Fence installation and gate installation for businesses
It pays to have fences and gates installed by the same supplier that manufactured them. Pur-ait manufactures fences and gates in its own production facility in Suutarila, Helsinki, and installs them with its own installation team throughout Finland.
Powered gates are installed in accordance with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the EN 13241 standard, and every gate we deliver comes with a CE declaration of conformity. Pur-ait has almost 50 years of experience in manufacturing, installing and maintaining fences and gates.
Fence installation
What does fence installation include?
Fence installation includes the foundations, posts, fence panels and finishing, and in a turnkey delivery the groundworks as well.
The quality of the installation determines whether the fence lasts. Post foundations must be designed to resist frost. That is why Pur-ait's own installation team carries out the setting out, foundations and erection, and we stand behind the work right through to the warranty.
Pur-ait's fencing contracts also cover mesh fence installation. The chain-link fence is suited to enclosing industrial areas, schools and plots, and the Eco W welded mesh panel fence is the standard choice for industrial areas and commercial properties. Eco W is available in a base plate version that is installed directly on top of a retaining wall. In low fences and in day-care and dog enclosures, the Eco W spikes are installed pointing downwards so that they pose no danger to people moving inside the fence.
For security fences, the gate openings required by vehicle routes, the locations of CCTV cameras and the positions of accessories such as barbed wire are marked out before installation. This way the fence line, gates and surveillance work as one system. Fence models and their technical data can be found on the fence panels page.
Work starts with a site survey
The survey establishes the following.
- Length of the fence line and shape of the terrain
- Soil and foundation conditions
- Existing structures and cables
- Gate locations and driving routes
Sizing defines the fence type, height, material and size of the gates.
Gate installation
How does gate installation differ from fence installation?
In gate installation, the deciding factors are the space the gate needs, the electrical work and the safety devices, not just the alignment.
The gate type determines how much space the gate area needs. A sliding gate needs free space in its opening direction equal to the total length of the gate plus about 2 metres. A swing gate needs space for its opening arc in the opening direction. The leaves of a speed bi-folding gate fold, so it does not need the side space a sliding gate requires.
For powered gates, the installation space required by the safety devices and the positioning of the access control equipment are taken into account. Installation, electrical work and commissioning are handled by Pur-ait's own team. The safety devices include photocells, crushing protection and an emergency stop. The speed bi-folding gate, for example, is CE-marked in accordance with the SFS-EN 13241 standard.
An old manual gate can also be automated if its structure can withstand it. The installation team surveys the structure and condition of the gate and installs the motors, safety devices and access control. If the structure cannot withstand automation, we recommend a new gate whose drive and frame are dimensioned together.
The gate is connected to a new or existing fence. The Classic sliding gate is supplied with sliding kits made from aluminium posts, and the gate is suitable for concrete, steel and timber posts. A pedestrian gate can be installed alongside a driveway or sliding gate as a separate unit, or integrated directly into a swing gate.
When installing a barrier, the housing of the automatic barrier is anchored to a solid foundation. The opening time, closing delay and safety loops are adjusted during installation.
Gate models from sliding gates to speed bi-folding gates are gathered on the gate solutions page.
Delivery options
Installation or supply only?
Both are possible, and supply and installation can be priced together or separately as needed.
With supply only, you receive the panels, posts and fixings for installation by yourself. Sizing is done together before ordering. In a turnkey delivery, Pur-ait handles the work from groundworks to finishing.
| Delivery option | What is included |
|---|---|
| Supply only | Panels, posts and fixings for installation by yourself |
| Turnkey installation | Foundations, posts, panels and finishing by our own installation team |
| Gate installation | Installation, electrical work, adjustment of safety devices and commissioning |
In the long run, professional installation costs less than the repairs that follow a faulty installation. A site-specific quote covers materials, installation and, where needed, groundworks.
For clients
What should the client prepare before installation?
The client makes sure that the site conditions and permits are in order before installation begins.
The installation team needs access to the site, room for work machinery to move and a place to store materials. Automatic gates need a power connection, so its location is best agreed already at the design stage.
A fence does not always require a building permit, but many municipalities require a permit for minor works or a notification. Applying for the permit is the client's responsibility, and Pur-ait assists with the documentation when needed. A good quote request states the location of the site, the length and height of the fence line, the type of gates and the clear opening, and the preferred installation schedule. Photos of the site or a site plan help us give an accurate quote without reservations.
The client's steps are described in more detail in the article stages of a fencing project for the client (in Finnish).
Under one roof
Why have manufacturing, installation and maintenance handled by the same supplier?
When the same company designs, manufactures, installs and maintains, responsibility stays with one party throughout the entire life cycle.
Pur-ait has almost 50 years of experience in manufacturing, installing and maintaining fences and gates. Commissioning, service intervals and any access control integrations are reviewed during installation. At handover, we check the operation of the fence line and gates, the use of the automation systems, and the maintenance documents and warranty terms.
After installation, automatic gates should be included in the PurService annual service. Spare parts for Pur-ait's own gates come from our own spare parts production in Suutarila. The content of the agreement is described in more detail in the article gate maintenance with an annual maintenance contract (in Finnish).
Summary
Fence installation and gate installation succeed best when the site is surveyed first and the same supplier is responsible for the products, installation and maintenance. Pur-ait handles mesh fence installation, gates and barriers with its own installation team throughout Finland, either turnkey or as supply only. Request a site-specific quote and we will size the solution to suit your site.
Quote request
Request a quote for installation
Tell us the location of the site, the length of the fence line or the width of the gate opening, and your preferred schedule. We reply on weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
Fence and gate installation
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Can an old gate be automated?
Can a fence be installed on top of a retaining wall?
Do you also maintain fences and gates from other manufacturers?
Fence and gate maintenance after installation
Our maintenance team services all gate brands throughout Finland.