What to look for when choosing a garden gate
Use this to check your requirements before buying
Buying a Gate Checklist:
- Gate type & style (traditional boarded / slatted/contemporary)
- Width & height - measure opening, allow swing room
- Post type & size - strength depends heavily on post section
- Hardware – hinges, latches, bolts – galvanised or stainless steel
- Material & timber treatment – what guarantee covers, what maintenance is required
- Fit & installation – wall plates, bracing, ground clearance
- Legal / planning – boundary, permitted heights, local regulations
How to measure for a garden gate?
When measuring for a garden gate, always allow for the gate width, posts or wall plates, and the required clearance between the gate and posts. As a general rule of thumb, set posts at gate height + 600mm in ground and allow for 50mm clearance beneath the gate. Read more here.
Garden gate accessories
A range of additional accessories is also available to further enhance security, functionality, and appearance.
From locks and latches to decorative features, the right accessories can make your gate easier to use, more secure, and better suited to your needs. Here’s a guide to popular garden gate accessories, their uses, and how to choose between them.
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