Automatic Gates for Businesses in Kenya

Commercial gate automation for Kenyan businesses — offices, retail, warehouses and industrial premises, with access control, intercom and CCTV integration.

Business Gate
Main Gate
Office Gate
Office Gate
Warehouse Gate
Warehouse Gate
Access Control Integration
Access Integration

Who installs automatic gates for businesses in Kenya?

Qyvea Limited installs commercial automatic gates across Kenya for offices, retail premises, warehouses, workshops and industrial sites. A business gate has different priorities from a home gate: it runs many more cycles, it has to fit the site's access control and intercom, and it has to be reliable enough that a fault during business hours does not stop the business. The Automatic Gate Installation page covers the process in detail.

By business type

Commercial sites we install for

Offices

Main entrance gate and staff gate. Access controlled by cards or codes, integrated with CCTV.

Retail premises

Customer entrance for vehicles, staff gate, delivery gate. Long opening hours and high cycle counts.

Warehouses

Goods-in and goods-out gates for HGVs. Heavy motors, wider gates, longer tracks. See CCTV for Warehouses.

Showrooms

Customer entrance gate and vehicle display area. Visual appearance matters as much as function.

Workshops & service centres

Vehicle in/out gate, staff gate, customer parking. High cycle counts during work hours.

Industrial premises

Heavy-duty gates for factories, plants and yards. See Electric Fence for Factories for perimeter.

Integration

What the gate integrates with

  • Access control — staff cards or codes open the pedestrian gate and can open the vehicle gate too. See Access Control for Offices.
  • CCTV — cameras at the gate record every entry. Fence or gate alarms can flag footage for the security room. See CCTV for Businesses.
  • Intercom — reception or guardhouse can speak to visitors before opening. See Intercom Systems.
  • Time attendance — a staff gate that records clock-in and clock-out on the same credential. See Attendance for Businesses.
  • Perimeter electric fence — the gate can be the entry point on an electric-fenced perimeter. See Electric Fence for Businesses.
Reliability

Business continuity considerations

  • Backup battery — gate opens on the backup battery during power cuts, sized for the expected outage duration.
  • Manual release — every motor has a manual release so the gate can be opened by hand if the motor fails. Site team trained on it at handover.
  • Secondary gate — sites with two gates can keep operations running if one gate is out for repair.
  • Maintenance contract — scheduled servicing with priority fault response, so a fault does not stall the business. See Gate Maintenance.
  • Documentation — installation documentation, warranty and operation notes suitable for the business's asset register and insurance.
Process

How a commercial gate project runs

1

Free site survey

Walk the site with management, note every gate, cycle count and integration point.

2

Design & quote

Gate type, motor sizing, access control, intercom and integration quoted itemised.

3

Installation

Scheduled outside business hours where practical. Gates remain functional throughout.

4

Handover & training

Reception or guardhouse trained. Documentation handed to the business.

FAQ

Common questions from businesses

What gate types work for a commercial premises?

Commercial premises typically use heavy sliding gates, cantilever gates or bi-folding gates. Sliding and cantilever gates suit wide entrances and heavy vehicle traffic; bi-folding gates open faster where the entrance is very wide or space is limited.

Can the gate integrate with existing access control and CCTV?

Yes. Qyvea integrates the gate with the site's existing access control, intercom and CCTV — resident staff cards or codes open the gate, and CCTV covers the gate area as part of the wider security system.

How does the gate handle deliveries and contractors?

Deliveries and contractors can be issued temporary codes or cards with defined working hours. Reception or the guardhouse controls the release, and every entry is logged by the controller with a timestamp.

What happens if the gate fails during business hours?

A manual release on the motor allows the gate to be opened by hand if the motor fails. Qyvea trains the site team on the manual release at handover and offers priority response for faults.

How much does commercial gate automation cost in Kenya?

Cost depends on gate type and weight, cycle count per day, motor choice, integration requirements and whether new fabrication is needed. Qyvea provides a free site survey and itemised quote.

Sample Project

Sliding & swing gates automated

Sliding & Swing Gate Automation

Both kinds of automatic gate in action: a sliding gate running along its track and a swing gate opening on its arms, each driven by its own motor.

  • Sliding gate on a rack-driven motor
  • Swing gate on swing-arm motors
  • Remotes, safety beams and battery backup
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Book a commercial gate survey

Free site walk-through and itemised quote per gate.

Call +254 113 301 244
Related

Related Qyvea services

Automatic Gates

Full automatic gate service overview.

Access Control for Offices

Staff door access and reception control.

CCTV for Businesses

Business camera coverage for gates and doors.

System Integration

Combine gate automation with CCTV and access control.

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