Driveway Double Gates Across London & Hertfordshire
homes with off-street parking wanting matched double vehicle gates, manual or automated
Driveway double gates are measured off the actual masonry opening on site, not a builder's plan set — brick piers are rarely as square as the drawing suggests, and a gate built to the drawing instead of the wall drags within a year.
Whether the brief is manual gates today or automation-ready gates for later, the frame, hinge rating and post sizing all need to account for loads a single pedestrian gate never sees.
Built for the opening, not the drawing
We measure on site and level the closing point properly, because one leaf dragging on the drive within a year is almost always a levelling problem, not a materials one.
- 44mm framed, tongue-and-groove or composite infill
- Hot-dip galvanised or stainless ironmongery
- Sized to the actual masonry opening
Automation-ready without automating today
We can run cabling ducts under the drive and fit hinges rated for automation even where the automation itself is being phased in later — retrofitting that afterwards means digging up a finished drive.
Matched pedestrian access
Where a matched pedestrian gate is wanted alongside the double gates, we carry both in the same visit so the alignment and finish are identical rather than a later add-on that never quite matches.
Driveway Double Gates — frequently asked
What's the widest span before double gates need a wheel or cantilever?
Beyond around 4m a cantilever slider is usually the better answer than a two-leaf swing gate — we'll advise based on your specific opening.
Can wooden driveway gates be automated later?
Yes, if the hinges and posts are specified for it upfront — we can run cabling ducts and fit rated hinges even if automation is a later phase.
Do you fit into existing brick piers or install new?
Both, depending on the condition of the existing piers — we assess on the site visit.
How do you stop a heavy gate dropping on the closing point?
Correct hinge rating and proper levelling at install — most dragging gates are a levelling fault, not a materials fault.
Can pedestrian and vehicle gates share the same finish and ironmongery?
Yes, and we usually recommend it for a consistent look across the frontage.
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