a personalised numeric code. They are durable, weather-resistant, and ideal for shared or frequent use. Many keypads also feature advanced security measures like code changing or remote disabling.

Smart locks - electronic locking devices that allow access control through digital means - also offer keyless entry, via smart devices like tags, remotes, or mobile phones. With features such as activity logs and temporary access codes, smart locks provide flexibility and peace of mind that your property is secure yet easily accessible.

At Windlesham Gates, we only supply and install the very best Videx access control systems, to maximise your home security. Visit our access control gallery for examples of previous installations.

3. Security Cameras and Motion Sensors

Integrating security cameras (such as CCTV or smart home security devices) and motion sensors with your electric gate system enables you to monitor and protect your property 24/7.

Cameras deter unauthorised access, and are invaluable for enhancing gate security. Their remote access options allow you to keep an eye on your gate and any visitors in real-time, through your smartphone or computer. Motion sensors can be used to trigger lighting or alarms, notifying you of any unauthorised access attempts and further discouraging any potential intruders.

4. Anti-Climb Spikes

For an extra layer of security, anti-climb spikes can be installed on top of your gate (and/or fencing). These spikes are a visible deterrent, discouraging intruders from attempting to scale the gate. However, these gate accessories are more commonly used for commercial properties than residential homes, since they can look quite utilitarian, which doesn’t always match the elegant style of domestic electric gates.

5. Battery Backup Systems

In the event of a power outage, a battery backup system allows your electric gate to function as usual. This is one of the most important gate accessories for security-conscious homeowners, as it provides peace of mind that your gate will continue to work even when there’s no power.

Accessories That Improve the Convenience of Your Electric Gates

1. Remote Controls and Smart Gate Openers

As part of your access control system, you can operate your electric gates with convenient remote controls or smart gate openers. Common choices include:

A hands-free tag in your car that alerts the control equipment to your approach and automatically opens the gates
A remote control that will open your gates at the touch of a button
A smartphone app that allows for remote gate operation (though you must be mindful of UK law on driving and using mobile devices)

This is convenient for homeowners who want quick, easy entrance without having to leave their car - particularly during the UK’s dark and rainy winter months.

2. Automatic Gate Timers

Automatic gate timers can be set to open or close the gate at designated times. This feature is ideal for families with specific routines, as it ensures that your electric gates are open when needed, but closed at night or during hours of the day when the house is always empty.

3. Entrance Lighting

Driveway gate lights are an excellent way to increase the safety and visibility of your property entrance when it’s dark. For invited guests, lights can not only make your property easier to find, but can give a more welcoming appearance too. They can have the opposite effect on potential burglars, who may be deterred by this sign of occupation.

Whether you want to add lighting to the gate or its posts, there are almost limitless options, but popular choices include integrated LED lights, pedestal lanterns, and even solar-powered solutions. For inspiration, why not visit our lighting gallery?

4. Letter Boxes

When it comes to electric gate accessories, you can’t beat letterboxes for practicality! A built-in letterbox is a simple, hassle-free solution to streamline your deliveries, as it allows post and small parcels to be delivered securely at the entrance to your driveway.

This means you won’t miss important deliveries when you’re not home, or have to frequently allow unknown delivery people inside your property’s gates.

For added convenience, there are also several options for integrating letterboxes into your gate design; you can attach a letterbox to the gate itself, build it into a gate post, or install it on a freestanding post next to the driveway. Examples of these choices can be found in our gallery of letter boxes.

Decorative Electric Gate Accessories to Add Personality and Visual Appeal

1. Custom Paint and Finishes

Painting or finishing your gate with unique colours or textures is a great way to add character. From bold, bright colours for wooden gates to elegant metallic or matte finishes for aluminium gates, there are many options to suit your style and enhance your gate’s visual impact.

2. Decorative Finials and Post Caps

For a touch of decorative elegance, finials and fence post caps are ideal electric gate accessories. Available in styles from ornate wrought iron to sleek stainless steel, finials add a decorative element that’s perfect for customising your gate. Post caps protect gate posts from wear and weather, so that your gate retains its stylish appearance over time.

3. Engraved House Signs, Name Plates, and Monograms

For a truly personal touch, add an engraved house sign, nameplate or monogram to your electric gates. Available in a variety of weather-resistant materials and designs, these durable plaques can be customised to complement your gate and overall property aesthetic.

In addition to looking good, they are also practical. Featuring your house name, house number, or other important information on a clearly displayed house sign helps visitors, delivery drivers, and emergency services easily locate your property, saving time and reducing confusion.

4. Garden and Pathway Lighting

Pathway lighting along the approach to your electric gates enhances the entrance experience, creating a warm welcome. Solar-powered or low-voltage lighting options are energy-efficient and add a charming glow that makes your entrance stand out at night.

What to Look for When Selecting Electric Gate Accessories

Material Quality

When choosing electric gate accessories, quality is key, especially given the UK’s changing weather. Opt for durable, weather-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or treated metals. Quality materials like this help your accessories last longer, ensuring a low-maintenance and stylish gate without constant upkeep.

Matching Accessories with Your Gate Style for a Cohesive Look

For gates at traditional or period properties, consider classic accessories like wrought iron finials, lantern-style lighting, and brass elements that enhance timeless appeal. Meanwhile, modern gates benefit from sleek, minimalist accessories such as brushed metal finishes, geometric post caps, and integrated LED lighting. If you are designing bespoke electric gates, take advantage of the endless options to tailor your gate accessories to your unique personal style and preferences.

Compatibility and Professional Installation

If you are updating an existing gate system, it is important to confirm that your gate accessories are compatible with it. Professional installation is vital for all new electric gates, and may also be recommended for updating existing ones with complex accessories like intercoms, keypads, and lighting. This will guarantee that they work seamlessly and enhance your gate’s security and functionality.

Windlesham Gates: Your Expert for Stylish Electric Gate Accessories in Surrey, London, and Beyond

Adding the right accessories to your electric gate can enhance its function, convenience, and aesthetic appeal, as well as allowing you to showcase your personal style.

At Windlesham Gates, we offer a curated range of high-quality electric gate accessories to help you create the perfect entrance. From secure access control systems to beautiful decorative touches, our gate accessories are chosen for their quality, durability, and style.

With professional design, installation, and aftercare, Windlesham Gates is your trusted partner for stylish and functional electric gates in Surrey, London, and the surrounding areas.