Car Park Barriers

Here at Expert Security, we provide completely tailor-made car park barriers for a wide range of industries. No matter the size or location of your premises, the requirements of your barriers will always be unique to you.

Regardless of your safety and security requirements – and regardless of where you are based in the country – we have a dedicated team of experts to help you choose, create and install your new car park barrier system.

Discover our range of car park barriers below, including automatic car park barriers, height restriction barriers, horizontal swing barriers, and manual car park barriers. 

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    Automatic Car Park Barriers

    • Simple and effective
    • Durable with minimal visual impact

    Prices available from

    £7,000 - £11,000

    Height Restriction Barriers

    • Limits unauthorised traffic
    • Higher security

    Prices available from

    £2,500 - £5,000

    Horizontal Swing Barriers

    • Cost effective, long lasting and low maintenance
    • Perfect for office car parks and stadia

    Prices available from

    £2,500 - £5,000

    Manual Car Park Barriers

    • Perfect for areas with minimal traffic
    • Can be used to prevent unauthorised parking

    Prices available from

    £1,500 - £2,500

    Our manual and automatic car park barriers

    • Automatic Car Park Barriers
    • Height Restriction Barriers
    • Horizontal Swing Barriers
    • Manual Car Park Barriers

    Automatic traffic barriers remove the need for manual operation by staff or visitors, helping you reduce staffing costs and make your site more easily accessible. Our automatic barriers are ideal for sites with greater traffic flow (such as busy commercial car parks or busy warehouse loading bays) that still need a robust physical security measure to prevent unauthorised access.

     

    Here at Expert Security UK, our automatic car park barriers feature a vertical lifting boom with a maximum length of 7.0 metres (plain pole only), 6.0 metres (with bottom skirt) or 5.0 metres (with hi-bar). The boom uses a 3-phase motor and worm gearbox to operate, helping it reach an adjustable speed of 2–7 seconds for maximum efficiency and access control. 

     

    In addition, our automatic barriers can be built with a variety of advanced access control systems to improve the monitoring of staff and visitors while maintaining ease of access for authorised persons. These include keypads, GSM intercoms, proximity cards and ANPR systems (automatic number plate recognition).

    Specifications

    • Maximum boom length: 7.0 metres plain pole only, 6.0 metres with bottom skirt, 5.0 metres with hi-bar
    • Opening/closing time: 2–7 seconds (adjustable)
    • Power supply: Single phase 230v 50hz 4.0amps
    • Drive unit: 3 phase motor and wormed gearbox
    • Aluminium and polyester powder-coated finish
    • Accessories: Pre-wired loop detector bases
    • Cycles: 100% continuous duty cycle rating
    • Control panel: Programmable PCB & inverter driven
    • Boom diameter: 86mm x 60mm oval
    • Box dimensions: 436mm x 433mm x 1135mm
    • Fixings : M12 anchor shield bolts included

    Optional extras

    • Tip support rest
    • LED boom lights
    • Magnetic lock
    • Safety sensing edges
    • Lorry height stop and “No Entry” signs
    • Articulated arm (for low ceilings)
    • Folding bottom skirt (up to 6.0 metres)
    • Hi-bar skirt (up to 5.0 metres)

    If you specifically need to restrict the access of large vehicles to your premises, such as very tall lorries, height restriction barriers are the ideal solution. These steel barriers can be adjusted to suit the individual needs of your site, so whether you need to restrict entry to a small outdoor car park or an underground parking area, you can tailor your car park barriers to make sure both narrow channels and wide entrances are catered for.

     

    Our height restriction barriers offer a low-cost, low-maintenance solution for sites that can’t accommodate larger vehicles but don’t want to disrupt the flow of authorised traffic. These barriers will prevent obstructions at the entrance to your car park and therefore improve overall efficiency.

    Specifications

    • Steel-constructed height restriction barrier
    • Construction – Standard: Gates – 60 x 60 x 3mm/Posts 100 x 100 x 100mm
    • Construction – Heavy duty: Gates – 80 x 80 x 5mm/Posts 150 x 150 x 5mm
    • Comes complete with padlock and fixings
    • Available span : 2.0–6.0 metres (single leaf), 12 metres (double leaf)
    • Installation: Posts may be either sunken or surface-mounted

    Whilst automatic barriers are extremely secure and efficient, they aren’t always the most cost-effective solution – especially for sites with lower security requirements. In addition, if your site experiences less traffic, manual barriers such as horizontal swing barriers can help you save money whilst still maintaining sufficient access control.

     

    Our horizontal swing barriers are perfect for sites with entrances that better suit a horizontal barrier mechanism. Even sites with very wide entrances can be catered for here at Expert Security UK, thanks to our single and double-leaf barrier models. 

     

    Specifications

    • Maximum boom length: 7.0 metres (plain pole only), 6.0 metres (with bottom skirt), 5.0 metres (with hi-bar) 
    • Finish: Aluminium and polyester powder-coated
    • Springs/counterweights: Not required
    • Boom diameter: 86mm x 60mm (oval)
    • Dimensions: 436mm x 433mm x 1135mm
    • Fixings : M12 anchor shield bolts included

    If you would prefer a vertical lift function, our manual car park barriers are the right choice for you. These manual barriers feature a simple mechanism that’s extremely easy to use, which means you can ensure the security of your site whilst still allowing easy access for authorised visitors. Plus, with no electrical components involved, car park barrier installation and maintenance are both very simple and cost-effective. 

     

    Save on both running costs and staffing costs with our low-maintenance manual security barriers. Whilst automatic barriers can be fitted with advanced access control tools for busy sites, manual barriers are a great cost-effective solution for less busy or smaller sites, featuring zinc-coated elements for extra durability.

    Specifications

    • Maximum boom length: 7 metres (plain pole)
    • Construction: Heavy-duty steel box section
    • Finish: Zinc-plated & polyester powder-coated
    • Installation: Surface-mounted, ideal for concrete applications
    • Counterweights: Steel PPC counterweights
    • Product weights: Standard model – 54 kg (excluding counterweights)
    • Handing options: Left or right-handed (optional)
    • Boom diameter: Standard – 86mm x 60mm
    • Skirting options: Standard – MAX 6 metres
    • Ambient humidity: -10 degrees C to 60 degrees C
    • External padlock: Padlock brass 60mm long shackle c/w 3 keys
    • Fixings: M12 anchor shield bolts included

    Why should you install security barriers on your premises?

    1. Prevent unauthorised access

    Car park barriers prevent the general public from using your private commercial or industrial car park, guaranteeing more space and availability for authorised visitors, staff and customers. This will ensure that all staff arrive on time and business operations run more efficiently. 

    2. Enhance security

    If you have expensive equipment, machinery or products on your industrial or commercial premises, car park security barriers will provide an additional layer of security around the perimeter of the property. As a highly visual security measure, car park barriers will not only deter thieves but will also help staff, customers and visitors feel safer on the premises.

    3. Restrict traffic

    By installing traffic barriers on your site, you can prevent unauthorised vehicles from using your property as a shortcut to their destination. This will reduce traffic on the premises and therefore improve efficiency and reduce the risk of potential traffic accidents.

    4. Improve access control and monitoring

    By controlling who can access your site and when, these security barriers will make it easier for you to monitor staff attendance and punctuality. In addition, if you send and/or receive a lot of deliveries, you can more easily monitor the flow of goods on the premises, improving operational efficiency and product tracking.

    5. Prevent overflow and crowding

    Traffic barriers prevent car park overflow and crowding, improving the efficiency and external appearance of your business. In addition, by preventing crowding, car park barriers will make it easier for staff to evacuate or emergency vehicles to access the site in the event of an emergency.

    6. Mark the perimeter of your site

    If you’ve previously had issues with trespassing and unauthorised access, security barriers and traffic barriers can clearly delineate the perimeter of your property. 

    Quick and easy car park barrier installation

    When choosing an Expert Security UK barrier, we make sure that you receive the product that’s right for you. We also provide quick, easy and hassle-free car park barrier installation for our valued customers, helping you get the most out of your new security product.

    Our professional installation team begins by surveying your property. Then, we create an installation plan that takes your needs into account. This means we can install a car park barrier that’s perfect for your location and access control requirements, at a time that causes minimal disruptions to your workplace.

    Once fully installed, we’ll follow up with you to ensure that your car park barrier is properly used and maintained. This way, you’ll get the best out of your product and make sure it’s always used correctly and safely.

    Why Choose Expert Security?

    Reliable
    Full-Circle Service

    From the initial design process to aftercare and maintenance, our dedicated teams will provide expert support throughout the entire purchase process.

    Competitive
    Pricing

    We always strive to give our customers value for money – without compromising on the quality.

    Modern
    Technology

    Every product you find at Expert Security UK features up-to-the-minute technology with sophisticated design.

    Bespoke Service

    We’re proud to give all our clients a service that is created with their specifications in mind. We never treat two customers the same.

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    Frequently asked questions

    • How do car park barriers work?

      Car park barriers can operate manually or automatically. Manual car park barriers will need to be moved by hand, whereas automatic car park barriers have motors and are supplied with electricity to move automatically.

    • What are manual car park barriers and how do they work?

      Manual car park barriers consist of a horizontal beam/bar/boom hinged at a vertical pillar that lifts upwards into a vertical position to grant access, but you can also find horizontal swing barriers that swing outwards instead. These manual barriers are operated manually using their pivot mechanism, and can be lifted or lowered with a key turn or handle. They come with an automatic locking system to keep them in the correct position, but you can secure them further with padlocks.

    • What are automatic car park barriers and how do they work?

      Automatic car park barriers are operated electrically rather than manually, using their electrical motors to be raised and lowered automatically. These traffic barriers can be paired with access control systems to control their operation, including intercoms, keypads, ID cards, fobs, and fingerprint recognition systems.

    • Should I choose manual or automatic car park barriers?

      This depends on your budget, site, requirements and preferences. Automatic car park barriers are quicker and more efficient to operate, making them the preferred choice for busy sites that need to maintain traffic flow. However, automatic barriers are more expensive than manual car park barriers due to the latter’s easier installation and lack of running costs, which is why owners of less busy or smaller sites often choose manual barriers to save money.

    • When will my traffic barriers be delivered and installed?

      Delivery and installation of your traffic barriers will depend on your particular site and project. Get in touch with us today for more personalised information. 

    • Are these parking barriers effective as both commercial barriers and industrial barriers?

      Absolutely! Whether you need security barriers for a small car park, an industrial loading bay, a busy commercial centre, a business complex, or a private road, we’ve got you covered with our fantastic range of products.

    Who we have
    worked with…

    We’re committed to providing a professional, efficient and consistent service for all our clients, from the first call to the last. That’s how we’ve been able to work on so many fundamental security projects up and down the country. These projects ensure the security of thousands of people and allow them to work in a safe environment.

    Our strong reputation means that today we provide bespoke security systems to some of the country’s leading institutions, including Warburtons, British Aerospace, and the NHS.