Automatic Gates Kenthurst and Annangrove
Kenthurst and Annangrove are acreage country, with hobby farms, horse properties and large family homes on big blocks. Gates here need to deal with distance, animals and rural roads.
Kenthurst and Annangrove properties
Many properties in Kenthurst and Annangrove are several acres, with a long driveway from the road to the house and paddocks either side. Common needs include:
- a main entrance gate that can be opened from the car and from the house
- room for horse floats, trucks and machinery to pull off the road while the gate opens
- internal paddock or laneway gates that can be automated too
- a way to let farriers, vets and feed deliveries in when no one is home
Both suburbs are within The Hills Shire.
Entrance design
On a rural road, setting the gate back from the boundary is often worth it. A truck or float can stop clear of traffic while the gate opens. The NSW exempt development rules for rural zones allow fences up to 1.8 metres of post and wire or post and rail construction, with masonry permitted within 3 metres either side of the entrance from the primary road. Gates must open inward. Bigger entry structures may need approval, so check with council or a certifier. Our entrance gate and pillar design guide goes into more detail.
Horses and stock
If horses or cattle use the front paddock, the gate setup matters. Safety beams, how the gate closes, and where the motor and cables are placed all need thought. See farm and rural gate automation and our article on gates with horses and livestock.
Power and communication
Mains power is rarely near the road. A solar kit sized for winter is the usual answer. For access, a 4G GSM intercom lets visitors call your phone. Check signal at the gate first, since coverage varies in the gullies.
Getting a quote
Request a quote and we will pass your details to an independent installer who works in Kenthurst and Annangrove.
Common Questions
Do I need approval for a rural entrance gate in Kenthurst?
Some rural fences and gates are exempt development in NSW if they meet conditions such as height, construction type and gates opening inward. Larger structures may need approval from The Hills Shire Council. Check with council or a certifier.
Can internal paddock gates be automated?
Yes, often with solar power and a remote or vehicle probe. The gate and posts need to be sound, and the setup should suit any horses or stock in the paddock.
Other Areas We Serve
We also service these areas and offer these specialised services:
Planning a new gate or automating an old one?
Tell us about your property and we will pass your details to an independent local installer who works across the Hills and Hawkesbury.