Sliding Automatic Gates
Best suited to level frontages and wider driveways. Track or cantilever configurations depending on the ground, the span and how much dust and debris the site sees.
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Automatic Gates & Access Control
Sliding and swinging gates, pedestrian access and control systems — designed, installed and serviced by the team that quoted them.
A gate is the one part of a security setup you use every single day, so it has to be reliable. Shay's background is in electronics, which is why gate automation has become one of the bigger parts of the business — we design the gate, install it and look after it afterwards.
That includes retrofitting automation to gates we didn't build, and servicing systems installed by someone else. If a gate can be made to work properly we'll do it, and if it can't we'll tell you why before you spend money on a motor.
What we cover
- Sliding and swinging automatic gates
- Vehicle and pedestrian gates
- Motor sizing and retrofits
- Remote, keypad and intercom access
- Multi-user access control
- Safety beams and sensors
- Battery backup options
- Servicing and repairs on most brands
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Sliding Automatic Gates Cairns
Custom sliding gates with the right motor for the weight, the slope and how often the driveway gets used.
Swinging Automatic Gates CairnsSingle and double leaf swing gates, with underground or ram motors depending on the look you want.
Remote & Keypad Security Sensors CairnsRemotes, keypads, intercoms and safety sensors, set up so the right people get in and nothing gets closed on.
The range
Gate and access solutions
Swinging Automatic Gates
Single or double leaf, underground or arm-driven operators. A good fit for narrower openings and properties where a slide run isn't practical.
Pedestrian Gates
Side and boundary access with locks, latches, keypads or intercom release, matched to the driveway gate so the property looks like one job rather than three.
Gate Automation & Retrofits
Adding motors, safety sensors and remotes to existing gates, including sizing the operator to the gate's real weight and duty cycle rather than the nearest kit.
Access Control
Remotes, keypads with changeable codes, intercoms and phone-based entry. Useful anywhere multiple people, tenants or contractors need access without keys being copied.
Security Sensors & Safety
Photo-electric beams, safety edges and loop detectors so the gate stops for a car, a bike or a kid, as it should.
Local know-how
Built for the conditions the gate lives in
A gate on a sealed suburban driveway in Cairns and a gate on a dusty farm entrance at Mareeba are two different pieces of equipment. Dust, salt, wind load, ground fall, gate weight and how many times a day it cycles all change what we specify.
Power is the other consideration. Rural properties and long driveways often need solar or battery backup so the gate still opens when the power drops out mid-wet-season.
We set gates up so they can be maintained. Tracks that can be cleaned, controllers that can be reached, and a short handover so you know what to do before you call us.
Residential
Driveway gates, carport gates, pool and yard gates, and pedestrian access. Combined with remotes and a keypad so visitors and family can get in without a call.
Residential solutions →Commercial
Car park entries, industrial yards, transport depots, body corporate complexes and rural operations. Heavy-duty operators, multi-user access control and traffic management hardware.
Commercial solutions →Warranties
Manufacturer warranties available through Great Barriers, with our workmanship guaranteed on top.
| Product | Warranty |
|---|---|
| Prowler Proof security screens | 10 years full replacement |
| Gate automation | Motors and automation equipment, 2 years |
| Roller shutters | Motorisation, 5 years |
| Blinds and awnings | Hardware 5 years, motorisation 7 years, fabric up to 10 years |
Available across the region
We install this work throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Products & systems we supply
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about automatic gates & access control in Far North Queensland.
Trusted across Far North Queensland
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Reviews left by Great Barriers customers on Google, where the business holds 110 reviews.
Fabulous customer service. Exceptional workmanship. All at a fair price. If I needed more security screens or doors I would definitely use them again. Thank you Shay and your team.
A really excellent creative carport gate solution. Looks good and works well. Shay has great attention to detail and has the courage to try new stuff. Highly recommend.
Can't praise Great Barriers Security enough. They did a bang on job. Communication with Mia was the best. I would highly recommend them for any security work.
The most wonderful family business. Every person we spoke to was extremely lovely and professional. We are beyond happy with the results.
Arrived next day and job done quickly and professionally when other tradies were unable to fix.
Absolute professional service. Punctual and communicative and competitive. Thanks Mia and Shay!
Free measure and quote, no pressure
We'll come out, measure up, show you the samples and give you a straight recommendation on what suits the property. Then it's your call.