Wooden & Metal Gates — Made to Measure
Side, double and driveway gates hand-built and installed across London and Hertfordshire.
Hand-crafted gates, made to last
Every gate is built to measure on site — never an off-the-shelf compromise. We use heavy-duty hinges, proper braced frames and quality timber or steel so the gate hangs straight, year after year.
- Solid timber boards on braced frames
- Heavy-duty galvanised hinges and ironmongery
- Drop bolts on all double gates
- Powder-coated metal options for maintenance-free finish
- Custom heights, widths and finishes
Types of gate we install
Wooden Side Gates
Pedestrian side gates to match your fencing — solid timber boards on a braced frame with heavy-duty hinges and latch.
Tongue & Groove Double Gates
Made-to-measure tongue-and-groove double gates with drop bolts and ring pull — clean, flat, no gaps.
Double Driveway Gates
Wooden double driveway gates painted or stained to your finish, with self-closing hinges and drop bolts.
Metal & Estate Gates
Black powder-coated steel gates with decorative finials — strong, secure and virtually maintenance-free.
Closeboard / Feather-Edge Gates
Matching closeboard gates built into your fence run, framed and braced so they don't drop.
Hit-and-Miss Slatted Gates
Contemporary slatted gates that let light and air through while keeping privacy — great with modern gardens.
Panel-and-Trellis Gates
Solid gate with a trellis top to add height and character — a popular back-garden option.
Arched & Curved-Top Gates
Elegant arched or curved-top wooden gates hand-built to soften a front entrance.
Garage & Bin-Store Gates
Compact double gates for garages, alleyways and bin stores — sized exactly to the opening.
Commercial & Security Gates
Heavy-duty gates for schools, yards and commercial units — timber-clad or full steel with commercial ironmongery.
Bespoke Designs
Something different? We design and build one-off gates to your brief — sketch, quote, install.
Gate Repairs & Rehanging
Dropped, sticking or storm-damaged gate? We re-hang, re-post and replace ironmongery to bring it back to life.
Optional extras on made-to-measure gates
Because our timber gates are built to your opening, you can choose the details as well as the size. That includes engraved house names or numbers, your choice of lock or latch, and upgraded ironmongery such as heavy-duty hinges, drop bolts, pull handles and letter plates. We talk the options through at the confirming visit and list whatever you choose in the written quote, so nothing appears as a surprise later.
See the full personalisation and hardware options on our bespoke hardwood gates
Looking for metal rather than timber?
We have a separate section covering railings, estate fencing, bow top, vertical bar, driveway gates and side gates in steel, including galvanising and powder coating and how metal compares with timber on lifespan.
Gates across London & Hertfordshire
Which gate do you need?
For wooden gates in North London, begin with the opening and what it needs to let through. A pedestrian side gate and double driveway gates have different layouts, even when both are made to measure. Timber options include braced frames, tongue-and-groove boards and matching closeboard designs. Explain whether you want the gate to match the fence, provide a solid frontage or serve a wider entrance before choosing the finish.
If your search is for heavy duty metal gate makers in North London, describe the use and the opening rather than the metal alone. Steel options and commercial ironmongery address a different brief from a timber side gate. Metal gates with wood infill bring the frame and the boarded appearance into the same choice. The linked aluminium and composite pages offer further material comparisons, while the sliding-gates page covers that layout; electric automation is handled by a specialist partner, not installed by Capital.
Send pictures of the opening, rough width and height, and your preferred gate type to Petru. A written estimate comes first, followed by a visit to confirm when you are ready to go ahead. The pages below let you compare the relevant designs without treating every entrance as the same job.
Choosing your gate — questions
What should I measure for wooden gates made to measure?
Give the approximate opening width and desired height, with photographs showing the posts or adjoining fence. Say whether you need a pedestrian or double gate; the confirming visit checks the final dimensions after the written estimate.
How do I choose between heavy duty steel and metal gates with wood infill?
Describe the entrance's use and the appearance you want. The steel frame, boarding and ironmongery belong in the same brief; compare the heavy-duty metal and metal-and-timber pages before sending the opening's photos.
Does Capital install electric automation for sliding gates?
No. Electric gate automation is handled by a specialist partner, not by Capital. Use the sliding-gates page to consider the layout and explain the intended arrangement in your enquiry.
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