Barriers
Arm and beam barriers that control traffic - from parking lots to secure facilities.
What Are Vehicle Barriers?
Barriers are vehicle-control systems that regulate, slow, or stop traffic at an entry or perimeter. They span arm barriers (the classic parking-lot boom gate that raises and lowers a horizontal arm), beam barriers (fixed or movable horizontal rails that block a lane), and wedge barriers (surface-mounted or shallow-mounted plates that rise from the roadway to physically stop a vehicle). At Capital Gates, we supply, automate, and install arm barriers for parking and access control, plus crash-rated wedge and beam barriers for commercial, industrial, and high-security sites that need to stop a vehicle on impact.
When Are Barriers Necessary?
A barrier is the right choice wherever you need to control vehicle flow rather than fully block it - parking facilities, gated communities, commercial loading docks, private lanes, and industrial yards that require authorized vehicles to pass but keep the public out. Crash-rated wedge and beam barriers are necessary at high-security perimeters - government and civic sites, data centers, utility plants, and any location where a vehicle must be physically stopped on impact to protect people or critical infrastructure behind it.
What Is Required for Barrier Installation?
A barrier install starts with a site assessment to confirm traffic volume, vehicle types, lane width, and the required threat level. Arm barriers need a solid mounting pedestal, an electrical run to the motor, a control system (loop detector, keypad, remote, or integration with an existing access control setup), and safety devices to prevent the arm from closing on a vehicle. Crash-rated wedge and beam barriers require a reinforced concrete foundation engineered to the relevant crash-test standard, hydraulic or electromechanical drive systems, and integration with the site's broader security and access control. We handle the foundation, installation, electrical, and integration as one coordinated build.
Barrier FAQ
What access control options do you offer?
Remotes, keypads, audio and video intercoms, smartphone entry, fobs, and telephone entry systems. We'll help you choose the right combination for how you and your family or staff use the gate.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Vancouver, the North Shore, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, New Westminster, and the wider Lower Mainland. If you're nearby, give us a call - we likely cover your area too.
Do you offer repairs and maintenance?
Yes. We service and repair gates and automation we've installed as well as many existing systems, and we offer scheduled maintenance to keep your gate running reliably.
How much does a custom automated gate cost?
Most residential automated driveway gates in Metro Vancouver range from $7,000 to $18,000 installed, depending on width, material, gate style, and access control. We provide a fixed, itemized quote after an on-site assessment.
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Barriers engineered and installed in-house across the Lower Mainland.