Installing a driveway gate: what do I need to know?
Explore driveway gate solutions, discover cost factors, and find out how to hire a driveway gate installer with confidence.
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Before deciding on a gate, you should think about the style of your home exterior, about the type of the door that will suit you best (sliding or swing gates), about the property size (so you can choose the right size), about maintenance you are willing to do and, lastly, about your budget.
The driveway gate should be a little wider than your driveway entrance. Use a tape measure, and measure your driveway. Use a smaller single gate for a straight driveway. Use a wider double gate if you have curves on your driveway.
It is usual for gates to open inwards. In some cases, it is even illegal for gates to open outwards, into public property.
When choosing a material for your home gates, take into consideration appearance, difficulty of maintenance, security and of course price of the gates. Wooden gates are beautiful, but more difficult to maintain than say steel or metal gates. For mainly security reasons, choose palisade gates.
1. A galvanized driveway gate with pedestrian gate in the middle. 2. The gate to be 5 metre wide & 1.8 metres high. 3. Provide the gate rail as well.
I have an existing automated, sliding driveway gate. It only opens, it does not close. I think there is something wrong the gate motor and I need someone who can come out and take a look.
I need an automated timber swing driveway gate. Alternative number is
I am looking for a driveway gate for approximately 3.5 meters wide and I would prefer a sliding gate which operates electronically via a remote.
We are looking for a driveway gate with metal and wood finishes.
Please only email or message me, I am not able to take calls. I have an existing driveway gate that I would like to replace and automate.
I need 2 driveway gates
motorised driveway gate
Looking for a custom made-to-measurements galvanised metal driveway gate.
I have an existing driveway gate and need repair or replacement of the gate motor.