Derby, Nottingham and Leicester
Automatic Barriers across the East Midlands
Simplify traffic management with automatic barriers that let the right vehicles in and keep the wrong ones out.
- Free site inspection and quotation
- Engineer led, no salespeople
- No callout charges for 3 months after installation
Automatic Barriers
Commercial automatic barriers designed around your site
Automatic barriers offer a complete security solution for commercial sites by combining a physical barrier with access control technology. They make sure only authorised vehicles enter restricted areas and give you control over how traffic moves around your site.
Automatic barriers are a key part of the security systems we design. Each installation is tailored to the facility, from accommodating different types of vehicles to seamless integration with smart CCTV software such as number plate readers.
For warehousing and logistics operations, barriers are often the first point of control for HGVs, vans and staff cars. We look at how vehicles arrive, queue and leave, and design the barrier layout so it keeps the site secure without slowing down the operation.
What we install
What we can build into a barrier system
Rising arm barriers
Barriers sized for the width of the entrance and the vehicles that use it, from staff car parks to wide HGV lanes.
Number plate recognition
ANPR cameras recognise authorised vehicles and raise the barrier automatically, while logging every vehicle that arrives.
Card, fob and keypad control
Readers and keypads at the barrier for staff and regular visitors, managed through the same system as your doors.
Intercom and gatehouse control
Let visitors and drivers call the gatehouse or reception, and let staff raise the barrier remotely.
Safety detection
Vehicle detection and safety devices that stop a barrier lowering onto a vehicle or person.
Integration with gates and CCTV
Barriers work alongside automatic gates, fencing and cameras so the whole entrance is covered and recorded.
Typical uses
Where automatic barriers are used
Car park access control
Make sure only authorised staff and vehicles enter, and prevent unauthorised parking, especially when combined with number plate reading CCTV.
Gatehouses and booths
Give security staff control over every vehicle entering and leaving the site.
Yards and loading areas
Separate HGV traffic from staff and visitor cars and control access to loading docks.
Visual deterrent
A barrier tells unauthorised drivers clearly that the site is controlled, before they reach your buildings.
Good to know
Why choose automatic barriers
Automatic barriers give you an extra layer of security by controlling access, preventing security breaches and trespass, and regulating the flow of authorised vehicles and pedestrians. That reduces the risk of accidents in busy areas and lets you create one way systems that prevent congestion.
Add parking management or visitor registration and the advantages over manual control become clear. Installation is not a DIY job. Barriers must be installed safely and in line with the relevant standards, and our installers have the experience to do it properly while keeping disruption to your business to a minimum.
Like any moving equipment, barriers need regular maintenance. We recommend a routine service at least once a year to test components, lubricate moving parts and check safety features.
How we work
Our installation process
Every project follows the same straightforward steps, led from start to finish by one experienced engineer.
- 01
Initial contact
Call our team on 01332 492002 or send an enquiry using the form. Tell us a little about your site and what you need.
- 02
Site inspection
One of our engineers, who will be your point of contact from then on, visits at an agreed time to assess your current security, identify shortfalls and consider areas for improvement.
- 03
Consultation
You and your engineer talk through the finer details. No two businesses are the same, so we consider everything from previous incidents to your industry and location.
- 04
Design
With your budget in mind, your engineer designs a system specifically for your facility, including any extras that would genuinely help, such as CCTV software or connected intercoms.
- 05
Quotation
We produce a final quotation covering sourcing, installation and labour costs, free of charge.
Areas we cover
Automatic Barriers near you
We install automatic barriers for businesses throughout the LE, NG and DE postcode areas. Find out more about automatic barriers in your area.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about automatic barriers
What types of businesses benefit from automatic barriers?
Businesses of all kinds, including office buildings, warehouses, industrial sites, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Can a barrier read number plates?
Yes. We can integrate number plate recognition cameras so the barrier opens automatically for authorised vehicles and records every vehicle that arrives.
Do I need a professional to install an automatic barrier?
Yes. Installation is complicated and barriers must be fitted in line with safety standards. Our installers have the experience to install your system to a high standard and quickly, keeping downtime to a minimum.
Will my automatic barrier need maintenance?
Yes. Regular maintenance keeps it running safely and reliably. We recommend a service at least once a year to test components, lubricate moving parts and check safety features.
What should I look for in a barrier system?
A balance of security, safety features, durability and ease of use, along with how well it integrates with your existing access control and CCTV.
Related services
Services that work well alongside this one
Automatic Gates
Sliding, bi folding and swing gates that secure your perimeter and control vehicle access, integrated with access control and CCTV.
Find out moreAccess Control
Key fob, keycard and biometric access control and door entry systems, from a few doors to multi tiered authorisation across a large site.
Find out moreCCTV
Fully customised IP camera systems with optional heatmapping, night vision, remote viewing and number plate recognition.
Find out more
For a security solution tailored to your needs, choose MSME
Book a free site inspection and consultation with an experienced engineer.
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Get a free quote for automatic barriers
Tell us about your site and what you need. The site inspection, consultation and quotation are all free of charge.
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