A gate in front of your driveway is a great investment if you’re looking for security and peace of mind about the safety of your family. But, what’s gaining understandable popularity these days in Singapore are auto gates.
When we had an automatic gate installation in Singapore, one of our deciding factors is its cost. We felt concerned that an auto-swing gate is outside of our budget but nevertheless, we did a breakdown of the benefits we would get should we get one.
Benefits of Automatic Gates in Singapore
Heightened Security - For starters, automatic gates add more security in your property with its automatic locks, intercom, remote control, among other advanced security features. It gives you the peace of mind that your property is safe, particularly your family.
Convenience - It also offers convenience as it saves you from the need to leave your premises unsecured or your car while you lock the gate. It’s particularly helpful when it’s raining when you would typically have to go out of your car just to lock the gate.
Reduced Risks of Theft - In the same manner, this feature also reduces the risks of theft, as it leaves no gates open or cars unmanned, providing opportunity for thieves.
Factors that Influence the Cost of Auto Gates in Singapore
While there’s no ballpark figure as to how much an automatic gate costs, there are factors that can help you estimate how much you’re likely to pay for automatic gate installation.
• Type of Gate
An automatic gate can be made of different materials and styled in anyway you want it to be. The most common materials include timber, galvanised steel, aluminium, and wrought iron, and—with timber being the cheapest and wrought iron, the most expensive. A gate can be in any colour you like, too, except for wrought irons which are often left in their natural colour.
• Type of Gate Openers
Automatic gate openers are available in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty options and obviously, the most expensive are the heavy-duty ones. There are also other variables that you have to take into consideration when it comes to your security system including the vehicle detection, open/close systems, camera systems, card readers, keypad and voice com, to name a few. All these can rack up the price of your auto gates.
• Your Choice of Auto Gate Installation Service Provider
Labour costs differ as much as material and system options can. I would never say that the cheapest is always the best thus if you want to make the most out of your investment, you would really have to shell out some money. Do your research and find one that has a reputation for providing quality services. It’s how I ended up hiring San Automation Gate for our auto-swing gate installation.
Other Considerations and Costs
• The electrical components of your auto gate will be the most expensive factor. If you must, consider an installation service provider that will offer services that already include everything that you will need to save money on hardware.
• The size of your gate will also impact the cost of your auto gate system. The wider your driveway is, the more expensive it will be.
• In addition to these, you also have to take into consideration the maintenance cost of electric gates and the electricity it consumes. But, don’t worry! Automatic gates don’t consume as much electricity and the cost usually depends on the usage. In our case, the average daily consumption of our auto gate is 100 watts, which isn’t much.
Is it Worth the Cost?
What you’ll love about working with a professional gate installer is that they are able to determine which motor and hardware components are the best for your gates. While it may seem like an additional cost, it can guarantee you a better product and installation that will last for several years, thus saving you money on repairs or replacement in the long run.
The same is true for San Automation Gate. Based on customer reviews and recommendations, I decided to hire them for the job and I’ve never been this satisfied for a job well done.
To sum up, whether or not auto gates are worth the cost is up to you. Considering these well-studied factors, you can rest assured that auto gate systems don't fall short of the benefits they have to offer.
Need I say more? If you’ve decided an auto gate system is for you, head over to San Automation Gate, a leading provider of auto swing and sliding gates in Singapore.
What are your thoughts about the cost of auto gates in Singapore? Let’s talk in the comment section below.
