Made to Measure
A gate built to your exact opening, no adapting a standard size, no alignment problems, automation-ready from day one.
Why Fit Matters
A gate fabricated without automation in mind forces the motor to work against the hinge geometry, causing opener failures within months.
Hinge position, gate weight, and balance are specified for the chosen operator before fabrication begins, not retrofitted after.
Brick pillars and boundary walls on Rayleigh driveways are rarely perfectly square; a gate cut to nominal dimensions will bind or drag from day one.
Post positions, pillar faces, and ground level are all recorded on site so the fabrication drawing reflects the actual opening, not an estimate.
A steel gate specified at the wrong weight for the post foundations or a timber gate without a galvanised frame will warp or sag within a few seasons.
Material choice, frame section size, and hinge sizing are matched to the gate leaf weight and the existing post or pillar construction.
A gate that ignores the existing brickwork or boundary fencing looks unfinished and can conflict with Essex planning character requirements.
Style, finish, and infill pattern are chosen at the survey stage to sit alongside the existing boundary materials and property frontage.
Scope of Work
From the first measure-up to a finished, automation-ready gate, here is what the service includes.
Entrance width, post positions, pillar faces, and ground level recorded so fabrication dimensions are exact.
Gate leaf and frame cut and welded to measured dimensions, with powder-coated or galvanised finish applied before delivery.
Decorative wrought iron gates designed to complement period brickwork, with infill pattern and rail height specified to the opening.
Hardwood or softwood gate leaves built to measured width, with a galvanised steel frame to prevent warping over time.
Hinge type, position, and load rating specified for the chosen swing or underground operator from the outset of fabrication.
New posts or existing brick pillars assessed and prepared to carry the gate leaf weight and motor fixings correctly.
Low-maintenance composite panels in a steel frame.
Paired leaves for wider openings up to 6 metres.
Matching pedestrian gate designed alongside the main gate.
RAL colour matched to existing boundary or front door.
Why Choose Us
Accountability, local knowledge, and a single scope that covers fabrication, groundwork, and wiring, not just the gate itself.
Groundwork, post foundations, and 18th Edition wiring are quoted alongside the gate, no separate contractors to coordinate.
A survey covers the entrance and specifies the gate for your exact opening and post setup.
Safety edges and photocells are specified to DHF and Gate Safe standards on every automation-ready gate we arrange.
Hinge load rating and placement are confirmed for the chosen operator before fabrication, so the motor fits without modification.
The site survey happens before fabrication is agreed, so dimensions and material choices are confirmed against the actual entrance.
Gate type is matched to available side run and ground conditions at survey, not assumed from the enquiry form alone.
How It Works
01
Tell us the opening width, post or pillar type, and whether you want automation. We schedule a survey and quote.
02
The survey measures the entrance, confirms material and style, and the gate is fabricated to those exact dimensions with automation hinge placement included.
03
The finished gate is delivered, hung on the prepared posts or pillars, and the operator and safety devices are commissioned and tested on site.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Custom design only | £300-£1200 |
| Bespoke gate manufacture | £1500-£5000 |
| Design and manufacture for a driveway gate | £2500-£8000 |
| High-spec custom gate system | £5000-£15000 |
Describe the width, slope, and access needs. We schedule a survey, specification, and quote for the full job: gate, groundwork, and wiring in one scope.