- Gate automation adds a motor, remotes and safety features to a clearview sliding or swing gate.
- The motor must suit the gate's weight, how often it opens, and your power supply.
- Compare quotes for the motor, installation and accessories.
Tell us the gate type, width and roughly how many times it opens a day.
Compare QuotesChoosing a Motor
| Factor | What to check |
|---|---|
| Gate type | Sliding and swing gates use different motors |
| Gate weight | Motors are rated by maximum gate mass; a heavy clearview gate may need a heavier unit |
| Usage | Busy gates need a motor rated for more cycles per day |
| Power | Battery backup keeps it working during power cuts; some sites use solar charging |
| Security | Anti-theft brackets and a lockable manual release |
Access Control
- Remotes for each driver.
- Keypads for staff or visitors.
- Audio or video intercom, often linked to the pedestrian gate.
- GSM or app control for phone opening.
- Tag or card readers for businesses and estates.
Safety Features
- Safety beams across the opening stop the gate closing on a car or person.
- Obstacle detection stops or reverses the gate if it meets resistance.
- Manual release lets you open the gate by hand if the motor fails.
- Gate stops so the gate cannot run off the end of its track.
Sliding or Swing
Sliding gates are simpler to automate. Swing gates need one motor per leaf and are affected by slope and wind. See clearview sliding gates, clearview swing gates and the gate comparison.
Ballpark Prices
| Item | Ballpark price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding motor kit, 500kg class | R6,000 - R8,400 | Supply only |
| Heavy-duty sliding motor kit | R11,900 - R12,300 | Supply only |
| Heavy-duty sliding motor, installed | About R15,000 | Installed |
| Swing motor kit, single leaf | R8,250 - R11,000 | Supply only |
| Swing motor kit, double leaf | From about R16,000 | Supply only |
| Installation labour | R2,500 - R5,000 | Labour; complex jobs more |
| Backup battery | R300 - R580 | Supply |
| Safety beams | R750 - R1,500 | Supply or fitted |
| Intercom | From about R550 (audio) or R3,000 (video) | Supply only |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges from published South African fencing price guides and retailer listings, excluding VAT unless stated. Most are national or Gauteng figures, so Cape Town quotes can land higher or lower. A site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
What Affects the Price
- Motor rating.
- Gate condition: rollers, track and hinges may need work first.
- Cabling and power at the gate.
- Access control and intercom.
- Safety beams and extras.
Cape Town Considerations
Power cuts make battery backup essential; check how many cycles it gives. Sand and salt shorten motor life near the coast, so ask about sealed housings and servicing.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
- Sliding or swing, width and approximate weight.
- Age and condition of the gate.
- Power at the gate.
- Cycles per day.
- Access control you want.
How Comparing Quotes Works
- Send one enquiry. Describe the job, the property and your suburb.
- Providers respond. Relevant independent providers covering your area contact you to ask questions, visit or quote.
- Compare and choose. Compare specification, inclusions, timing and price, then appoint whoever suits you, or nobody.
Compare motor models and duty ratings, not only the installed total.
Send one enquiry through Clearview Fencing Cape Town and compare quotes from relevant local providers.
Automation Questions
Can my existing clearview gate be automated?
Usually, if it runs freely and the posts and track or hinges are sound.
How long does the battery last in a power cut?
It depends on the motor, battery and gate. Ask each provider for the expected number of cycles.
Do I need safety beams?
They are strongly recommended on every automated gate to stop it closing on vehicles or people.
Can I open the gate from my phone?
Yes, with a GSM or app-based receiver added to the motor.
What if the motor fails?
Gate motors normally have a manual release so the gate can be opened by hand. Check how it is locked.
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Clearview Fencing Cape Town is a free quote-comparison service. Supply, installation and repair work is quoted and carried out by independent providers, and your agreement is with the provider you appoint. Ask each one for a written, itemised quote, what is and is not included, and their payment terms before paying anything.
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