Gate intercom fitting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional gate intercom fitting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rural services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
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Gate intercom systems fitted to driveways and farm entrances. See or hear who's calling before you buzz them through - handy when your gate's at the end of a long drive.
### Stop Trekking Down Your Drive
If you've got gates at the end of a long driveway, you know the drill: **someone buzzes, you walk all the way down to see who it is**, only to find it's a delivery for next door.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Video intercoms let you see delivery drivers holding up parcels - you can decide whether to buzz them in or meet them at the gate.
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### What Makes Sense for Rural Properties
Here's what I actually fit on Devon farms and country properties:
| System Type | Best For | Reality Check | |-------------|----------|---------------| | **Wired audio** | Gates close to house (<50m) | Most reliable, no batteries | | **Wireless audio** | Long driveways, existing gates | Easier install, needs power both ends | | **Video intercom** | Remote properties, security-conscious | See who's there, record visitors | | **Integrated** | New electric gate installs | All works together from day one |
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### What You're Getting
**🔧 The Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Survey** | Check your gates, measure distance, test wireless signal | | **Supply** | Source the right kit for your setup | | **Install** | Mount panels, run cables (if needed), wire it all up | | **Test** | Make sure everything works from both ends |
**📦 End Result** - Intercom panel at your gate - Handset or screen in your house - Ability to talk to (and see) visitors - Remote release button to buzz them in
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### Typical Costs
This one varies massively depending on what you need:
| Setup | Approximate Cost | |-------|-----------------| | Basic wireless audio system | £300-500 (inc materials) | | Wired audio with cable run | £400-700 (depends on distance) | | Wireless video intercom | £500-900 (inc materials) | | Integration with existing gates | Add £100-200 |
*These are rough guides - I'll quote properly once I've seen your property.*
> ⚠️ **Note:** Most of the cost is the equipment itself. I keep labour fair but the quality of the kit makes a big difference to reliability.
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### Perfect For Your Rural Property If...
✅ **Long driveway** - save walking down every time someone calls
✅ **Electric gates** - add remote release from the house
✅ **Regular deliveries** - let couriers in without the trek
✅ **Security** - see who's at your entrance before opening
Why Choose Us for Gate intercom fitting in Ottery St Mary?
Wired or wireless systems installed
Audio or video intercom options
Integrated with electric gates
Works with existing gate automation
What to Expect
### Step 1: Site Visit I come out to see your setup - check the gates, measure distances, work out if wireless will reach or if we need cables. ### Step 2: Quote & Supply You'll get a proper quote based on what's needed. I source the right equipment for your gates and situation. ### Step 3: Installation Mount the intercom at the gate and handset indoors. If it's wired, I run the cables (usually alongside existing gate power). If wireless, I set up the pairing and test the signal.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> **Planning new gates?** Get the intercom installed at the same time - much easier than retrofitting later. **Battery backup:** Some systems include battery backup so the intercom works during power cuts. Worth considering for remote properties. **Mobile intercoms:** You can also get systems that call your mobile phone instead of a house handset. Handy if you're often out in the yard. **Range:** Wireless systems usually quote 200-300m range, but that's line-of-sight. In practice, with Devon's hills and trees, expect less. I'll test it properly before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gate intercom fitting in Ottery St Mary
What's involved in fitting a gate intercom?
Depends on your setup. If you've already got electric gates, I'm adding the intercom panel at the gate and the handset in your house, then wiring or linking them up. For longer driveways in rural Devon, wireless systems often work better than running cables hundreds of metres.
Can you fit intercoms to existing electric gates?
Yes - most modern gate systems have provision for adding an intercom. I check what you've got, source the compatible kit, then wire it in. You end up with a buzzer at the gate that rings through to your house.
What's better - wired or wireless?
Wireless is easier and cheaper to install, especially on long Devon driveways. Wired is more reliable and doesn't need batteries. If your gate's within 50m of the house and there's already a cable run, wired makes sense. Beyond that, wireless usually wins.
Can I get video as well as audio?
Yes - video intercoms aren't much more complicated to fit. You get a camera at the gate and a screen inside so you can see who's calling. Especially handy if you're a distance from your entrance.
How long does installation take?
Wireless systems are usually half a day - mount the panels, set up the connection, test it all. Wired jobs take longer if I'm trenching cables down your drive. I'll quote properly once I've seen your setup.
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