Don’t Replace Your Old Gates – Restore Them to Their Former Glory with IGS London!
Why throw away a perfectly good set of electric gates when they could be professionally restored to look brand new for a fraction of the cost of replacement?
At IGS London – Infinite Group Solutions Ltd, we specialise in professional electric gate refurbishment, restoration, rust treatment, metalwork repairs and gate automation upgrades throughout Surrey, South London and the surrounding areas.
With our own in-house spray shop, specialist blacksmiths and experienced gate automation engineers, we can transform tired, rusty and ageing gates into stunning entrance features once again.
We’re not simply giving your gates another coat of paint. Instead, we professionally restore and protect them while helping prepare them for continued use. Depending on their existing condition, construction and ongoing maintenance, refurbishment may extend their useful life by another 10–15 years.
Professional Electric Gate Respraying: Our Restoration Process
Our comprehensive refurbishment service aims to restore both the appearance and structural longevity of your gates. Here’s how we approach the process.
1. Gate Removal & Preparation
Where appropriate, we carefully remove your existing gates and transport them to our specialist workshop. Alternatively, we can carry out certain refurbishment and rust-treatment works directly on site.
2. Stripping & Rust Treatment
First, we remove deteriorating paint, corrosion and surface contamination, carefully preparing the metalwork for restoration. We then assess any areas of significant corrosion, repairing or replacing damaged sections where necessary.
3. Specialist Metal Protection & Red Oxide Priming
Once we have properly prepared the metal, we apply suitable corrosion-inhibiting treatments and protective primer systems, including red oxide where appropriate.
We pay particular attention to vulnerable areas, welds, joints and locations where moisture can collect. This helps protect the metal rather than simply hiding existing rust beneath fresh paint.
4. Professional Matte Black Spray Finish
Using our in-house spray facilities, we apply a professional protective coating. Our signature matte black finish provides a stunning, modern appearance.
The result? Beautifully restored gates with a clean, consistent, factory-style finish that can completely transform the entrance to your property.
We Don’t Just Treat Rust, We Address What Caused It!
One of the biggest problems we encounter with older gates is poor original construction.
For example, some manufacturers and installers fail to provide adequate drainage or correctly positioned drain holes within hollow steel sections.
Over time, rainwater and condensation can accumulate inside the gate framework, causing corrosion from the inside out. Eventually, this can lead to severe rust damage, weakened metalwork and premature gate failure.
At IGS London, we understand these problems.
During refurbishment, we can identify vulnerable sections, introduce suitable drainage where structurally appropriate, repair deteriorated metalwork and apply protective treatments to reduce the likelihood of corrosion returning.
It’s preventative engineering, not just cosmetic painting.
Our aim is to address the underlying issues and give your gates the best possible chance of enjoying many more years of reliable service.
In-House Blacksmiths: Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Engineering
Some gates are simply too beautiful to throw away.
Perhaps you have an original set of wrought-iron gates, a bespoke ornamental entrance or a traditional steel gate that perfectly complements your property.
Unfortunately, older gates were not always designed for modern electric gate automation. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace them.
Our in-house specialist blacksmiths can carry out bespoke alterations, strengthening, repairs and modifications to help bring suitable existing gates up to the structural requirements of modern automation systems.
This can include:
- Repairing damaged or corroded steelwork.
- Reinforcing weak sections and gate frames.
- Repairing or replacing hinges and mounting points.
- Modifying gates to accommodate modern electric motors.
- Improving drainage and corrosion protection.
- Correcting alignment and mechanical deficiencies.
- Preparing existing gates for modern safety systems and automation.
We combine traditional metalworking craftsmanship with modern gate automation technology. In this way, we preserve the character of beautiful gates while bringing their functionality into the modern world.
Where we add or substantially modify automation, we also assess the complete installation against applicable machinery safety requirements, including BS EN 12453.
For further guidance, see the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on powered gate safety.
Electric Gate Refurbishment Could Save You Thousands
A new bespoke set of electric gates can represent a substantial investment, particularly when dealing with large steel gates, ornamental ironwork or individually manufactured designs.
However, if your existing gates are structurally sound, professional refurbishment can be significantly more economical than complete replacement.
By restoring the existing architecture, repairing damaged sections and improving corrosion protection, we can often retain the original gates while dramatically improving their appearance and functionality.
For many customers, this represents exceptional value.
Why pay for an entirely new gate when the one you already own could be restored to an exceptional standard?
Protecting Your Gates for Another 10–15 Years
Our refurbishment service is about more than appearance.
By addressing corrosion, repairing weak points, improving drainage and maintaining the mechanical components, we aim to extend the operational lifespan of your existing gates.
With appropriate servicing and maintenance, a professionally restored gate may provide another 10–15 years of use, and potentially longer. However, the actual lifespan depends on the original construction, extent of existing corrosion, environmental exposure and continued maintenance.
For customers with older electric gates, this can also be the ideal opportunity to review existing motors, hinges, safety equipment and control systems.
Electric Gate Refurbishment Across Surrey & South London
IGS London provides professional electric gate refurbishment, restoration, respraying, welding repairs and automation upgrades across Surrey and South London.
Surrey: Oxshott, Cobham, Esher, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Epsom, Banstead, Reigate, Redhill, Godstone, Caterham, Warlingham, Woldingham, Oxted, Kingswood, Tadworth, Leatherhead and Dorking.
South London: Croydon, Purley, Kenley, Sanderstead, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Sutton, Carshalton, Wallington, Wimbledon, Mitcham, Kingston and surrounding areas.
Whether you have a traditional wrought-iron entrance in Oxshott, ageing electric gates in Cobham, rusty steel gates in Croydon or an ornamental entrance in Reigate, our specialist team can assess the possibilities for professional restoration.
Why Choose IGS London?
We’re not just painters, welders or gate installers.
We’re a multi-award-winning gate automation and security engineering company with the specialist facilities and experience to handle the complete refurbishment process.
With our own spray shop, skilled blacksmiths and experienced automation engineers, we can look after your gates from initial assessment through to restoration, reinstallation and safety testing.
Above all, we take pride in restoring beautiful metalwork, preserving original craftsmanship and producing exceptional finishes.
Don’t replace it. Restore it. Protect it. Enjoy it for years to come.
Contact IGS London Today
If your electric gates are looking tired, rusty or past their best, don’t assume replacement is your only option.
Contact IGS London – Infinite Group Solutions Ltd for a professional gate refurbishment assessment.
Beautiful gates deserve a second life. Let us bring yours back to life.
IGS London – Electric Gate Restoration, Refurbishment & Automation Across Surrey and South London.
