FAQ

We understand that not everyone wants to spend all their savings on gates for temporary housing, so our gates may not be for you. Our gates are built to last a lifetime, not a quick fix. General store bought gates can last up to 5 years if well looked after.

“You get what you pay for” – No truer word said that’s why Yorkshire Gates ARE expensive.
A cheap gate may only last a few years whereas an expensive one should last you generations (if looked after properly).
Gates are an investment that will last the test of time.

When it comes to manufacturing driveway and pedestrian gates, there are several classic materials to choose from, wood, iron and steel being among the most popular. One material that doesn’t automatically come to mind, however, is aluminium. But it certainly should be considered as it has a number of benefits that the other materials don’t. We explain these benefits further below…

ALUMINIUM VS WOOD

While wood is highly attractive material to manufacture driveway or pedestrian gates from, this natural material is susceptible to rotting, which means it requires considerable attention to maintain a pleasant aesthetic.

Wooden gates must therefore be stripped, sanded and have new varnish, preservative or paint applied on an annual basis. Even with these treatments, however, wood can split and warp with age, thereby altering the shape of your gates and making them difficult to open and close. On top of this, any metal hinges and fixings will also need to be oiled, greased and treated to preserve a full range of movement and prevent rust.

Aluminium gates, in contrast, have corrosion-resisting benefits and therefore only need to be wiped down with clean water and a cloth to keep them looking as good as new. And you don’t even have to compromise on aesthetics – aluminium gates can be covered with a tough wood-effect coating that looks just like the real thing.

ALUMINIUM VS STEEL & IRON

Steel and iron are wonderful materials for creating traditional, intricate driveway and pedestrian gates. However, keeping them clean and free from rust can be a real challenge and maintenance can be very time-consuming. They’re also incredibly heavy, which may not be suitable for everyone’s needs, particularly if you require an automated gate.

After initial enquiry we would make sure that we had a quotation out to you within 5 days, followed by a site survey. Then from 1-5 days for drawings and customer approval. Manufacture will vary but generally take between 6-12 weeks for completion. We can work to specific deadlines where we can accommodate.

Automated gates should ideally need a minimum of 1 service per year. Two would be perfect to keep the gates running.

If the gate is to more than one dwelling or the entrance to a commercial building (more usage) then twice a year is recommended.

All of our gate quotations include both supply and installation, as well as an initial site survey and accurate measure. We do offer a supply only service should you choose to install it yourself.

Depending on the size and weight of your gates, your existing posts may still be suitable. However, the site survey will let us know whether your existing posts are strong enough to hold your new gates, this would likely help you save on your final costs as there would be less work to be done on installing new gate posts, as well as any required foundations.

Aluminium – All of our aluminium gates are made from 90% recyclable materials.

Wrought Iron – TBC

Composite – TBC

With the rising costs of utility bills and added electronic devices, some people worry that it will send bills soaring, but worry not! Gates don’t use as much power as you might think.

This may differ depending on your style of gate and energy provider, but we can calculate roughly how much it will cost to run your gate.

Most gates will run on 230v power supply. This is suitable for gates that arent going to open and close more than eight times per hour. On average, domestic gates will open and close 15 times during a 24 hour period.

On standby, electric gates will consume around 100 watts of electricity per day. If the gates are active, this can be upto around 700 watts. Average gate opening and closing cylces will last around 20 seconds in each direction. This works out at around 0.2p for every cycle of your gate.

If we take the average number of times a gate will open and close to be 15, the cost over a year will be around £15. That works out at around 28 pence per week. Subtract the days you go out less, winter for example or during a holiday and the cost gets lower.

Nothing is fool proof but adding gates to your property significantly improves the level of security and works as a deterrent for those “chancers”.

Additional factors can be added to both new and existing gates to make them more secure. Find out more about our Gate Security, click here.

Doing your research is a great start. Like anything, when you’re spending a lot of money you want to know if what you are buying is the best it can be. One way to do that is by ensuring the company you are dealing with is part of the DHF or GateSafe. Check company reviews and get a recommendation if you can.

There are several reasons why your gate might sag. This could be due to the frame, the posts its attached to or even the weather.

We ensure that all of our gates are fitted to the highest standards so that your gate wont sag. If you’re still worried, we offer service packages to help you keep your gate in tip-top condition.