Everything you need to choose, measure and install your garden gate with confidence.
Our expert guides cover aluminium and composite garden & pedestrian gates, helping you get the right fit first time.
How to Choose Your Garden Gate
Understand gate styles, materials, heights and finishes to find the right gate for your home.
Measuring Guide
Learn how to correctly measure your opening width and height for a perfect fit.
Installation Guides
Step-by-step installation guides for our products, including gates, bollards, posts and fixings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about sizing, delivery, installation and custom options.
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Browse our full range of garden gates, styles and finishes in our downloadable PDF.
Ideas & Inspiration
Step-by-step installation guides for garden and pedestrian gates, posts and fixings.
Choosing the right garden gate is about finding the best balance between style, size, material and practicality. This quick guide will help you select a gate that fits your space, suits your home and installs with confidence.
Accurate measurements are essential to ensure the right fit.
Before ordering, refer to our Measuring Guide video for a clear, step-by-step explanation on how to measure your opening correctly and avoid common mistakes.
Each material offers different benefits:
Both options are designed for British weather conditions and
long-term outdoor use.
Your gate should complement your property and surrounding fencing.
Popular styles include:
Consider how your gate will be installed:
Using matching posts and hardware ensures a consistent finish and smoother installation.
Our gates are supplied in standard ready-made sizes, with flexible options available:
This allows you to achieve a tailored fit without full bespoke lead times.
Ask yourself:
These factors help determine the most practical design for everyday use.
Find all our installation guides in one place, including step-by-step videos and downloadable PDF instructions.
Covering our full product range — from gates and posts to bollards, fixings and automated systems — these guides are designed to support homeowners, installers and trade professionals at every stage of installation.
If you experience any issues or need further assistance, please contact our customer support team.
Before You Start Installation
Please unpack and carefully inspect your gate, posts and accessories before beginning installation. Check for any visible scratches, marks, damage or missing/incorrect parts. If you notice an issue, please take photographs and contact us before installing the product.
If you’re unsure which gate is right for your project, our team is happy to 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
Each gate is supplied in a set frame size. Please measure your brick-to-brick opening carefully and compare it with the size guide on this page. If you’re unsure, email our customer service team with photos and measurements.
You can fix the gate to existing brickwork or to aluminium posts. Posts are not included as standard – if you need them, please see our Aluminium Posts range or contact us for advice.
Yes, a competent DIYer or installer can fit the gate using the supplied hardware. We recommend two people for lifting and fixing. Please follow the installation guide and video on installation guide page.
Our aluminium and composite gates are designed to be low maintenance. They do not rust or rot and don’t need repainting. We simply recommend washing them down occasionally with mild soapy water and checking the hinges and fixings once or twice a year.
Yes, we offer a custom width cutting service on selected gates. Choose the Custom width cut option on the product page and enter your required finished size in millimetres. We will trim the gate to suit and finish the cut edge so it’s ready to install. Custom-cut gates are made to your measurements, so they can’t be returned or exchanged unless faulty. Please double-check your opening size before placing your order or contact us if you’re unsure.
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.
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).
We do not currently offer an in-house installation service. Most customers use a local builder, landscaper or gate installer to fit their gate. We’re happy to provide general guidance.
Yes. Our pedestrian gates are supplied with a lock and handle set as standard, along with the necessary fixings. Posts are not included unless specifically stated and can be purchased separately.
Yes. The pedestrian gates can be fitted to hinge on either the left or the right, depending on your opening and how you would like the gate to swing. Your installer will position the hinges and latch to suit your layout.
Start by measuring the clear distance between the pillars or posts where the pedestrian gate will be installed. Measure the brick-to-brick (or post-to-post) opening in millimetres.
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