Help & Installation Guides for Double Driveway Gates

Everything you need to measure, choose and install your double driveway gate with confidence.

Find quick guidance plus downloadable PDF guides for common fitting methods.

Aluminium Double Driveway Gates Specification

Use the guides below to confirm measurements, fixing methods and installation requirements for aluminium double driveway gates. Download the correct PDF for your setup.

Double Driveway Gates Between Walls or Existing Posts

Use this guide to check the key specifications and fixing requirements when installing between walls or existing posts.

Double Driveway Gates Between Aluminium Posts (100mm / 150mm)

Use this guide to check the key specifications and fixing requirements when installing between 100mm or 150mm aluminium posts.

Aluminium Double Driveway Gates – Installation Guides

Use the step-by-step guides below to fit your aluminium double driveway gates. Choose the option that matches your site setup.

Double Driveway Gates Between Walls or Existing Posts

If you’re fixing the gates to walls or existing posts, select the correct guide for your hinge type

Wall Mounted Hinges – Installation Guide PDF → Floor Mounted Hinges – Installation Guide PDF →

Double Driveway Gates Between Aluminium Posts (100mm / 150mm)

If you’re installing with new aluminium posts, use this guide for 100mm and 150mm posts

100 or 150mm Aluminium Posts – Installation Guide PDF →

Double Driveway Gates Automation

Installation Guide (Video) →

Need Help Choosing?

If you’re unsure which gate is right for your project, our team is happy to help.

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Explore Our Double Driveway Gate Range

Choose from solid infill, semi-privacy and decorative designs in ready-made sizes. Built from powder-coated aluminium for low maintenance, long-lasting performance, and a clean modern finish.

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    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
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    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour
  • Trade Member Login
    • Jet Black - RAL 9005
    • Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
    • Custom RAL Colour

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Help?

If you have a question about sizes, installation or delivery, our team is here to help.

Use the live chat button below during office hours or send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Product & installation questions

Do you offer installation or a site survey?

We don’t provide an installation service or site surveys. Our gates are designed to be straightforward to fit, either DIY or by your chosen installer.

To help, we provide clear installation guides for each product. If you have any questions during planning or fitting, our team can help — please reach us via live chat, WhatsApp, phone or email through our Contact Us page.

Where can I find the installation instructions?

You’ll find the relevant installation guide on the product page for the gate you’re viewing.

  1. Go to the product page for your chosen gate
  2. Scroll down to the How to Install section
  3. View online or download the PDF to keep on your phone or print for site

If anything is unclear, contact us via the Contact Us page (live chat, WhatsApp, phone or email).

How do I choose the correct gate size for my driveway opening?

Getting the measurements right is important for smooth operation and a clean finish.

Width

  • Measure the total width of your opening
  • Allow extra clearance so the opening is 50mm wider than the gate’s stated width
    This gives room for hinge-side adjustment and spacing between the two gate leaves

Height

  • Measure from finished ground level to the top of the opening
  • Allow at least 100mm extra height compared to the gate height to accommodate hinge and ground clearance (space at the top and bottom)

For model-specific details and drawings, check the Installation Guides page.

Can I fit a combination lock to the gates?

Our gates aren’t set up for combination locks as standard.

The usual lock option is a keyed handle set using a Euro cylinder (typically 70mm with a 50/50 split). If you need something different, speak to your installer first — and feel free to contact us via the Contact Us page for guidance.

What is the thickness of the driveway gates?

Our double driveway gates are typically 55mm thick.

For exact dimensions for your chosen size and style, download the dimension drawing from the Installation Guides page.

Can I order a custom colour?

Yes, we can supply gates in custom RAL colours on request. If you would like a non-standard colour, please contact our customer service team with the RAL code from the RAL colour chart and the product details. We’ll confirm availability, lead time and pricing before you place your order.

What warranty do you offer?

All Readymade Gates products are covered by our standard 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.

For full details on what’s included and the warranty period for each product range, click here to download our Warranty Guide (PDF).

How heavy is each gate?

Gate weights vary by model and size. The most accurate weight is shown on the relevant product page under Gate Weight Table (in kg). This is useful for planning lifting/handling and choosing the right hinges/automation.

What are the delivery times?

Standard delivery for ready-made gates is normally 7–14 days.

If your order includes custom modifications (such as custom width cutting or special colours), delivery is usually 7–21 days.

Lead times can vary by postcode and order size, so please see our Delivery Information page for the latest details.

Can double driveway gates be automated and also used manually?

Yes — our double driveway gates can be installed for manual use or prepared for automation.

Manual operation (recommended):

  • 1 × Driveway Gate Lock & Handle Set (factory fitted)
  • 2 × Locinox lockable drop bolts
  • 1 × Locinox ground stop

Automation-ready:

  • A handle set and drop bolts are usually not required
  • Requirements depend on the automation type
  • Above-ground operators: normally no additional gate accessories needed
  • Underground operators: a factory modification is typically required for clearance (your installer should confirm)
What’s included with the gates?

We supply hinge sets to suit different fitting situations:

  • Wall-mounted hinges: for fixing to walls or existing posts
  • Floor-mounted hinges: for installations between aluminium posts

This ensures you have the correct hinge solution for your setup.

Do I need aluminium posts?

Aluminium posts are only needed if you don’t have suitable supporting walls/existing posts, or if you need to make up the correct opening width where the available gate sizes don’t fill the gap.

Delivery & Return

Delivery
We deliver to Mainland UK only, covering England, Scotland and Wales. We do not currently deliver to Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, or the Scottish Highlands and Islands.


We offer free UK mainland delivery on all gates.

Gate posts, accessories and gate hardware are delivered free when ordered with a gate. Delivery charges apply when purchased separately.

Estimated lead times from order date are:

  • Standard-size garden gates, double driveway gates and posts: 2–3 weeks
  • Custom-size or custom colour garden gates, double driveway gates and posts: 4–5 weeks
  • Sliding gates: 6–8 weeks
  • Automatic bollards: 2–3 weeks


Where possible, we use our own Readymade Gates delivery team rather than third-party couriers, helping to ensure your products are handled carefully and placed where needed at your property. We’ll send you an update as soon as your order has been dispatched.


If an order is placed for an excluded area, we will contact you to cancel and refund it. Any non-refundable transaction or payment processing fees may be deducted from the refund total.


For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.


Returns

We offer a 30-day returns policy. You have 30 days from the date you receive your order to request a return.


To be eligible for a return, items must be unused, in their original condition, and in their original packaging. Proof of purchase, such as your order number or receipt, is required.


To request a return, please email sales@readymadegates.co.uk. Returns must be approved before any items are sent back. Items returned without prior authorisation may be refused.


If a return needs to be collected, we can arrange collection from the original delivery address.


A collection fee may apply for returns of non-faulty items. Refunds are processed once the returned items have been received and inspected.


Non-returnable items

Custom cut-to-size gates, modified size products, and custom colour orders are made to order and cannot be returned or cancelled once production has started.


This does not affect your statutory rights if an item is faulty, damaged, or not as described.


Damaged or faulty items

Please inspect your order on delivery and contact us as soon as possible if your item arrives damaged, has a manufacturing fault, or if you receive an incorrect item.


Please email sales@readymadegates.co.uk with your order number and photos where possible. We will assess the issue and arrange a repair, replacement, or replacement parts as appropriate.


Refunds

Once your return has been received and inspected, we’ll notify you of the outcome. If approved, your refund will be issued to your original payment method. Please allow up to 10 business days for the refund to appear, depending on your bank or card provider.


If more than 15 business days have passed since your refund was approved, please contact sales@readymadegates.co.uk.

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