Electric gate repairs in Farnham
Farnham has one of Surrey's best-preserved Georgian town centres, while the villages to the south, like Frensham, Tilford and Churt, have large country homes with long drives.
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Planning in the town centre
Much of central Farnham is a conservation area with many listed buildings. Repairing or re-motoring an existing gate is normally fine, but new gates, or gates that look different, can need permission there. Even outside conservation areas, gates next to a road generally need planning permission if they're over one metre high. Check with Waverley Borough Council before changing the design.
Heathland villages
Frensham, Tilford and Churt are surrounded by sandy heath and woodland. Like Woking, that means fewer flooded motor boxes, but more sand, leaves and pine needles in tracks and sensors, and gates sited a long way from the house with long cable runs or GSM intercoms.
Typical prices in Farnham
| Diagnostic call-out (first hour)Often deducted if you go ahead with the repair | £150–£300 + VAT |
|---|---|
| Same-day or out-of-hours call-outEvenings, weekends and bank holidays cost more | £250–£400 + VAT |
| Annual service (pair of swing gates)Includes safety and force checks | £150–£300 + VAT |
| Replacement underground motor, fitted (each) | £600–£1,500 |
| New keypad, intercom or video entry | £300–£1,500+ |
Guide prices only, based on what gate engineers in Surrey and the South East commonly charge. Your engineer will confirm the price before starting any work.
Farnham: questions
Do I need planning permission for new electric gates?
Often not, but you usually do if the gates are next to a road and over one metre high, or if the property is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering new gates; repairs to existing gates don't normally need permission.