Can you give me a price over the phone?

We can give an indicative range once we know the opening width, height and whether you want automation. The firm price comes after a free site survey.

Are aluminium gates more expensive than steel?

The initial price is comparable for a like-for-like design, and aluminium usually wins over the lifetime because it does not rust or need repainting.

Do you offer payment in stages?

Yes — a deposit at order and the balance on completion. The schedule is confirmed in writing on the quote.

Local · 7 min read · Updated 2 September 2026

UK Gate Prices: What Aluminium Gates Cost and Why

Aluminium driveway gates at a UK property entrance

Gate pricing feels opaque because every gate is a different size. Once you know which variables move the number, comparing UK gate prices becomes straightforward.

The variables behind every quote

Opening width and leaf height — square metres of gate is the base of the price.
Collection and infill — slatted, laser-cut or solid panels differ in material and labour.
Manual or automated — motors, control board, safety devices and commissioning.
Groundworks — post foundations, ducting, gate stops and making good.
Electrics — a fused spur at the posts if power does not already reach them.
Access control — keypad, fobs, video intercom or app control.
Extras — matching pedestrian gate, fence panels, bin screens and railings.

Budgeting sensibly

Treat the gate and the automation as two budgets. Cutting the gate specification to afford a bigger motor is usually the wrong trade — a lighter, well-built aluminium leaf lets you use smaller automation and reduces long-term wear.

If money is tight now, a manual gate built automation-ready is the sensible route: correct posts, correct clearances and ducting in place so motors can be added later without disturbing the driveway.

Total cost over ten years

Aluminium tends to look expensive against timber on day one and cheap against it by year five. There is no rust treatment, no annual repaint and no rot repair — the running cost is a wash and an occasional check of the hinges and safety devices.

Frequently asked questions

Can you give me a price over the phone?: We can give an indicative range once we know the opening width, height and whether you want automation. The firm price comes after a free site survey.
Are aluminium gates more expensive than steel?: The initial price is comparable for a like-for-like design, and aluminium usually wins over the lifetime because it does not rust or need repainting.
Do you offer payment in stages?: Yes — a deposit at order and the balance on completion. The schedule is confirmed in writing on the quote.