Auckland · Residential & Light Commercial
Auckland's automatic gate specialists,crafted for the way you arrive home.
We design, build and install premium aluminium sliding, swing, cantilever and telescopic gates across Auckland — engineered to last, automated to perform.
What we do
Every gate, designed around your driveway.
From a discreet pedestrian gate to a 6-metre cantilever sliding system, we handle the full job — design, fabrication oversight, automation and install.
All servicesSliding & Cantilever
Track-mounted and cantilevered sliding gates engineered for long, smooth runs across wide driveways.
Swing Gates
Single or double-leaf swing gates with concealed underground or articulated arm motors.
Telescopic Gates
Multi-panel telescopic systems that cover wide openings where space is tight.
Aluminium Slat & Bar
Custom horizontal slat and vertical bar designs in powder-coated aluminium — plus security screens and mesh panels.
Automation & Access
Keypads, remotes, intercoms, GSM and smartphone control. We retrofit existing gates too.
Service & Repairs
Motor servicing, board replacements and fault-finding across all major automation brands.
A signature in matte aluminium.
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SLIDING GATE
Horizontal slat, 5.4m clear opening
SWING GATES
Vertical square bars
Telescopic
Multi-panel telescopic gate
How it works
A straightforward path from first call to first opening.
On-site consult
We visit your property, measure the opening, and talk through style, security and access needs.
Design & quote
A fixed, itemised quote with renders or drawings of the gate so you can see it before you commit.
Fabrication
Built locally in High grade aluminium and finished in a premium powder coat in your selected colour and finish.
Install & handover
Clean installation, commissioning of automation, and a walk-through so you know how everything works.
Why Sentinel
Built to last. Made to move.
We're a small Auckland team — the person who quotes your gate is the person who installs it. No subbies, no surprises.
- 6000-series Structural grade alloys - built for the Auckland conditions.
- Powder-coated in any Dulux or Interpon colour
- BFT, FAAC, Centsys and Nice automation supported
- Battery & solar-ready setups for power outages
- Auto-close timers, photocells and safety edges as standard
- Tidy install — wiring trenched and concrete tidied
- How long does an automatic gate installation take?
- Most residential installs take 3-5 working days on site, after a 3–5 week fabrication window. We confirm the schedule in writing with your quote.
- Do you service the whole of Auckland?
- Yes — from Pukekohe to Warkworth, including the North Shore, West Auckland, Central, East and South Auckland.
- What does an automatic gate cost in Auckland?
- A typical residential aluminium sliding or swing gate with automation lands between NZ$7,000 and NZ$14,000 installed, depending on size, design and access. We provide fixed, itemised quotes.
Get in touch
Tell us about your driveway.
Free on-site consultations across the wider Auckland region. We'll measure up, talk through options, and follow up with a fixed quote within 48 hours.