The choice depends mainly on space: is there room beside the fence for a sliding gate, or room in front of the entrance for the leaves to swing? This comparison helps you decide before the site visit.
A sliding gate needs side space along the fence and is easier in winter, because snow in front of the gate does not block it, but the carriage area must be kept clear of snow and ice. A swing gate is simpler to build and often cheaper, but snow in front of the leaves has to be cleared before opening.
The gate slides along the fence when it opens. A cantilever sliding gate runs on carriages fixed to its base, and its leaf is longer than the opening because of the counterweight section.
Two leaves open on hinges inwards or outwards. The construction is simple, but the leaves' swing area has to stay clear in summer and winter.
| Sliding gate | Swing gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Space in front of the gate | Not needed | Needed for the leaves |
| Space along the fence | Needed | Not needed |
| Sloping drive | Works well | Harder, a leaf may scrape the ground |
| Winter and snow | Snow in front does not block it | Snow in front of the leaves must be cleared |
| Automation | One drive | A drive for each leaf |
| Price in our price guide | €2,100–3,000 with automation | €1,400–2,300, automation may be extra |
Prices are from our price guide and apply to a standard solution. We give the exact price after the site visit.
We measure the entrance and choose the gate length and construction.
We check whether there is room along the fence for a sliding gate and whether the drive slopes.
We assess which foundation or base suits the gate and posts.
We plan the cable, drive, photocells and control method.
A swing gate is often cheaper. Our price guide lists swing gates at €1,400–2,300 and sliding gates with automation at €2,100–3,000. Automation for a swing gate may be extra.
A sliding gate moves along the fence when it opens, so that space has to be clear. The leaf of a cantilever sliding gate is longer than the opening because of its counterweight section. We measure the exact requirement on site.
Usually yes, if the gate and posts are strong enough and power is available. Automation for an existing gate is typically €500–1,250.
Usually a sliding gate, because snow in front of the entrance does not block it, though the carriage area must be kept clear of snow and ice. Snow in front of swing gate leaves has to be cleared before opening.
On a slope a leaf may scrape the ground as it opens, so a sliding gate is often simpler. Sometimes changing the leaf height or the opening direction helps.
Yes. A cantilever sliding gate runs on carriages fixed to its base, and the foundation is included in our standard price for a sliding gate with automation (€2,100–3,000).
We visit free of charge and tell you which gate suits your property.