Do you manufacture your own gates?

Yes. We fabricate and powder coat in our own workshop and install with our own fitting teams, so one company is responsible for the whole job.

Should I choose the cheapest quote?

Only after you have matched the scope. Cheaper quotes usually exclude groundworks, power, safety devices or made-to-measure sizing.

What warranty do you offer?

We guarantee our workmanship and the powder coated aluminium, with the automation covered by the motor manufacturer's warranty. The terms are stated in writing on the quote.

Local · 6 min read · Updated 2 September 2026

UK Gate Suppliers: How to Compare Quotes and Avoid Bad Buys

Aluminium gates being fabricated in a UK workshop

There are three kinds of gate supplier in the UK: manufacturers who make and fit, installers who buy in and fit, and online sellers who ship a stock size to your driveway. All three have a place — but they are not comparable on price alone.

Manufacturer, installer or online seller

Manufacturer and installer — made to your measurements, one point of responsibility for the gate and the fit.
Installer buying in — flexible, but lead times and warranty claims depend on a third party.
Online stock sizes — cheapest headline price; you carry the risk on sizing, groundworks and automation.

Read the quote, not the total

Is the gate made to your exact opening, or the nearest stock width?
Are posts, fixings and gate stops included?
Does the price include ducting, cable runs and a power supply at the posts?
Are photocells, force limitation and a manual release included, or listed as optional?
What is the powder coat specification and the finish warranty?
Who returns for adjustments in year one, and at what cost?

Signals of a supplier worth using

A written survey with measurements. A quote that names the collection, RAL colour, motor model and safety devices. Photographs of recent installs at real addresses rather than stock renders. And a straight answer about lead time before a deposit is requested.

Frequently asked questions

Do you manufacture your own gates?: Yes. We fabricate and powder coat in our own workshop and install with our own fitting teams, so one company is responsible for the whole job.
Should I choose the cheapest quote?: Only after you have matched the scope. Cheaper quotes usually exclude groundworks, power, safety devices or made-to-measure sizing.
What warranty do you offer?: We guarantee our workmanship and the powder coated aluminium, with the automation covered by the motor manufacturer's warranty. The terms are stated in writing on the quote.