Automatic Gates & Gate Automation tips & guides for Malvern
Local advice, how-tos and answers from the Malvern Automatic Gates team.
What an Automatic Gate Actually Costs in MalvernNobody publishes gate pricing, so every Stonnington homeowner gets three wildly different quotes and no way to judge them. Here's what actually drives the cost, from automation retrofits to grand custom installs.Read more →Sliding vs Swing: Which Gate Suits Your DrivewaySliding and swing gates aren't really competing options — they answer different questions about your driveway. Here's how space, slope and your frontage decide which one your Stonnington property actually needs.Read more →Choosing a Gate Motor: Remotes, Keypads and IntercomsThe motor and how you control the gate are two separate decisions, and both are easy to get wrong. Here's how to match a motor to your gate and choose between remotes, keypads, intercoms and app control.Read more →Automatic Gate Safety: Entrapment and How It's PreventedAn automatic gate is a heavy machine that moves on its own, and a badly set-up one can trap or crush a person. Here's how force limiting, safety edges and photocells prevent that — and why it's not optional.Read more →Heritage Gates in Stonnington: Permits and Period StyleOn a period home in Armadale or Toorak, a front gate is part of a streetscape the council protects. Here's how heritage overlays and planning permits work in Stonnington, and how to get a gate that's both compliant and in keeping.Read more →